Apple Podcast Rankings - Great Britain - Books

Discover the Top 100 Podcasts in Great Britain

Explore the latest data-driven rankings of the top 100 podcasts in Great Britain. Our comprehensive analysis covers the best Apple Podcasts across various categories, providing insights into the most popular shows, episode lengths, publication frequencies, and leading hosting services. Whether you're a podcast creator or an avid listener, find the top-ranked podcasts that everyone is tuning into right now.

Podcast charts from 02 May 2026

05/02/2026

Average data

Episodes: 255
Frequency: every 37 days
Duration: 00:53:09

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (3 shows)
2. NPR (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. BBC Radio 4 (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Spotify for Podcasters (13 shows)
3. Acast (12 shows)
4. Simplecast (6 shows)
5. Podbean (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts134Acast
79
3Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
4Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
5Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
6Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
7Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
8Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
10Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts101BBC
28
11Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
12Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
13Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
14Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts727Megaphone
48
15Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
16Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
17Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
18Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts73BBC
28
19Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
20Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
21Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
22Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
23Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
24Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts209Megaphone
53
25Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts315Sharpstream
42
26Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts85Spotify for Podcasters
37
27Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts171Audioboom
57
28Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
29Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
30Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
31Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
32Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
33Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts96Acast
79
34Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
35Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
36Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts324Simplecast
48
37Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts35Podbean
37
38Podcast The Slow Readers SocietyThe Slow Readers SocietythekennystoryArts3Substack
59
39Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
40Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
41Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
42Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
43Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts70Acast
84
44Podcast Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing AdviceFiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing AdviceSavannah GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
45Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
46Podcast Bloody Scotland: The PodcastBloody Scotland: The PodcastBloody ScotlandArts24Podbean
37
47Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
48Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
49Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts60Audioboom
68
50Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
51Podcast Into The AustenverseInto The AustenverseDavid & Lisa CampbellArts81Omny Studio
89
52Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
53Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
54Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts213Acast
63
55Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
56Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
57Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
58Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
59Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
60Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts931Megaphone
48
61Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
62Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts22Podbean
47
63Podcast The Hatchards PodcastThe Hatchards PodcastRyan EdgingtonArts72Spreaker
53
64Podcast My Alchemical RomanceMy Alchemical RomanceChelsy Usher & Marie LloydArts5Unknown
79
65Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts307Libsyn
42
66Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
67Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts45Spotify for Podcasters
58
68Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts100Podbean
58
69Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
70Podcast The Very Short Introductions PodcastThe Very Short Introductions PodcastOxford University PressArts79Blubrry
62
71Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
72Podcast Queer LitQueer LitLena MattheisArts162Spreaker
64
73Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
74Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
75Podcast 2 To Ramble2 To RambleAustin & RichardArts387RedCircle
48
76Podcast 獨毒讀不如眾讀讀獨毒讀不如眾讀讀dnreadalonereadtgtlaArts40Spotify for Podcasters
33
77Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
78Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
79Podcast History of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSKHistory of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSKHistory of WesterosArts420Spotify for Podcasters
22
80Missing podcast logo
Patel Talkies' Radio Show
Details temporarily unavailable
Patel TalkiesBooks97N/A
N/A
81Podcast Sparksine廣東話讀書會Podcast --With IsaacSparksine廣東話讀書會Podcast --With IsaacIsaac Wong from SparksineArts332Acast
48
82Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks570N/A
N/A
83Podcast Beatles BooksBeatles BooksJoe WisbeyArts100Podbean
58
84Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts493Acast
53
85Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
86Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
87Podcast 啤啤說書：廣東話讀書會啤啤說書：廣東話讀書會啤啤說書｜加入早餐會，每天進步1%Arts362Spotify for Podcasters
28
88Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts788Megaphone
42
89Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
90Podcast Write Club PodcastWrite Club PodcastWriters OnlineArts61RSS.com
58
91Podcast Studiomate SteveStudiomate SteveSteven LentonArts36Spotify for Podcasters
43
92Podcast Закладка | ЭхоЗакладка | ЭхоЭхо ПодкастыArts33Transistor
83
93Podcast Get Your Favorite Audiobook Collection in Entertainment & Performing ArtsGet Your Favorite Audiobook Collection in Entertainment & Performing ArtsUnabridged AudiobooksArts170Unknown
49
94Podcast 阿樂說書 (廣東話讀書會)阿樂說書 (廣東話讀書會)Ah Lok's Book TalkArts196Spotify for Podcasters
48
95Podcast Tank Magazine PodcastTank Magazine PodcastTank MagazineArts225Unknown
38
96Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts329Spotify for Podcasters
38
97Podcast 從聽書到看書從聽書到看書Maggie maleArts251Spotify for Podcasters
33
98Podcast Classic Poetry AloudClassic Poetry AloudClassic Poetry AloudArts609Podomatic
59
99Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts48Spotify for Podcasters
28
100Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts21Spotify for Podcasters
38

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