15 Best British Literature Podcasts

1. Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast

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Frank Skinner loves poetry. And he thinks you might like it too. Join Frank each week as he takes you through some of his choice picks of poems. There may be laughter. There may be tears. There will certainly be poetry. Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast is produced by Sarah Bishop. It is an Avalon production.MORE Ranking #44 in Apple Charts (GB)
Host Frank Skinner
Producer/Network Avalon
Email ****@avalonuk.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 2.1K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Hardcore Literature

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Welcome to your new favourite book club. If you enjoy deep dives into the greatest books ever written, you will love Hardcore Literature. Provocative poems, evocative epics, and life-changing literary analyses. We don't just read the great books - we live them. Together we'll suck the marrow out of Shakespeare, Homer, and Tolstoy. We'll relish the most moving art ever committed to the page and stage from every age. Join us on the reading adventure of a lifetime.MORE Host Benjamin McEvoy
Producer/Network Benjamin McEvoy
Email ****@benjaminmcevoy.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 738Twitter 122 Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Versify - Poetry and English Literature

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Three genial enthusiasts read and discuss poetry.
Host Dan Hill
Producer/Network Dan Hill
Email ****@danhillmilitaryhistorian.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24Twitter 361 Avg Length 101 min Format Extended Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

4. The Classic English Literature Podcast

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Where rhyme gets its reason! In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!MORE Host Matthew.G.Mcdonough
Producer/Network M. G. McDonough
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 63Instagram 153 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. You're Booked

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Welcome to You're Booked, the podcast for literary nosy parkers who would like the chance to snoop around their favourite authors' bookshelves.I'm Daisy Buchanan, your Book Inspector, and I'll be asking our guests all about the first forbidden books they read under the covers, the beloved books they have borrowed, and never given back, and those impressive heavyweight hardbacks that make them look like intellectual giants even though they couldn't get beyond the first twenty pages...MORE Host Daisy Buchanan
Producer/Network Daisy Buchanan
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 458Facebook 316Twitter 1.9KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

6. The Poetry Society

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The Poetry Society was founded in 1909 to promote 'a more general recognition and appreciation of poetry'. Since then, it has grown into one of Britain's most dynamic arts organisations, representing British poetry both nationally and internationally. Today it has more than 4000 members worldwide and publishes the leading poetry magazine, The Poetry Review.With innovative education and commissioning programmes and a packed calendar of performances, readings and competitions, the Poetry Society champions poetry for all ages...MORE Producer/Network The Poetry Society
Email ****@poetrysociety.org.uk
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 49Facebook 52.6KTwitter 227KInstagram 51K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

7. Get *British* Lit

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A podcast created by Mrs. Scarce and Mrs. Wood (two high school English teachers). We will discuss many topics, but mainly British Literature.
Producer/Network Victoria Scarce
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Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Scottish Poetry Library Podcast

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Podcasts from the Scottish Poetry Library, the world's leading resource for poetry from Scotland and beyond.
Producer/Network Scottish Poetry Library
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. British Literature Lessons

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Learn literature on the go :)Instagram: @travelaniacWebsite: www.nutrilogist.com
Producer/Network British Literature Lessons
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

10. The Brit Lit Podcast

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A show of news and views from the world of British books and publishing
Producer/Network Claire Handscombe
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 70Facebook 713Twitter 1.7KInstagram 818 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

11. The Poetry Exchange

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The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them. In each episode you will hear our guest talking about their chosen poem and the part it has played in their life, as well as a recording of the poem that we make as a gift for them. Our podcast features conversations with people from all walks of life, as well as a range of special guests. Join us to discover the power of poetry in people's lives. Silver Award Winner for Most Original Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Michael Shaeffer, Fiona Bennett
Producer/Network The Poetry Exchange
Email ****@thepoetryexchange.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 91 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact