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 17 Oct 2026

10/17/2026

Average data

Episodes: 235
Frequency: every 32 days
Duration: 00:51:46

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (4 shows)
2. The New Yorker (2 shows)
3. Book Riot (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. Jack Edwards (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Acast (19 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. Unknown (6 shows)
5. Simplecast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
2Podcast The Joy of BooksThe Joy of BooksThe National Literacy TrustArts3Acast
63
3Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts140Acast
79
4Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
5Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts105BBC
28
6Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
7Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts205Spotify for Podcasters
42
8Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts12Unknown
79
9Podcast 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
10Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
11Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
12Podcast Bookshop StoriesBookshop StoriesTom IdleArts15Spotify for Podcasters
48
13Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts227Megaphone
73
14Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
15Podcast Barbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastBarbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastSpy WriteArts73Unknown
32
16Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts65Acast
63
17Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
18Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts396BBC
28
19Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts77BBC
28
20Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
21Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
22Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
23Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
24Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts161Acast
84
25Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts505Acast
53
26Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts176Audioboom
57
27Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
28Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
29Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
30Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts319Sharpstream
42
31Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
33Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
34Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
35Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
36Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
37Podcast 美西螈与东方巨龙美西螈与东方巨龙美西螈与东方巨龙Arts153Ximalaya
53
38Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
39Podcast 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
40Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts356Megaphone
48
41Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts140BBC
38
42Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts276Buzzsprout
62
43Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
44Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
45Podcast Jeselnik Book ClubJeselnik Book ClubThe RingerArts5Megaphone
38
46Podcast In My Good BooksIn My Good BooksSusie GreenArts149Spotify for Podcasters
58
47Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
48Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
49Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
50Podcast Dracula - AudiobookDracula - AudiobookBram StokerArts27Spreaker
64
51Podcast First ReadFirst ReadPenguin Books AustraliaArts14Spotify for Podcasters
62
52Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
53Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts173Spotify for Podcasters
42
54Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
55Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
56Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
57Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
58Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts12Spotify for Podcasters
52
59Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts733Megaphone
48
60Podcast The Bookshelf ChroniclesThe Bookshelf ChroniclesAC WilsonArts1000Spreaker
64
61Podcast A New LeafA New LeafWill Dorrien-Smith and Jack GrahamArts1Unknown
68
62Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
63Podcast 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
64Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
65Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
66Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
67Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
68Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts73Acast
84
69Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts216Acast
63
70Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts40Podbean
37
71Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
72Podcast Murder Across The PondMurder Across The PondCynth & ElleArts7Unknown
68
73Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts356RSS.com
52
74Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
75Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
76Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts17Acast
49
77Podcast Curious ReadersCurious ReadersCurious ReadersArts45Acast
73
78Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts52Spotify for Podcasters
58
79Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts38Megaphone
74
80Podcast Beatles BooksBeatles BooksJoe WisbeyArts110Podbean
52
81Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks575N/A
N/A
82Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
83Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
84Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1345Simplecast
63
85Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts108Acast
59
86Podcast Louisiana LiteratureLouisiana LiteratureLouisiana ChannelArts25Buzzsprout
52
87Podcast MWI Book ClubMWI Book ClubJohn Amble and Theo LipskyArts5Castos
63
88Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts123Pinecast
53
89Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts768Libsyn
48
90Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
91Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
92Podcast Dracula by Bram Stoker. Complete and Unabridged.Dracula by Bram Stoker. Complete and Unabridged.Mike BennettArts27Spreaker
69
93Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
94Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
95Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts12Omny Studio
62
96Podcast Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastRebecca Thandi NormanArts44Acast
78
97Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
98Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
99Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Society & Culture35BBC
33
100Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63

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