30 Best UK Poetry Podcasts
UK Poetry Podcasts
Here are 30 Best UK Poetry Podcasts worth listening to in 2024
1. The Verb
London, England, UK
Radio 3's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance
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59.8M 15.2M 1 episode / week Avg Length 45 min
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2. Po3tryjournal by Alex Murdock
London, England, UK
A platform of thought and expression on the topics I write about, which are derived form my experiences and how I perceive the world around me. Don...9;t Forget to subscribe to the podcastmore
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11 2K 1 episode / day Avg Length 38 min
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3. Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast
London, England, UK
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 for Bauer Media.more
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281.8K 95K 1 episode / week Avg Length 42 min
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4. Commonwealth Poetry Podcast
UK
Poetry from around the world! A fortnightly celebration of Poetry and The Commonwealth - where award winning podcaster Gyles Brandreth and his daughte...r 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
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59 651 567 1 episode / week Avg Length 39 min
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5. Versify - Poetry and English Literature
Eastbourne, England, UK
Three genial enthusiasts read and discuss poetry.
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361 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 110 min Oct 2019
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6. Poetry of Dust
UK
'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 Bi...ble does say that the tongue has power over it. Poetry of Dust is not just a podcast but a journey. A commitment to unraveling, 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 yield to the breath of God. The future is here.more
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83 631 10 episodes / quarter Avg Length 8 min
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7. Planet Poetry
Eastbourne, England, UK
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 Plan...et 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.more
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251 2 episodes / month Avg Length 50 min
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8. Poetry Pause
UK
Join us, two poetry nerds, as we investigate a great poem and try to get inspired by it.
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104 1.5K 1 episode / week Avg Length 33 min Feb 2020
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9. Poetry Non-Stop
Norwich, England, UK
Poetry Non-Stop is a podcast featuring leading contemporary poets in conversation. In each episode a guest poet discusses their work with presenter Pa...trick Widdess and reads some of their poems.more
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501 354 1 episode / week
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10. The Poetry Society
London, England, UK
Listen to our expanding audio library of both readings by poets and the fascinating exchanges between editors of The Poetry Review and contributors, p...ast and present, as they explore ideas and themes generated by the issue. 'The Poetry Society is the heart and hands of poetry in the UK - a center which pours out energy to all parts of the poetry-body, and a dexterous set of operations which arrange and organize poetry's various manifestations.more
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44.8K 230.9K 25K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 24 min
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11. Something Borrowed Podcast With Harry Baker
London, England, UK
A live performance podcast hosted by World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker featuring special guests from the worlds of poetry, comedy and music.
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12.2K 46.5K 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 45 min
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12. King Ink
Sunderland's monthly spoken word and poetry night.
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1 episode / month Avg Length 11 min
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13. 2centspnf
UK
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
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130 1 episode / month Avg Length 41 min
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14. The Poetry Exchange
UK
The Poetry Exchange shares the conversations we have with people about a poem that has been a friend to them, alongside bespoke recordings of these po...ems, made as 'gifts' for our visitors. The Poetry Exchange is recorded in a range of venues and settings and features both public visitors and invited guests.more
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1.1K 4.4K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 29 min
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15. The Penteract Podcast
Oswestry, England, UK
The Penteract Podcast is the official podcast of Penteract Press, an international poetry publisher specialising in the formal and experimental. This ...podcast features interviews with poets and poetry publishers from all over the world, with in-depth discussions about both the craft of poetry and the present and future state of the artform. We will also be interviewing artists from other disciplines, discussing a range of topics surrounding creativity and curiosity.more
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313 4K 618 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 79 min
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16. Burning Eye Podcast
Bristol, England, UK
The Burning Eye Podcast is brought to you by indie poetry publisher Burning Eye Books, the largest publisher of performance/ spoken word/ slam/stand-u...p poetry in the UK.more
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1.9K 6.2K 3.6K
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17. Lunar Poetry Podcasts
UK
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
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536 369 6.7K
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18. Professor of Poetry
Oxford, England, UK
Professor of Poetry Alice Oswald gives her lectures on poetry, language, literature, beauty, and life every term. The Professor of Poetry lectures wer...e 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.more
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314 7.2K 5.1K 3 episodes / year Avg Length 53 min Dec 2019
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19. Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre Podcast
Oxford, England, UK
The Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre podcast focuses upon the work of one poet or features discussion about poetry with poets and academics.
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3.5K 7.5K 1 episode / year Avg Length 46 min
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20. Scottish Poetry Library Podcast
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
It is a monthly podcast from the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh, hosted by Colin Waters. Each episode focuses on a conversation and readings wit...h a single poet.more
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9.8K 44.4K
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21. Poems for Breakfast
UK
'Poems for Breakfast' is a podcast that delves into the world of my personal contemporary poetry. Each episode features a different poem. Listeners ca...n 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
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3 episodes / year Avg Length 2 min
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22. Poetry Short Stories
UK
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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19 episodes / year Avg Length 1 min
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23. DUAL Poetry Podcast
London, England, UK
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.more
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9.6K 12.3K 1 episode / year Avg Length 17 min
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24. Pieces of Poetry
London, England, UK
Easy intros to famous poets a series that aims to increase the interest and enjoyment of poetry by introducing poets and their poems in an informal an...d 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) afterward.more
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25. Bedtime Stories for the End of the World
UK
A poetry podcast about the power of myth and the politics of storytelling
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26. Kids' Poetry Club
Burton, Wales, UK
The weekly Kids Poetry Club podcast is 15 minutes of rhymes and fun for kids of all ages. Each episode brings a new theme with three poems and activit...ies.more
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251 5 episodes / year Avg Length 18 min
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27. The Bard Window
UK
Exploring poetry.
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1 episode / year Avg Length 31 min
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UK Poetry Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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The Poetry Exchange | thepoetryexchange.co.uk | 71 | |
Alex Murdock | podcasters.spotify.com | 62 | |
Heritage Kristilere | buzzsprout.com | 43 | |
Gyles Brandreth & Aphra Brandreth | buzzsprout.com | 37 | |
Philippa Davies | poetrypause.libsyn.com | 19 | |
Sumarie Isabella | podcasters.spotify.com | 19 | |
BBC Radio 3 | bbc.co.uk | 16 | |
Dan Hill | buzzsprout.com | 16 | |
Harry Baker | buzzsprout.com | 16 | |
Bauer Media | planetradio.co.uk | 14 | |
patrickwiddess | poetrynonstop.com | 10 | |
Lindsay Thebe | buzzsprout.com | 7 | |
David Niven | bardwindow.com | 6 | |
Penteract Press | penteractpress.com | 5 | |
Robin Houghton & Peter Kenny | buzzsprout.com | 4 | |
The Poetry Society | poetrysociety.org.uk | 3 | |
Fatima | podcasters.spotify.com | 3 | |
Alex Forrester | buzzsprout.com | 3 | |
2centspnf | buzzsprout.com | 2 | |
Pascale Petit | buzzsprout.com | 2 | |
Mark Fiddes | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Martina Evans | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Mary-Jean Chan | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Matthew Stewart | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Mimi Khalvati | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Paul Stephenson | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Peter Raynard | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Rhona McAdam | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Richard Skinner | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Rishi Dastidar | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Robert Hamberger | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Sarah Barnsley | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Sarah Salway | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Shane McCrae | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Sharon Black | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Tamar Yoseloff | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Tess Jolly | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
James Whitman | kingink.podbean.com | 1 | |
Greta Stoddart | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Alice Oswald | podcasts.ox.ac.uk | 1 | |
Harry | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Alireza Abiz | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Ashanti Anderson | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Caleb Parkin | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Charlotte Gann | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Clare Best | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Clare Shaw | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Fiona Sampson | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Gregory Vincent St. Thomasino | buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Mario Petrucci | buzzsprout.com | 1 |