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 Sep 2026

09/10/2026

Average data

Episodes: 235
Frequency: every 32 days
Duration: 01:10:47

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Acast (17 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (16 shows)
4. Simplecast (9 shows)
5. Audioboom (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
2Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
3Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
4Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts141Acast
79
5Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts13Spotify for Podcasters
52
6Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
7Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
8Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
9Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
10Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
11Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
12Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
13Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
14Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
15Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
16Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts177Audioboom
57
17Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
18Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
19Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
20Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
21Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts12Unknown
79
22Podcast The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carre CastArts101Unknown
27
23Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
24Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
25Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts39Megaphone
74
26Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
27Podcast The Stories Writers Tell ThemselvesThe Stories Writers Tell ThemselvesKatherineArts14Buzzsprout
47
28Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
29Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
30Podcast Otherppl with Brad Listi: Books & CultureOtherppl with Brad Listi: Books & CultureBrad ListiArts1357Megaphone
38
31Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts320Sharpstream
42
32Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
33Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
34Podcast Psychology & Behaviour PodcastPsychology & Behaviour PodcastDLCArts21RSS.com
47
35Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
36Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
37Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
38Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
39Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
40Podcast The Portobello Bookshop PodcastThe Portobello Bookshop PodcastThe Portobello BookshopArts8Spotify for Podcasters
11
41Podcast 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
42Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts109Acast
59
43Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts28Spotify for Podcasters
38
44Missing podcast logo
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The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
45Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts217Acast
63
46Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubThe SpectatorArts497Acast
48
47Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
48Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
49Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
50Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
51Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
52Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts795Megaphone
42
53Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
54Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
55Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
56Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
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 RadioArts236RedCircle
63
58Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
59Podcast 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
60Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
61Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Society & Culture35BBC
33
62Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
63Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
64Podcast Tom's Book ClubTom's Book ClubThomas WattersArts42Acast
83
65Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
66Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
67Podcast Conversations chez LapérouseConversations chez LapérouseFrédéric BeigbederArts99Ausha
73
68Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
69Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts42Podbean
37
70Podcast Bookshop StoriesBookshop StoriesTom IdleArts18Spotify for Podcasters
48
71Podcast Asimov's Science FictionAsimov's Science FictionAsimov's Science FictionArts61Podomatic
43
72Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts264Spotify for Podcasters
32
73Podcast The H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastArts266Squarespace
27
74Podcast Whispers in the Dark | Gay Stories for Quiet HeartsWhispers in the Dark | Gay Stories for Quiet HeartsDane Cecco Arts20Spotify for Podcasters
62
75Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
76Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
77Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
78Podcast Definitely FictionDefinitely FictionKirk Hamilton, Sam ParrishArts5Simplecast
68
79Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
80Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
81Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts218Simplecast
63
82Podcast Grief WorksGrief WorksJulia SamuelArts6Acast
43
83Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
84Podcast The psychology of Money in English The psychology of Money in English Raja BabuArts22Spotify for Podcasters
58
85Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts508Acast
53
86Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts13Omny Studio
62
87Podcast 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
88Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
89Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
90Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
91Podcast In My Good BooksIn My Good BooksSusie GreenArts149Spotify for Podcasters
58
92Podcast Knowledge = PowerKnowledge = PowerRitaArts476Spotify for Podcasters
28
93Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
94Podcast It Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstArts23Captivate
68
95Podcast The Very Short Introductions PodcastThe Very Short Introductions PodcastOxford University PressArts79Blubrry
62
96Podcast Sherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionSherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionAppbly.comArts131Spotify for Podcasters
42
97Podcast Dupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينDupamicaffeine Podcast بودكاست دوباميكافينNasser AlaqeelArts12Acast
63
98Podcast Classic Children's Stories CollectionClassic Children's Stories CollectionThe Podcast NetworkArts90Spreaker
49
99Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
100Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts104Spotify for Podcasters
58

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

The podcast landscape in Great Britain is constantly evolving, with new shows emerging and established ones climbing the ranks. Our data reveals intriguing trends in podcasting, such as the average number of episodes produced, typical episode lengths, and the most consistent publication schedules. These insights can help listeners find their next favorite podcast and give creators a deeper understanding of what resonates with their audience.

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