25 Best UK Poetry Podcasts

1. Versify - Poetry and English Literature

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Three genial enthusiasts read and discuss poetry.
Host Dan Hill
Email ****@danhillmilitaryhistorian.com
Location Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24Twitter 361 Avg Length 99 min Format Extended Since Oct 2019 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. Something Borrowed Podcast With Harry Baker

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A live performance podcast hosted by World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker featuring special guests from the worlds of poetry, comedy and music.
Host Harry Baker
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 43Facebook 62.9KInstagram 429.4K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Verb

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Radio 3's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance
Host Ian McMillan
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@ian-mcmillan.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 161Facebook 62MTwitter 15.1M Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Poetry Pause

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Join us, two poetry nerds, as we investigate a great poem and try to get inspired by it.
Hosts Philippa Davies, Emma S Baines
Producer/Network Philippa Davies
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 167Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

5. MadPo3t Podcast| Art|Life| Creative exploration

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The Madpo3t Podcast is a high-frequency exploration of the human condition, creative architecture, and personal sovereignty. Hosted by Alex Murdock—an international chart-topping voice in modern poetry—this platform deconstructs the 'Gory Story' of growth through word science and raw connection. From the 'Still Air' of solo reflection to in-depth strikes with fellow creators, we infiltrate the crossroads of Society, Culture, and the Arts. This is the mechanical record of those who refuse to crumble. Tune in to find your 'All Spark' and a reason to keep going.MORE Producer/Network Alex Murdock the MadPo3t
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Twitter 11Instagram 2K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Planet Poetry

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Love poetry? Join Robin and Peter and their guests as they read poems, chat about all things poetry and generally explore the bedazzling world of Planet Poetry. Since we started this podcast in 2020 we've interviewed dozens of poets and poetry editors, discussed all the thorny issues about the poetry world and delved into our favourite poetry past and present. We don't have sponsors and we don't interrupt the flow with ads, so if you like what we do, please buy us a coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/planetpoetry to help keep the poddy going! Thanks!MORE Hosts Robin Houghton, Peter Kenny
Producer/Network Robin Houghton & Peter Kenny
Email ****@robinhoughton.com
Location Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 6Twitter 284 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. 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 5 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. King Ink

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Sunderland's monthly spoken word and poetry night.
Producer/Network James Whitman
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9. 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 Host Frank Skinner
Producer/Network Avalon
Email ****@avalonuk.com
Location England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 2K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. 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 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Professor of Poetry

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The Oxford Professor of Poetry holds a public lecture each term. The current Professor of Poetry is A.E.Stallings.The Professor of Poetry lectures were conceived in 1708 by Berkshire landowner Henry Birkhead and began after he bequeathed some money so it could be a valuable supplement to the curriculum. He believed 'the reading of the ancient poets gave keenness and polish to the minds of young men as well as to the advancement of more serious literature both sacred and human'.The first poetry professor, Joseph Trapp, took as his subject poetry in general...MORE Host Alice Oswald
Producer/Network Oxford University
Email ****@it.ox.ac.uk
Location Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 346Twitter 7.5KInstagram 10.7K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

12. Commonwealth Poetry Podcast

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Poetry from around the world! A fortnightly celebration of Poetry and The Commonwealth - where award winning podcaster Gyles Brandreth and his daughter Aphra visit each of the 56 countries of the Commonwealth, meeting poets, performers and people who love poetry and discovering new poems each episode.MORE Hosts Gyles Brandreth, Aphra Brandreth
Producer/Network Gyles Brandreth & Aphra Brandreth
Email ****@fullrainbow.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 234Twitter 726Instagram 642 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Kids' Poetry Club

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Kids' Poetry Club is a whimsical world full of the joy of kids' poetry, and a place where kids can listen to each other reading their own poems. Every Monday, meet the Club characters in a 15-minute episode filled with rhymes and fun. You can also send your own poetry and art into our current competition - perhaps you'll be picked to read your poetry in an upcoming episode! Whether you want to listen to or write poetry, come join in the fun at Kids' Poetry Club!MORE Host Little Dazzy Donuts
Email ****@kidspoetryclub.com
Location Burton, Wales, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 46Instagram 263 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Bedtime Stories for the End of the World

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A poetry podcast about the power of myth and the politics of storytelling
Producer/Network endoftheworldpodcast
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Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 36Twitter 1.1KInstagram 127 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. DUAL Poetry Podcast

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The Poetry Translation Centre is dedicated to translating contemporary poetry from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Each week we bring you a new poem podcast from one of the world's greatest living poets, in both the original language and in English translation. To find out more about our work, please visit www.poetrytranslation.org. The Poetry Translation Centre is funded by Arts Council England.MORE Host Helen Mort
Producer/Network The Poetry Translation Centre
Email ****@poetrytranslation.org
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 10KTwitter 12KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. Poetry of Dust

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'speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.' Words. They have the ability to speak life or death, after all the Bible does say that the tongue has power over it. Poetry of Dust is not just a podcast but a journey. A commitment to unravelling, to becoming poetry as we push past our human condition. Hosted by Heritage Kristilere, and empowered by the Spirit, who alone gives life, it is an invitation to yielding to the breath of God. The future is here. The time is now. Manifest.MORE Host Heritage Kristilere
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Twitter 78Instagram 521 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. Lunar Poetry Podcasts

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A series of discussions, interviews and live recordings with poets from the UK and abroad in which we examine the writing process. Now hosted by Peter deGraft-Johnson a.k.a The Repeat Beat Poet, the series was founded by David Turner in October 2014 in south east London.MORE Producer/Network Lunar Poetry Podcasts
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 521Twitter 326Instagram 7.4K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre Podcast

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The Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre podcast focusses upon the work of one poet or features discussion about poetry with poets and academics. The theme music for the podcast, entitled 'Leaving for the North', was composed by Aneurin Rees, and played by Aneurin Rees (guitar) and Rosalie Tribe (violin). For more information about the Poetry Centre, look up our website or find us on social media @brookespoetryMORE Producer/Network Niall Munro
Email ****@brookes.ac.uk
Location Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 3Facebook 4KTwitter 7.3K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Burning Eye Podcast

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The Burning Eye Podcast is brought to you by indie poetry publisher Burning Eye Books, the largest publisher of performance/ spoken word/ slam/ stand up poetry in the UK.http://burningeye.co.ukMORE Producer/Network Burning Eye Books
Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4KTwitter 6.2KInstagram 5K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. 2centspnf

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Hello Lovely Listener! 2centspnf, expansively, 2cents poetry 'n film is a podcast dedicated to all things poetry; analyses, news, poetry books and all poets- pioneers, upcoming and aspiring. The podcast is hosted by Lindsay, an avid sketcher and unfledged writer who enjoys tea and taking photos. In the words of M. H. Abrams, 'A vital literary culture is always on the move.' , 2cents hopes to present you with an audible anthology that captures this vitality.MORE Producer/Network Lindsay Thebe
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Location United Kingdom
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21. 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
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 52.8KTwitter 227KInstagram 51K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

22. Pieces of Poetry

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Easy intros to famous poets - a series which aims to increase the interest and enjoyment of poetry by introducing poets and their poems in an informal and relaxed format. Each episode will begin with an introduction to the poet, followed by a reading of one or more of their poems and then some thoughts on the poem(s) afterwards.MORE Producer/Network Alex Forrester
Email ****@digian.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Poems for Breakfast

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'Poems for Breakfast' is a podcast that delves into the world of my personal contemporary poetry. Each episode features a different poem. Listeners can expect to be moved by the powerful and profound words and also gain a deeper appreciation for the art of poetry. Whether you are a seasoned poetry enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on modern poetry.MORE Producer/Network Fatima
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
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24. Poetry Short Stories

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Spoken word poetry readings by the poet, Sumarie Isabella. Every week, you will hear original poetry spoken through performance art and story-telling.
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Location United Kingdom
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25. Poetry Non-Stop

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Poetry Non-Stop is a poetry podcast presented by Patrick Widdess
Host Patrick Widdess
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Location Norwich, England, United Kingdom
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