20 Best UK Book Podcasts of 2021

May 17, 2021

Are you wanting to learn more about uk book? Well you’ve come to the right place. This is a curated list of the best uk book podcasts of 2021.

We have selected these podcasts for a variety of reasons, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a variety of podcasts across the spectrum from hosts with a wide breadth of experience.

Best UK Book Podcasts 2021

With thanks to ListenNotes, Crunchbase, SemRush and Ahrefs for providing the data to create and rank these podcasts.

UK Scriptwriters

  • Publisher: UKscriptwriters
  • Total Episodes: 142

We are Tim Clague and Danny Stack, writers from Nelson Nutmeg Pictures ltd. We talk about the UK scriptwriting scene – film, TV and new media. Get our book here – http://www.tinyurl.com/UKscripthandbook

The Shinybees Knitting and Yarn Podcast

  • Publisher: Jo Milmine
  • Total Episodes: 177

The podcast for those who like their knitting, yarn and comedy in equally large measures. Hosted by UK knitter Jo Milmine, there are regular interviews with all your favourite designers and dyers. Get the latest knitting news, yarn and pattern book reviews, show updates along with local yarn shop visits and knitting related travel. Business minded? Enjoy the interviews with knitting and yarn entrepreneurs for top tips and inspiration on making it in the industry. Enjoy the finest funny knitting pattern ‘picks’ that Ravelry has to offer.

You too can learn Thai

  • Publisher: Nan
  • Total Episodes: 72

Learn Thai language / เรียนภาษาไทย / 学泰语 / タイ語 with Khru Nan, Ph.D. (linguistics). Designed for beginners and intermediate learners. Official website www.youtoocanlearnthai.com ** New book! “Improve your Thai alphabet writing” : http://getbook.at/thaialphabet ** Merch (Thailand t-shirts & tank tops & phone grips) Amazon .com : https://amzn.to/3kZkeI0 Amazon UK : https://amzn.to/3483uaR Amazon DE : https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/219DDRPHY347Y

Everyday Ubuntu

  • Publisher: The Brand is Female
  • Total Episodes: 35

Both a way of life and a philosophy, Ubuntu is Africa’s gift to the world. Hosted by Mungi Ngomane, a human rights activist, patron of the Tutu Foundation UK and author of the book Everyday Ubuntu: Living Better Together the African Way, this show engages in conversations about our common humanity. Because Ubuntu is a way to live life better together, our episodes include exchanges with inspiring personalities from around the world who fight for causes they believe in, who recognize their own weaknesses and who continue to work on how they carry themselves in the world to help make it a better place.

Too Big For Your Boots with Liv Conlon

  • Publisher: Liv Conlon
  • Total Episodes: 62

Welcome to the Too Big For Your Boots Podcast. TBFYB brings together rule breaking entrepreneurs and the innovators of today, as they share the details of their journey, their hiccups, and all around badass moves to become the leaders in their space. I am your host Liv Conlon, the UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Pre-order my book, Too Big For Your Boots, on Amazon NOW!

Orion Books

  • Publisher: OrionBooks
  • Total Episodes: 1161

The Orion Publishing Group is a book publishing company based in London, UK which includes imprints Orion Books, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Phoenix, Gollancz, Cassell Military, SF Gateway, The Murder Room, and Orion Audio.

Building a Bigger Table Podcast

  • Publisher: Shaa Wasmund
  • Total Episodes: 33

Shaa is the original misfit, maverick and magic maker. Despite an Economics degree from The London School of Economics and a proud recipient of an MBE from The Queen, her real talents come from the school of hard knocks.Growing up on a council estate, Shaa learnt early on, that the only way to level the playing field was to first believe you could. Then go all in on making it happen. Shaa’s first book, “Stop Talking Start Doing” became WHSmith’s #1 Bestselling Business Book for 14 months in a row, breaking all industry records. Shaa has never been one to sit on the fence or rest on her laurels and today her sole mission is to level the playing field and create real social mobility for all.The Sunday Times recently named her as “One of the top 20 most influential entrepreneurs in the UK”.

A Photographic Life

  • Publisher: The United Nations of Photography
  • Total Episodes: 162

“To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart. It’s a way of life.” Henri Cartier-Bresson. Whatever your level of engagement with photography The Photographic Life Podcast explains the realities of working with and learning about the medium. Each week photographer, writer, lecturer, filmmaker and BBC Radio contributor Grant Scott reflects on news, discussions, themes and issues surrounding the photographic community. He also asks a photographer to supply him with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which they answer the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ This is a podcast for those who do not want kit reviews, photoshop techniques, marketing babble or camera talk. It is for those who want informed conversation about photography and life. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of www.unitednationsofphotography.com, a Senior Lecturer in Photography at Oxford Brookes University, UK, a working photographer, and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained, The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography and New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography. A book of the podcast contributions to What Does Photography Mean to You? is available now from www.bluecoatpress.co.uk price £9.99 plus p&p. His documentary film, Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay has been screened across the UK, and in Canada and the US. Podcast music: Written and performed by Laura Ritchie.

BAM Comic Book Podcast

  • Publisher: BAM ComicsCast
  • Total Episodes: 42

Freshly brewed, comic book podcast from the UK. Join hosts Neil Gorton, Stu Taylor, Lucy James and special guests as they irreverently discuss what comic books need to be in your collection. Email bam@deadgoodmedia.com #PodernFamily

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

  • Publisher: Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
  • Total Episodes: 183

“Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it” In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee – one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, and author of international best-selling book ‘The 4 Pillar Plan’ – Feel Better, Live More aims to inspire, empower and transform the way we feel. When we are healthier we are happier because when we feel better we live more.Find out more on drchatterjee.com/podcast. Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee, twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk and facebook.com/DrChatterjee. Find out about Dr Chatterjee’s best-selling books The 4 Pillar Plan, The Stress Solution, Feel Better in 5 and Feel Great Lose Weight.

Curious Pavel – History meets Travel

  • Publisher: Curious Pavel
  • Total Episodes: 47

Welcome to the Curious Pavel Podcast Sessions, hosted by the most positive person you will ever meet. I get in touch with tour guides or knowledgeable locals and ask them about their area, so you don’t have to. We speak about food, drinks, accommodation, prices, and sightseeing. That way you can: 1) Travel remotely in the comfort of your chair 2) Have a guide book when you decide to visit the destination in person Learn something new with every episode 📚 The show is running weekly. New episode every Sunday, 2 PM (UK)

Broken Harts

  • Publisher: iHeartRadio & Glamour
  • Total Episodes: 19

Markis, Hannah, Devonte, Abigail, Jeremiah, and Sierra Hart—six beautiful black children, ranging in age from 12 to 19—were all adopted by Sarah and Jennifer Hart, both white. On Jen’s Facebook page, it looked as if they were the perfect blended family, even earning the nickname “Hart Tribe” from friends. Then, on March 26, 2018, the family’s GMC Yukon was found belly-up on the rocks below California’s Highway 1. The news of the murder-suicide shocked their friends and made national headlines, leaving many wondering what possibly led to the fatal crash. Could these lives have been saved? Broken Harts, a new podcast from Glamour and HowStuffWorks, investigates this question with more than 30 never-before-heard interviews. Cohosts and Glamour editors Justine Harman and Elisabeth Egan and reporter Lauren Smiley follow the family’s journey from South Dakota through Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington, and finally to that 100-foot cliff in California.

The Food Medic

  • Publisher: Dr. Hazel Wallace
  • Total Episodes: 55

Welcome to The Food Medic podcast hosted by medical doctor, personal trainer, blogger, and author, Dr. Hazel Wallace. In this podcast you will hear from leading experts in their field who share evidence based advice on how we can live healthier lives and cut through the confusing information that we find online. For more information you can find Hazel at www.thefoodmedic.co.uk or on social media instagram, twitter, and facebook @TheFoodMedic. The Food Medic for Life books is out now which is available online on amazon and in most good book stores.

DARETOGROW – The Pod Cast

  • Publisher: Lisa Bean
  • Total Episodes: 26

The all-new DARETOGROW pod cast. Lisa Bean is the founder of the multiple six figure business DARETOGROW, and author of the Amazon topping book First Sh!t Version. Through her online programmes she teaches purpose-driven entrepreneurs how to launch a business to make a living doing what they love and how to scale that business to six figures online. Having sold over £1m of services in her businesses (across marketing, recruitment and online training), Lisa specialises in helping people craft their stand out message, launch their offer and scale using funnel and content marketing. She is a self confessed video geek and regularly releases vlogs of her travels and business journey. From the UK originally, Lisa recently put her belongings into storage to travel around Europe with her partner and whippet.

About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge

  • Publisher: Reni Eddo-Lodge/Renay Rich
  • Total Episodes: 11

From the author behind the bestselling Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race (http://renieddolodge.co.uk/books/) comes a podcast that takes the conversation a step further. Featuring key voices from the last few decades of anti-racist activism, About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge looks at the recent history that lead to the politics of today. Join the conversation using the hashtag #AboutRacewithReni

Creative Women International podcast

  • Publisher: Philiy Page
  • Total Episodes: 179

How do I leave my 9-5 for my side hustle? How do I make money from my work? Can I build my dream job? Creative Women International is here to help you figure it out. Founder Philiy Page, presents these podcasts having worked in the creative industries for over 24 years, starting as a photojournalist for UK publications such as Marie Claire and The Guardian Newspaper. She moved into BBC documentaries, worked as a feature film production manager, writes and runs the CWI, while also delivering training for Creative Business Start ups internationally for Nesta and the British Council. She is a RSA Fellow and has worked as a teaching Fellow of Entrepreneurship at The University of Bristol. Philiy’s book The Business Of Creativity helps female start-ups create a successful career. Philiy shares tips and personal stories, has guests to help you work it all out, and acts like the big sister you never knew you needed. You can find out more about Creative Women International at: www.CreativeWomenInternational.com where you can sign up to be the first to hear about courses, offers, VIP meet ups and so much more- plus you get some great free downloads to help you with your creative career. If you are a successful creative, get in touch if you would like to feature as a guest. Philiy@CreativeWomenInternational.com

The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

  • Publisher: Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs
  • Total Episodes: 332

Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you’ll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.

The Richard and Judy Book Club, exclusive to WHSmith

  • Publisher: Richard And Judy
  • Total Episodes: 36

The UK’s biggest book club is back with an all new podcast hosted by television royalty; Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. Each week, Richard and Judy will be discussing a brand-new book with its author, delving into the novel’s origins, themes, inspirations and much, much more. This is the perfect podcast for any book lover, and with each title available in your nearest WHSmith store as part of their exclusive Richard and Judy Book Club collection, it’s never been easier to join Britain’s biggest book club! Simply pop in to your local WHSmith or head to www.whsmith.co.uk to browse the entire seasonal collection. Get reading and tune in each week as Richard and Judy take a deep-dive into a different, riveting title. So, grab a cuppa and join Richard and Judy on the sofa for this brand-new podcast, and welcome to the Richard and Judy Book Club, exclusive to WHSmith! Oh – and join the conversation and let us know what Book Club novels you’ve been reading recently by emailing richardandjudypodcast@whsmith.co.uk

The Zero to Finals Medical Revision Podcast

  • Publisher: Thomas Watchman
  • Total Episodes: 332

Hello and welcome to the Zero to Finals podcast. My name is Dr Thomas Watchman. I am a GP in the UK and I love creating educational material for studying medicine. This podcast is designed to be a time-efficient revision tool to help you study for your medical exams. Each podcast leads on from the next and each season tackles a different area of medicine. The podcast supplements the material available on the www.zerotofinals.com website, in the Zero to Finals books and on the Zero to Finals YouTube channel. Whilst listening to a podcast you can follow along with written information and illustrations on the Zero to Finals website or books. You can also find Zero to Finals on instagram, Facebook and twitter. If you have any comments, suggestions or want to get in touch you can email me at tom@zerotofinals.com.Enjoy the show!

Soundtracking with Edith Bowman

  • Publisher: audioBoom
  • Total Episodes: 249

In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the interview and used alongside clips from their films. https://www.facebook.com/Soundtrackingwithedithbowman/ https://play.spotify.com/user/soundtrackingwithedithbowman https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/soundtracking-with-edith-bowman-episode-132-mary-j-blige/pl.u-6mo4l9mhpzG6x

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