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 10 Feb 2026

02/10/2026

Average data

Episodes: 239
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:47:05

Top 5 authors

1. Agatha Christie (4 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
3. Raghvendra Singh (3 shows)
4. London Review of Books (3 shows)
5. NPR (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (17 shows)
2. Acast (13 shows)
3. Simplecast (9 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
5. Spreaker (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
2Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
3Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
4Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
5Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
6Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
7Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
8Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
9Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
10Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
11Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
12Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
13Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
14Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
15Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
16Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts141Acast
79
17Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
18Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
19Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
20Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
21Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
22Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
23Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
24Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
25Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
26Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
27Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
28Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
29Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
30Podcast After BloomsburyAfter BloomsburyCharlestonArts4Acast
64
31Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
32Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
33Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts320Sharpstream
42
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
35Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
36Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
37Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
38Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
39Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory337N/A
N/A
40Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts508Acast
53
41Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
42Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
43Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
44Podcast Page One - The Writer's PodcastPage One - The Writer's PodcastSTET PodcastsArts367Acast
53
45Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
46Podcast 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 WesterosArts421Spotify for Podcasters
22
47Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
48Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteReligion & Spirituality259Simplecast
63
49Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
50Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts177Audioboom
57
51Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
52Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts55Spotify for Podcasters
28
53Podcast 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
54Podcast Drinks in the LibraryDrinks in the LibraryGigi HowardArts136RedCircle
48
55Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
56Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
57Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
58Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
59Podcast The World of WodehouseThe World of WodehouseAlexander ArmstrongArts14RSS.com
53
60Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
61Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
62Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts142BBC
38
63Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
64Podcast Novel ApproachesNovel ApproachesLondon Review of BooksArts15Megaphone
69
65Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
67Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
68Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
69Podcast Human ConditionsHuman ConditionsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
70Podcast Agatha Christie's - Poirot InvestigatesAgatha Christie's - Poirot InvestigatesAgatha ChristieArts11Spreaker
49
71Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
72Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
73Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
74Podcast Start with Why by Simon Sinek, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStart with Why by Simon Sinek, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
75Podcast The H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastArts266Squarespace
27
76Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
77Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts264Spotify for Podcasters
32
78Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
79Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
80Podcast Sparksine廣東話讀書會Podcast --With IsaacSparksine廣東話讀書會Podcast --With IsaacIsaac Wong from SparksineArts339Acast
48
81Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
82Podcast "A Tale of Two Cities" Audiobook (Audio book)"A Tale of Two Cities" Audiobook (Audio book)Charles Dickens performed by Jane AkerArts32Unknown
43
83Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts219Simplecast
63
84Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
85Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
86Podcast 1984 or Nineteen Eighty-Four, audiobook1984 or Nineteen Eighty-Four, audiobookAnna BArts24Spreaker
43
87Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
88Podcast Reading Into ItReading Into ItCharlotte MichelleArts22Spotify for Podcasters
58
89Podcast Aspects of HistoryAspects of HistoryZeb Baker-SmithArts362Megaphone
53
90Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
91Podcast Sunday MiscellanySunday MiscellanyRTÉ Radio 1Arts102Unknown
43
92Podcast Indie Writers ClubIndie Writers ClubJames Blatch & Cara ClareArts76Buzzsprout
58
93Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts496Simplecast
69
94Podcast The Author Archive PodcastThe Author Archive PodcastDavid FreemanArts100Podbean
37
95Podcast Jane EyreJane EyreCharlotte BrontëArts38Spreaker
64
96Podcast The Secret Adversary by Agatha ChristieThe Secret Adversary by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts5Spreaker
59
97Podcast Blah Di DaBlah Di DaDarby HudsonArts202RSS.com
68
98Podcast The PalFest PodcastThe PalFest PodcastThe Palestine Festival of LiteratureArts17Podbean
62
99Podcast Close Reads PodcastClose Reads PodcastGoldberry StudiosArts525Substack
43
100Podcast Frank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank DelaneyArts402Libsyn
43

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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