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 15 Aug 2026

08/15/2026

Average data

Episodes: 263
Frequency: every 50 days
Duration: 00:58:56

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. Top-Rated Audiobooks (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Acast (17 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
4. Simplecast (7 shows)
5. Spreaker (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts135Acast
79
3Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
4Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
5Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
6Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
7Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
8Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
9Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
10Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
11Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
12Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
13Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
14Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts9Unknown
79
15Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
16Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
17Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
18Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
19Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts73BBC
28
20Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
21Podcast 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
22Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
23Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
24Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48
25Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts7Omny Studio
42
26Podcast The Critic and Her PublicsThe Critic and Her PublicsMerve EmreArts39ART19
48
27Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
28Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
29Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
30Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts266Acast
59
31Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
32Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts101BBC
28
33Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
34Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
35Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
36Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
37Podcast Exploring The GreatsExploring The GreatsExploring The Greats Arts8Megaphone
53
38Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts718Unknown
32
39Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
40Podcast 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
41Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts316Sharpstream
42
42Podcast The Hatchards PodcastThe Hatchards PodcastRyan EdgingtonArts72Spreaker
53
43Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
44Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
45Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
46Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
47Podcast The Bookshelf ChroniclesThe Bookshelf ChroniclesAC WilsonArts896Spreaker
64
48Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
49Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
50Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
51Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
52Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Society & Culture35BBC
33
53Podcast The Stranger TimesThe Stranger TimesC.K. McDonnellArts52Buzzsprout
48
54Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
55Podcast Character StudyCharacter StudyFreya BromleyArts25Acast
69
56Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts493Acast
53
57Podcast Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenDream audio booksArts24Spreaker
59
58Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
59Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
60Podcast Radio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio Westeros ASOIAF PodcastRadio WesterosArts170Acast
38
61Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
62Podcast Page One - The Writer's PodcastPage One - The Writer's PodcastSTET PodcastsArts361Acast
53
63Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts14Acast
79
64Podcast Field RambleField RambleFieldzineArts70Buzzsprout
68
65Podcast The Reading CafeThe Reading CafePeter KellyArts27Podbean
58
66Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts96Acast
79
67Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
68Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉ Radio 1Arts40Omny Studio
58
69Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts35Podbean
37
70Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts212Simplecast
63
71Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts507Captivate
73
72Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
73Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts60Audioboom
68
74Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts329Spotify for Podcasters
38
75Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
76Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts307Libsyn
42
77Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
78Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
79Podcast Sherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionSherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionAppbly.comArts129Spotify for Podcasters
48
80Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
81Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
82Podcast 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
83Podcast The H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastArts266Squarespace
27
84Podcast The Ukraine ShelfThe Ukraine ShelfUkrainian Institute LondonArts8RSS.com
53
85Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts86Spotify for Podcasters
37
86Podcast The James Herriot Podcast from the World of James Herriot visitor attraction in ThirskThe James Herriot Podcast from the World of James Herriot visitor attraction in ThirskWorld of James Herriot Visitor Atraction in ThirskArts9Spotify for Podcasters
22
87Podcast 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
88Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
89Podcast Access Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceAccess Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
43
90Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
91Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
92Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts63Acast
63
93Podcast Treasure Island AudiobookTreasure Island AudiobookRobert Louis StevensonArts34Spreaker
49
94Podcast Bad On PaperBad On PaperBecca Freeman & Olivia MuenterArts442Libsyn
68
95Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
96Podcast Two Girls One Book - Book Club PodcastTwo Girls One Book - Book Club PodcastRhiannon Fallows & Hannah WilkinsonArts135Buzzsprout
27
97Podcast Book InBook InRupert Fordham and Charlie FordhamArts63Buzzsprout
73
98Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts324Simplecast
48
99Podcast Relish The Unabridged Audiobook Titles On Your Favorite DevicesRelish The Unabridged Audiobook Titles On Your Favorite DevicesTop-Rated AudiobooksBooks1943N/A
N/A
100Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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