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 sept. 2026

09/18/2026

Average data

Episodes: 262
Frequency: every 33 days
Duration: 00:58:28

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Acast (20 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (12 shows)
4. Simplecast (9 shows)
5. Unknown (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts34Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts135Acast
79
3Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
4Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
5Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
6Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts97Acast
79
7Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts154Acast
84
8Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
9Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
11Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts172Audioboom
57
12Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
13Podcast 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
14Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts74BBC
28
15Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts60Acast
63
16Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts316Sharpstream
42
17Podcast Exploring The GreatsExploring The GreatsExploring The Greats Arts8Megaphone
53
18Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
19Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts102BBC
28
20Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts213Acast
63
21Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
22Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts60Megaphone
48
23Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
24Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
25Podcast Barbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastBarbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastSpy WriteArts66Unknown
32
26Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
27Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
28Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
29Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts755Unknown
32
30Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
31Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts275Megaphone
53
32Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts87Spotify for Podcasters
37
33Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48
34Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
35Podcast Tom's Book ClubTom's Book ClubThomas WattersArts40Acast
83
36Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
37Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
38Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts9Unknown
79
39Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts107Acast
59
40Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts307Libsyn
42
41Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
42Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts786Megaphone
58
43Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts325Simplecast
48
44Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
45Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
46Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
47Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts48Spotify for Podcasters
58
48Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts100Podbean
58
49Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts71Acast
84
50Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
51Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts34Megaphone
74
52Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts450RedCircle
53
53Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts425Megaphone
48
54Podcast Super Scary Haunted HomeschoolSuper Scary Haunted HomeschoolGrady HendrixArts19Buzzsprout
52
55Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts354Blubrry
28
56Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts23Podbean
47
57Podcast Westmapod: Agatha Christie's Secret IdentityWestmapod: Agatha Christie's Secret IdentityChristie TimeArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
58Podcast The Stories Writers Tell ThemselvesThe Stories Writers Tell ThemselvesKatherineArts14Buzzsprout
47
59Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts543Megaphone
58
60Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts266Acast
59
61Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts253Spotify for Podcasters
32
62Podcast The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960sThe Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960sThe Swinging ChristiesArts38Spotify for Podcasters
32
63Podcast Irish BooksIrish BooksChristopher MurrayArts11Omny Studio
83
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 GilboArts281Buzzsprout
68
65Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
66Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts7Omny Studio
42
67Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts350Megaphone
48
68Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts214Acast
63
69Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts213Simplecast
63
70Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
71Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
72Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts181Audioboom
52
73Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts508Captivate
73
74Podcast Bookshop StoriesBookshop StoriesTom IdleArts11Spotify for Podcasters
48
75Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
76Podcast MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesNoeArts140RSS.com
21
77Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts495Acast
53
78Podcast Fantasy FanFellasFantasy FanFellasFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts41Acast
69
79Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
80Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks571N/A
N/A
81Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1324Simplecast
63
82Podcast Otherppl with Brad ListiOtherppl with Brad ListiBrad ListiArts1348Megaphone
43
83Podcast Ascend - The Great Books PodcastAscend - The Great Books PodcastHarrison Garlick and Adam MinihanArts151Captivate
42
84Podcast Leigh Turner diplomacy and writingLeigh Turner diplomacy and writingLeigh TurnerArts77Spotify for Podcasters
32
85Podcast Everything CookbooksEverything CookbooksAndrea Nguyen, Molly Stevens, Kate Leahy, Kristin DonnellyArts206Simplecast
63
86Podcast The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carre CastArts98Unknown
27
87Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts933Megaphone
48
88Podcast Grief WorksGrief WorksJulia SamuelArts6Acast
43
89Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts99Squarespace
48
90Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
91Podcast Curious ReadersCurious ReadersCurious ReadersArts43Acast
73
92Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts329Spotify for Podcasters
38
93Podcast Medieval BeginningsMedieval BeginningsLondon Review of BooksArts13Acast
69
94Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
95Podcast داستان شبداستان شبDASTANESHABArts1548Acast
49
96Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
97Podcast The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian PodcastThe Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian PodcastMike & IanArts253Podbean
41
98Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts270ART19
69
99Podcast The H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastArts266Squarespace
27
100Podcast Reading GlassesReading GlassesBrea Grant and Mallory O'MearaArts490Simplecast
69

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