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 12 Oct 2026

10/12/2026

Average data

Episodes: 274
Frequency: every 48 days
Duration: 01:06:20

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
2. The New Yorker (2 shows)
3. London Review of Books (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. Service95 (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Acast (18 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (11 shows)
4. Simplecast (8 shows)
5. Unknown (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts140Acast
79
3Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts105BBC
28
4Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
5Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts12Unknown
79
6Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts227Megaphone
73
7Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
8Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
9Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts77BBC
28
10Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts205Spotify for Podcasters
42
11Podcast The Bookshelf ChroniclesThe Bookshelf ChroniclesAC WilsonArts1000Spreaker
64
12Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
13Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
14Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
15Podcast Bookshop StoriesBookshop StoriesTom IdleArts15Spotify for Podcasters
48
16Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
17Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts161Acast
84
18Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts65Acast
63
19Podcast Barbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastBarbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastSpy WriteArts73Unknown
32
20Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts396BBC
28
21Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
22Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
23Podcast 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
24Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
25Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
26Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
27Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts733Megaphone
48
28Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
29Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts12Spotify for Podcasters
52
30Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts17Acast
49
31Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
32Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
33Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts176Audioboom
57
34Podcast Exploring The GreatsExploring The GreatsExploring The Greats Arts8Megaphone
53
35Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
36Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts505Acast
53
37Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts38Megaphone
74
38Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
39Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
40Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
41Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
42Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
43Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
44Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts319Sharpstream
42
45Podcast Jeselnik Book ClubJeselnik Book ClubThe RingerArts5Megaphone
38
46Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
47Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
48Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
49Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
50Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts91Spotify for Podcasters
37
51Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
52Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
53Podcast Andas a dormir com quem? Andas a dormir com quem? Júlia Pinheiro, Rita Blanco e Rui ZinkArts3Omny Studio
63
54Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
55Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
56Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
57Podcast Dracula - AudiobookDracula - AudiobookBram StokerArts27Spreaker
64
58Podcast 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 GilboArts283Buzzsprout
68
59Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts356RSS.com
52
60Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
61Podcast Aspects of HistoryAspects of HistoryZeb Baker-SmithArts360Megaphone
53
62Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
63Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
65Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
66Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
67Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
68Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
69Podcast First ReadFirst ReadPenguin Books AustraliaArts14Spotify for Podcasters
62
70Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts216Acast
63
71Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts173Spotify for Podcasters
42
72Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
73Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts217Simplecast
63
74Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
75Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
76Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts275ART19
69
77Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1345Simplecast
63
78Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts261Spotify for Podcasters
32
79Podcast Knowledge = PowerKnowledge = PowerRitaArts476Spotify for Podcasters
28
80Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts40Podbean
37
81Podcast Conversations chez LapérouseConversations chez LapérouseFrédéric BeigbederArts97Ausha
73
82Podcast Page One - The Writer's PodcastPage One - The Writer's PodcastSTET PodcastsArts367Acast
53
83Podcast Louisiana LiteratureLouisiana LiteratureLouisiana ChannelArts25Buzzsprout
52
84Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
85Podcast Beatles BooksBeatles BooksJoe WisbeyArts110Podbean
52
86Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
87Podcast Miss Marple Sleep StoriesMiss Marple Sleep StoriesFulya TezconArts13Spreaker
48
88Podcast The Guardian Books podcastThe Guardian Books podcastThe GuardianArts102Acast
27
89Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
90Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts140BBC
38
91Podcast 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 RadioArts235RedCircle
63
92Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts454Megaphone
79
93Podcast Book InBook InRupert Fordham and Charlie FordhamArts69Buzzsprout
73
94Podcast The Common ReaderThe Common ReaderHenry OliverArts44Substack
53
95Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts73Acast
84
96Podcast Kris and MadsKris and MadsKristen and MaddieArts103Spotify for Podcasters
58
97Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Acast
28
98Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
99Podcast Discover Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceDiscover Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
49
100Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts513Captivate
73

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