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 Oct 2026

10/16/2026

Average data

Episodes: 243
Frequency: every 31 days
Duration: 00:50:41

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
2. Agatha Christie (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. The New Yorker (2 shows)
5. London Review of Books (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Acast (16 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
4. Unknown (6 shows)
5. Spreaker (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 Joy of BooksThe Joy of BooksThe National Literacy TrustArts3Acast
63
4Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts105BBC
28
5Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
6Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts205Spotify for Podcasters
42
7Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
8Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
9Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts12Unknown
79
10Podcast 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
11Podcast Bookshop StoriesBookshop StoriesTom IdleArts16Spotify for Podcasters
48
12Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
13Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts227Megaphone
73
14Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
15Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
16Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts396BBC
28
17Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts77BBC
28
18Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
19Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts176Audioboom
57
20Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts319Sharpstream
42
21Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
22Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
23Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts65Acast
63
24Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts162Acast
84
25Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
26Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
27Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
28Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
29Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts506Acast
53
30Podcast 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
31Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
32Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
33Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts356Megaphone
48
34Podcast Barbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastBarbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastSpy WriteArts73Unknown
32
36Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
37Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
38Podcast In My Good BooksIn My Good BooksSusie GreenArts149Spotify for Podcasters
58
39Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
40Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
41Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
42Podcast Dracula - AudiobookDracula - AudiobookBram StokerArts27Spreaker
64
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 The Bookshelf ChroniclesThe Bookshelf ChroniclesAC WilsonArts1000Spreaker
64
45Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
46Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts12Spotify for Podcasters
52
47Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
48Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts733Megaphone
48
49Podcast Jeselnik Book ClubJeselnik Book ClubThe RingerArts5Megaphone
38
50Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
51Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
52Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
53Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
54Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
55Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
56Podcast A New LeafA New LeafWill Dorrien-Smith and Jack GrahamArts1Unknown
68
57Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts357RSS.com
52
58Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts38Megaphone
74
59Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
60Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
61Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
62Podcast MWI Book ClubMWI Book ClubJohn Amble and Theo LipskyArts5Castos
63
63Podcast Murder Across The PondMurder Across The PondCynth & ElleArts7Unknown
68
64Podcast 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
65Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts40Podbean
37
66Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
67Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
68Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts216Acast
63
69Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts768Libsyn
48
70Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
71Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
72Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts17Acast
49
73Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
74Podcast Dracula by Bram Stoker. Complete and Unabridged.Dracula by Bram Stoker. Complete and Unabridged.Mike BennettArts27Spreaker
69
75Podcast The Stranger TimesThe Stranger TimesC.K. McDonnellArts55Buzzsprout
42
76Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts513Captivate
73
77Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Society & Culture35BBC
33
78Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts123Pinecast
53
79Podcast First ReadFirst ReadPenguin Books AustraliaArts14Spotify for Podcasters
62
80Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
81Podcast The Island of Brilliant!The Island of Brilliant!Frank Cottrell Boyce and Nadia ShireenArts46Podbean
63
82Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
83Podcast Exploring The GreatsExploring The GreatsExploring The Greats Arts8Megaphone
53
84Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
85Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
86Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
87Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
88Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
89Podcast LARB Radio HourLARB Radio HourLos Angeles Review of BooksArts99Libsyn
43
90Podcast Louisiana LiteratureLouisiana LiteratureLouisiana ChannelArts25Buzzsprout
52
91Podcast The StacksThe StacksTraci ThomasArts528ART19
63
92Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts348Libsyn
62
93Podcast The Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieThe Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts12Spreaker
59
94Podcast Dedicated with Doug BruntDedicated with Doug BruntSiriusXMArts124Simplecast
62
95Podcast The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldThe Greatest True Crime Stories Ever ToldiHeartPodcastsArts41Omny Studio
78
96Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
97Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
98Podcast Blourish & Flotts: Beautifully RetoldBlourish & Flotts: Beautifully RetoldBlourish and FlottsArts896Spotify for Podcasters
32
99Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts331Spotify for Podcasters
38
100Podcast Book InBook InRupert Fordham and Charlie FordhamArts70Buzzsprout
73

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