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 03 Sep 2026

09/03/2026

Average data

Episodes: 269
Frequency: every 49 days
Duration: 01:03:08

Top 5 authors

1. NPR (2 shows)
2. The New Yorker (2 shows)
3. BBC Radio 4 (2 shows)
4. London Review of Books (2 shows)
5. Fantasy Fangirls (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Acast (16 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (12 shows)
4. Audioboom (7 shows)
5. Simplecast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
3Podcast The Portobello Bookshop PodcastThe Portobello Bookshop PodcastThe Portobello BookshopArts8Spotify for Podcasters
11
4Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
5Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
6Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
7Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts141Acast
79
8Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
9Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
10Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
11Podcast The Stories Writers Tell ThemselvesThe Stories Writers Tell ThemselvesKatherineArts14Buzzsprout
47
12Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
13Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts13Spotify for Podcasters
52
14Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts12Unknown
79
15Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
16Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
17Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
18Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
19Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
20Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
21Podcast Tom's Book ClubTom's Book ClubThomas WattersArts42Acast
83
22Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
23Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
24Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
25Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
26Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
27Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
28Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
29Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
30Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
31Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts320Sharpstream
42
32Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
33Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
34Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
35Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
36Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
37Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts109Acast
59
38Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
39Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
40Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
41Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
42Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
43Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts508Acast
53
44Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
45Podcast The Alan Moore CastThe Alan Moore CastNathan CabanissArts16Acast
63
46Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
47Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
48Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
49Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts177Audioboom
57
50Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
51Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
52Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts92Spotify for Podcasters
37
53Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
54Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
55Podcast 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 GilboArts284Buzzsprout
68
56Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
57Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
58Podcast The Critic and Her PublicsThe Critic and Her PublicsMerve EmreArts39ART19
48
59Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
60Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
61Podcast Murder Across The PondMurder Across The PondCynth & ElleArts7Unknown
68
62Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts319Megaphone
42
63Podcast The Very Short Introductions PodcastThe Very Short Introductions PodcastOxford University PressArts79Blubrry
62
64Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts13Omny Studio
62
65Podcast The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Classic Crime Novel by Agatha ChristieThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Classic Crime Novel by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts29Spreaker
69
66Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts92Libsyn
58
67Podcast What Page Are You On?What Page Are You On?What Page Are You On?Arts138Audioboom
42
68Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
69Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
70Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
71Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
72Podcast Beatles BooksBeatles BooksJoe WisbeyArts111Podbean
52
73Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
74Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
75Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts174Spotify for Podcasters
42
76Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
77Podcast The Worst BestsellersThe Worst BestsellersWorst BestsellersArts309Blubrry Podcasting
32
78Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
79Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
80Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts218Simplecast
63
81Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
82Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
83Podcast MEOW: A Literary Podcast for CatsMEOW: A Literary Podcast for CatsThe Meow LibraryArts93Spotify for Podcasters
27
84Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
85Podcast The Failing Writers PodcastThe Failing Writers PodcastThe Failing Writers PodcastArts173Acast
73
86Podcast The World of WodehouseThe World of WodehouseAlexander ArmstrongArts14RSS.com
53
87Podcast Sparksine廣東話讀書會Podcast --With IsaacSparksine廣東話讀書會Podcast --With IsaacIsaac Wong from SparksineArts339Acast
48
88Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
89Podcast Rich Dad Poor Dad In English Rich Dad Poor Dad In English Raja BabuArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
90Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
91Podcast Collected: The PodcastCollected: The PodcastRoyal Literary FundArts44Libsyn
68
92Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
93Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts365RSS.com
52
94Podcast Knowledge = PowerKnowledge = PowerRitaArts476Spotify for Podcasters
28
95Podcast Workers' LitWorkers' LitWorkers' LitArts205Spotify for Podcasters
28
96Podcast 2 To Ramble2 To RambleAustin & RichardArts387RedCircle
48
97Podcast Otherppl with Brad Listi: Books & CultureOtherppl with Brad Listi: Books & CultureBrad ListiArts1357Megaphone
38
98Podcast Access Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceAccess Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
43
99Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts520Spreaker
53
100Podcast The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960sThe Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960sThe Swinging ChristiesArts40Spotify for Podcasters
32

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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