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 Jun 2026

06/16/2026

Average data

Episodes: 249
Frequency: every 70 days
Duration: 00:57:09

Top 5 authors

1. Unabridged Audiobooks (3 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
3. Raghvendra Singh (3 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. London Review of Books (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Acast (17 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (7 shows)
4. Unknown (6 shows)
5. Simplecast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
2Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts506Captivate
73
3Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts134Acast
79
4Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
5Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts221Megaphone
73
6Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
7Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts73BBC
28
8Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
9Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
10Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
11Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
12Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
13Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
14Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
15Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
16Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
17Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts58Megaphone
48
18Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
19Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts100BBC
28
20Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts727Megaphone
48
21Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
22Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
23Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
24Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts151Acast
84
25Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts266Acast
59
26Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts324Simplecast
48
27Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉ Radio 1Arts40Omny Studio
58
28Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts315Sharpstream
42
29Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
30Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts170Audioboom
57
31Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
32Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
33Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
34Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
35Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
36Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts9Unknown
79
37Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
38Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
39Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts209Megaphone
53
40Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
41Podcast 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
42Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
43Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
44Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
45Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts96Acast
79
46Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts493Acast
53
47Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts35Podbean
37
48Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
49Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
50Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts718Unknown
32
51Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts541Megaphone
58
52Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
53Podcast Curious ReadersCurious ReadersCurious ReadersArts43Acast
73
54Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
55Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
56Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
57Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts212Simplecast
63
58Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts70Acast
84
59Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts179Audioboom
52
60Podcast 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 GilboArts279Buzzsprout
68
61Podcast The H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastArts266Squarespace
27
62Podcast 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
63Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
64Podcast Get Your Favorite Audiobook Collection in Entertainment & Performing ArtsGet Your Favorite Audiobook Collection in Entertainment & Performing ArtsUnabridged AudiobooksArts170Unknown
49
65Podcast Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internetKowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internetTara A. DevlinArts239Pinecast
53
66Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
67Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
68Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Society & Culture35BBC
33
69Podcast Classic Children’s Stories LibraryClassic Children’s Stories LibraryThe Podcast NetworkArts73Spreaker
49
70Podcast Character StudyCharacter StudyFreya BromleyArts25Acast
69
71Podcast The BunnycastThe BunnycastCaimh McDonnellArts53Podomatic
43
72Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts100Podbean
58
73Podcast Confessions of a Book Collector Confessions of a Book Collector Goldsboro BooksArts107Buzzsprout
68
74Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks569N/A
N/A
75Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
76Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts344Libsyn
62
77Podcast Tea or Books?Tea or Books?Simon and RachelArts154Unknown
43
78Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
79Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts251Spotify for Podcasters
32
80Podcast Discover Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceDiscover Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
49
81Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts269ART19
69
82Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
83Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts788Megaphone
42
84Podcast Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance ReadersBring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance ReadersBrandi, Kendra, & KaylaArts146RedCircle
68
85Podcast Enjoy Best-Selling Digital Audiobooks in Entertainment & CelebritiesEnjoy Best-Selling Digital Audiobooks in Entertainment & CelebritiesUnabridged AudiobooksArts139Unknown
49
86Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
87Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
88Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
89Podcast Page One - The Writer's PodcastPage One - The Writer's PodcastSTET PodcastsArts361Acast
53
90Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubThe SpectatorArts491Acast
48
91Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
92Podcast 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
93Podcast Double LoveDouble LoveHeadStuff PodcastsArts217Megaphone
38
94Podcast Today's Tolkien TimesToday's Tolkien TimesThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts722Megaphone
84
95Podcast A Podcast to the Curious - The M.R. James Podcast A Podcast to the Curious - The M.R. James Podcast A Podcast to the Curious - The M.R. James PodcastArts108Libsyn
32
96Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts105Acast
59
97Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
98Podcast The Moomin PhenomenonThe Moomin PhenomenonMoomin OfficialArts7Podspace
54
99Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
100Podcast Who’s afraid of realism?Who’s afraid of realism?London Review of BooksArts10Megaphone
73

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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