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 13 Aug 2026

08/13/2026

Average data

Episodes: 285
Frequency: every 66 days
Duration: 01:00:17

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (2 shows)
2. Unabridged Audiobooks (2 shows)
3. London Review of Books (2 shows)
4. BBC Radio 4 (2 shows)
5. with Scott Brown & Jamie Love (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Acast (17 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. Unknown (6 shows)
5. Simplecast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
2Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
3Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
4Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts135Acast
79
5Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
6Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
7Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
9Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
10Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
11Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
12Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
13Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
14Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
15Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts9Unknown
79
16Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
17Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
18Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts7Omny Studio
42
19Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
20Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
21Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
22Podcast Exploring The GreatsExploring The GreatsExploring The Greats Arts8Megaphone
53
23Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
24Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
25Podcast 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 WesterosArts420Spotify for Podcasters
22
26Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts316Sharpstream
42
27Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
28Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
29Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
30Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts73BBC
28
31Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
32Podcast 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 GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
33Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts101BBC
28
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
35Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
36Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts718Unknown
32
37Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
38Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48
39Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
40Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
41Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
42Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
43Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
44Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
45Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts60Audioboom
68
46Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
47Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
48Podcast The Critic and Her PublicsThe Critic and Her PublicsMerve EmreArts39ART19
48
49Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉ Radio 1Arts40Omny Studio
58
50Podcast 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 RadioArts230RedCircle
63
51Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts35Podbean
37
52Podcast Page One - The Writer's PodcastPage One - The Writer's PodcastSTET PodcastsArts361Acast
53
53Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts100Podbean
58
54Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts96Acast
79
55Podcast Grief WorksGrief WorksJulia SamuelArts6Acast
43
56Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
57Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
58Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts307Libsyn
42
59Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts324Simplecast
48
60Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
61Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
62Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
63Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts212Simplecast
63
64Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
65Podcast پادکست آذرخش مکریپادکست آذرخش مکریDr Azarakhsh mokriArts99Spotify for Podcasters
53
66Podcast Access Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceAccess Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
43
67Podcast Character StudyCharacter StudyFreya BromleyArts25Acast
69
68Podcast Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenDream audio booksArts24Spreaker
59
69Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts266Acast
59
70Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
71Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts493Acast
53
72Podcast The BunnycastThe BunnycastCaimh McDonnellArts53Podomatic
43
73Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
74Podcast The Bookshelf ChroniclesThe Bookshelf ChroniclesAC WilsonArts896Spreaker
64
75Podcast The Tortured Writers PodcastThe Tortured Writers PodcastUrban PodcastsArts7Captivate
52
76Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
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The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
77Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts507Captivate
73
78Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
79Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsKamran JavadizadehArts55Zencastr
58
80Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
81Podcast Experience Expertly Narrated Digital Audiobooks In High-Definition AudioExperience Expertly Narrated Digital Audiobooks In High-Definition AudioUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
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82Podcast Merriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-Webster's Word of the DayMerriam-WebsterArts10ART19
48
83Podcast Confessions of a Book Collector Confessions of a Book Collector Goldsboro BooksArts107Buzzsprout
68
84Podcast Rich Dad Poor Dad In English Rich Dad Poor Dad In English Raja BabuArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
85Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
86Podcast The Reading CafeThe Reading CafePeter KellyArts27Podbean
58
87Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
38
88Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
89Podcast Poisoned Pen PodcastPoisoned Pen PodcastPoisoned Pen PodcastArts1896Podbean
37
90Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts268Megaphone
42
91Podcast Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Simranjeet KaurArts24Spotify for Podcasters
42
92Podcast Proust CuriousProust CuriousEmma Claussen and Hannah WeaverArts9Zencastr
43
93Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
94Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts171Audioboom
57
95Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
96Podcast The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carre CastArts98Unknown
27
97Podcast Fantasy BooksFantasy BooksFantasy AudiobooksArts35RedCircle
43
98Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
99Podcast Classic Children’s Stories LibraryClassic Children’s Stories LibraryThe Podcast NetworkArts73Spreaker
49
100Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts14Acast
79

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