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 18 Feb 2026

02/18/2026

Average data

Episodes: 216
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:58:48

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (5 shows)
2. Agatha Christie (4 shows)
3. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
4. Book Riot (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (20 shows)
2. Acast (14 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (11 shows)
4. Spreaker (8 shows)
5. Simplecast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
2Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
3Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
4Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
5Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
6Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
7Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
8Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts39Megaphone
74
9Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
10Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
11Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
12Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
13Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
14Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
15Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
16Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
17Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
18Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
19Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
20Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
21Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
22Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
23Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts141Acast
79
24Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
25Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
26Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
27Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
28Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
29Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
30Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts320Sharpstream
42
31Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
32Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
33Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
34Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
35Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
36Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
37Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
38Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
39Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts508Acast
53
40Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
41Podcast After BloomsburyAfter BloomsburyCharlestonArts4Acast
64
42Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
43Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
45Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteReligion & Spirituality259Simplecast
63
46Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
47Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
48Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
49Podcast The Graham Norton Book ClubThe Graham Norton Book ClubAudible OriginalsArts3ART19
52
50Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts174Spotify for Podcasters
42
51Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
52Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
53Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
54Podcast The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carre CastArts101Unknown
27
55Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
56Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
57Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
58Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
59Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts332Spotify for Podcasters
38
60Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts42Podbean
37
61Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts55Spotify for Podcasters
28
62Podcast Wuthering Heights - Emily BrontëWuthering Heights - Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts44Spreaker
49
63Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts264Spotify for Podcasters
32
64Podcast 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 WesterosArts421Spotify for Podcasters
22
65Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
66Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubThe SpectatorArts497Acast
48
67Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts177Audioboom
57
68Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
69Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
70Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
71Podcast Frank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank DelaneyArts402Libsyn
43
72Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts142BBC
38
73Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
74Podcast Shakespeare For AllShakespeare For AllMaria Devlin McNairArts50Simplecast
74
75Podcast The Next Edition with Mallika KapurThe Next Edition with Mallika KapurMallika KapurArts12Omny Studio
58
76Podcast Old School with Shilo BrooksOld School with Shilo BrooksThe Free PressArts35Megaphone
58
77Podcast Wuthering Heights, audiobookWuthering Heights, audiobookAnna BArts34Spreaker
43
78Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts44Acast
63
79Podcast Lee Miller and Roland Penrose: Love Letters Bound in Gold HandcuffsLee Miller and Roland Penrose: Love Letters Bound in Gold HandcuffsLee Miller ArchivesArts20Acast
89
80Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
81Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
82Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
83Podcast Classic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook CollectionClassic Audiobook Collection LLCArts2000Megaphone
48
84Podcast Aspects of HistoryAspects of HistoryZeb Baker-SmithArts362Megaphone
53
85Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
86Podcast The Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieThe Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts12Spreaker
59
87Podcast The Murder on the Link - Agatha ChristieThe Murder on the Link - Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts12Spreaker
59
88Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
89Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
90Podcast FictionalFictionalJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | NextpodArts58Libsyn
63
91Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
92Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts92Spotify for Podcasters
37
93Podcast Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
94Missing podcast logo
Face à l'histoire
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
France InterHistory337N/A
N/A
95Podcast Start with Why by Simon Sinek, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStart with Why by Simon Sinek, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
96Podcast The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
97Podcast Jane EyreJane EyreCharlotte BrontëArts38Spreaker
64
98Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
99Podcast Sherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionSherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionAppbly.comArts131Spotify for Podcasters
42
100Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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