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 06 Sep 2026

09/06/2026

Average data

Episodes: 273
Frequency: every 30 days
Duration: 01:08:52

Top 5 authors

1. The New Yorker (2 shows)
2. NPR (2 shows)
3. London Review of Books (2 shows)
4. BBC Radio 4 (2 shows)
5. Sophie Gee and Jonty Claypole (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Acast (16 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (13 shows)
4. Simplecast (8 shows)
5. Buzzsprout (4 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts40Megaphone
73
2Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts14Spotify for Podcasters
52
3Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
4Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts614Simplecast
48
5Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts68Megaphone
48
6Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
7Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
8Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts141Acast
79
9Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts1709Simplecast
59
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
11Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
12Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
13Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
14Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts735Megaphone
48
15Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts13Unknown
84
16Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
17Podcast The Stories Writers Tell ThemselvesThe Stories Writers Tell ThemselvesKatherineArts14Buzzsprout
47
18Podcast The Portobello Bookshop PodcastThe Portobello Bookshop PodcastThe Portobello BookshopArts8Spotify for Podcasters
11
19Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts398BBC
28
20Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts24Megaphone
68
21Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts666Audioboom
63
22Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
23Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts232Megaphone
73
24Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
25Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
26Podcast 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
27Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
28Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
29Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
30Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
31Podcast A Pair of BookendsA Pair of BookendsHannah MacDonaldArts225Spreaker
84
32Podcast Definitely FictionDefinitely FictionKirk Hamilton, Sam ParrishArts5Simplecast
68
33Podcast Tom's Book ClubTom's Book ClubThomas WattersArts42Acast
83
34Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
35Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
36Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
37Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
38Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts321Sharpstream
42
39Podcast Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & CultureOtherppl with Brad Listi | Books & CultureBrad ListiArts1361Megaphone
38
40Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts206Acast
84
41Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
42Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts178Audioboom
57
43Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
44Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts110Acast
59
45Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts115Acast
79
46Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts407Simplecast
48
47Podcast Confessions of a Book Collector Confessions of a Book Collector Goldsboro BooksArts107Buzzsprout
68
48Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
49Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
50Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts74Acast
84
51Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
52Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts369RSS.com
52
53Podcast Bookshop StoriesBookshop StoriesTom IdleArts18Spotify for Podcasters
48
54Podcast The Common ReaderThe Common ReaderHenry OliverArts44Substack
53
55Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts509Acast
53
56Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
57Podcast Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings ExplainedLord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings ExplainedRobots RadioArts237RedCircle
63
58Podcast From Page to Scream From Page to Scream Tara Brigid and Chris NewtonArts44Spotify for Podcasters
28
59Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts30Spotify for Podcasters
38
60Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
61Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts881Megaphone
42
62Podcast Beatles BooksBeatles BooksJoe WisbeyArts111Podbean
52
63Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts845ART19
48
64Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
65Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
66Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts462RedCircle
53
67Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts93Spotify for Podcasters
37
68Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
69Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
70Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts53Spotify for Podcasters
58
71Podcast Kingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastKingslingers | A Dark Tower PodcastDoof! MediaArts268Transistor
52
72Podcast Gom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastGom Jabbar: A Dune PodcastLore Party MediaArts320Megaphone
42
73Podcast It Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstArts24Captivate
68
74Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1355Simplecast
63
75Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts795Megaphone
58
76Podcast Your Cover's BlownYour Cover's BlownHave Your Cake And Eat ItArts1Unknown
48
77Podcast The Very Short Introductions PodcastThe Very Short Introductions PodcastOxford University PressArts79Blubrry
62
78Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
79Podcast The Critic and Her PublicsThe Critic and Her PublicsMerve EmreArts39ART19
48
80Podcast Character StudyCharacter StudyFreya BromleyArts25Acast
69
81Podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenJay Edidin & Miles StokesArts570Blubrry Podcasting
73
82Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
83Podcast Psychology & Behaviour PodcastPsychology & Behaviour PodcastDLCArts21RSS.com
47
84Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
85Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts200Buzzsprout
48
86Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
87Podcast 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
88Podcast In My Good BooksIn My Good BooksSusie GreenArts149Spotify for Podcasters
58
89Podcast 7 Romance Short Stories in Italian (Graded Reader for Intermediate Learners (CEFR B1-B2)7 Romance Short Stories in Italian (Graded Reader for Intermediate Learners (CEFR B1-B2)Serena CapilliArts8Spotify for Podcasters
37
90Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
91Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
92Podcast 給我一個故事的時間給我一個故事的時間婷婷＆彬如Arts149SoundOn
53
93Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
94Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts773Libsyn
48
95Podcast MarginaliaMarginaliaKMUWArts117Unknown
43
96Podcast Knowledge = PowerKnowledge = PowerRitaArts476Spotify for Podcasters
28
97Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
98Podcast First We Read: The OdysseyFirst We Read: The OdysseySpeak FriendArts6Spotify for Podcasters
22
99Podcast Curious ReadersCurious ReadersCurious ReadersArts46Acast
73
100Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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