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 16 May 2026

05/16/2026

Average data

Episodes: 220
Frequency: every 14 days
Duration: 00:52:31

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (4 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
3. Agatha Christie (2 shows)
4. The Spectator (2 shows)
5. NPR (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (17 shows)
2. Acast (14 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
4. Spreaker (7 shows)
5. Audioboom (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts134Acast
79
3Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
4Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
5Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
6Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts101BBC
28
7Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
8Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
9Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
11Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts21Spotify for Podcasters
38
12Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
13Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts171Audioboom
57
14Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
15Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
16Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
17Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
18Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts209Megaphone
53
19Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
20Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts73BBC
28
21Podcast This Might WorkThis Might WorkBec EvansArts8Acast
74
22Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
23Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
24Podcast Character StudyCharacter StudyFreya BromleyArts25Acast
69
25Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
26Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
27Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
28Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
29Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
30Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts727Megaphone
48
31Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
32Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts266Acast
59
33Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
34Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts60Audioboom
68
35Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
36Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
37Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
38Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
39Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
40Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
41Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
42Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
43Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
44Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
45Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts14Acast
79
46Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
47Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts315Sharpstream
42
48Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts360Unknown
63
49Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
50Podcast The Hatchards PodcastThe Hatchards PodcastRyan EdgingtonArts72Spreaker
53
51Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
52Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts45Spotify for Podcasters
58
53Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
54Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts42Acast
69
55Podcast Sherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionSherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionAppbly.comArts129Spotify for Podcasters
48
56Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts139BBC
38
57Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts751Libsyn
48
58Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉ Radio 1Arts40Omny Studio
58
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 GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
60Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts96Acast
79
61Podcast Novel ExperienceNovel ExperienceKate SawyerArts160Spreaker
74
62Podcast Write Now with ScrivenerWrite Now with ScrivenerLiterature & LatteArts66Fireside
59
63Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
64Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts324Simplecast
48
65Podcast Pages of HackneyPages of HackneyPages of HackneyArts37Spotify for Podcasters
33
66Podcast The Very Short Introductions PodcastThe Very Short Introductions PodcastOxford University PressArts79Blubrry
62
67Missing podcast logo
The Classic English Literature Podcast
Details temporarily unavailable
M. G. McDonoughArts2Buzzsprout
57
68Podcast Mostly Book TalkMostly Book TalkKaty Donnelly and Alison PalmerArts62Buzzsprout
53
69Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts100Podbean
58
70Podcast 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
71Podcast The Booker Prize PodcastThe Booker Prize PodcastThe Booker PrizeArts43Megaphone
68
72Podcast The Working Class LibraryThe Working Class LibraryNew Writing NorthArts7Spreaker
63
73Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
74Podcast Plot Twist, PleasePlot Twist, PleaseSusannah, Beth and CassArts51Buzzsprout
89
75Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts418Captivate
68
76Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
77Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
78Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
79Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48
80Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
81Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
82Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
83Podcast ApologyApologyJesse PearsonArts41Spotify for Podcasters
33
84Podcast Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenDream audio booksArts24Spreaker
59
85Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
86Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts48Spotify for Podcasters
28
87Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
88Podcast Meet the WritersMeet the WritersMonocleArts104Omny Studio
49
89Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts85Spotify for Podcasters
37
90Podcast The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghBooks1N/A
N/A
91Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
92Podcast The Great Books of Literature PodcastThe Great Books of Literature PodcastThe Institute of Public Affairs11Podbean
37
93Podcast 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
94Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubThe SpectatorArts491Acast
48
95Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
96Podcast The Tolka PodcastThe Tolka PodcastTolka JournalArts8Spotify for Podcasters
28
97Podcast Reading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیReading Ferdowsi فردوسی خوانیAmir KhademArts196Blubrry
38
98Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts176Buzzsprout
42
99Podcast Audio Poem of the DayAudio Poem of the DayPoetry FoundationArts111Simplecast
53
100Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts17Audioboom
48

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