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 19 May 2026

05/19/2026

Average data

Episodes: 228
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:51:07

Top 5 authors

1. Agatha Christie (5 shows)
2. Raghvendra Singh (5 shows)
3. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
4. The Spectator (2 shows)
5. NPR (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Acast (18 shows)
2. Megaphone (15 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
4. Simplecast (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts141Acast
79
3Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
4Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
5Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
6Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts177Audioboom
57
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
8Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts39Megaphone
74
9Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
10Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
11Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
12Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
13Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
14Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
15Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
16Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
17Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
18Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
19Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
20Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
21Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
22Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
23Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
24Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
25Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
26Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
27Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
28Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
29Podcast This Might WorkThis Might WorkBec EvansArts11Acast
94
30Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
31Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
32Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts28Spotify for Podcasters
38
33Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
34Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
35Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
36Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
37Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
38Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
39Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts19Acast
49
40Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts320Sharpstream
42
41Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
42Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
43Podcast Frank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank DelaneyArts402Libsyn
43
44Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
45Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
46Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
47Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
48Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
49Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts53Spotify for Podcasters
58
50Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
51Podcast Agatha Christie's - Poirot InvestigatesAgatha Christie's - Poirot InvestigatesAgatha ChristieArts11Spreaker
49
52Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
53Podcast Character StudyCharacter StudyFreya BromleyArts25Acast
69
54Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts364RSS.com
52
55Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
56Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts508Acast
53
57Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
58Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts218Simplecast
63
59Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
60Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts264Spotify for Podcasters
32
61Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts74Acast
84
62Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
63Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
64Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts349Libsyn
62
65Podcast The Guardian Books podcastThe Guardian Books podcastThe GuardianArts102Acast
27
66Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
67Podcast 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
68Podcast Agatha Christie - Man in the Brown SuitAgatha Christie - Man in the Brown SuitAgatha ChristieArts5Spreaker
59
69Podcast The Big Four by Agatha ChristieThe Big Four by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
59
70Podcast The Write and Wrong Podcast | Writing Tips, Book Publishing and Literary AgentsThe Write and Wrong Podcast | Writing Tips, Book Publishing and Literary AgentsJamie Greenwood | Book Publishing Industry Navigator & WriterArts300Zencastr
61
71Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
72Podcast Blabbing with Booksellers - a Waterstones Brighton Podcast.Blabbing with Booksellers - a Waterstones Brighton Podcast.BlabbingWithBooksellersArts3Spotify for Podcasters
22
73Podcast Curious ReadersCurious ReadersCurious ReadersArts46Acast
73
74Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
75Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
76Podcast Double LoveDouble LoveHeadStuff PodcastsArts217Megaphone
38
77Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
78Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts92Libsyn
58
79Podcast The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian PodcastThe Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian PodcastMike & IanArts255Podbean
41
80Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubThe SpectatorArts497Acast
48
81Podcast Take Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishTake Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
82Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
83Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts174Spotify for Podcasters
42
84Podcast 牛哥講經丨廣東話哲學、書籍分享牛哥講經丨廣東話哲學、書籍分享讀物農莊 Anybooks FarmArts269Spotify for Podcasters
48
85Podcast The PalFest PodcastThe PalFest PodcastThe Palestine Festival of LiteratureArts17Podbean
62
87Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts141BBC
38
88Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
89Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
90Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts217Acast
63
91Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
92Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
93Podcast 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
94Podcast Hardcover HooligansHardcover HooligansHardcover HooligansArts75Fireside
59
95Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
96Podcast Sherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionSherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionAppbly.comArts131Spotify for Podcasters
42
97Podcast Doings of Doyle - The Arthur Conan Doyle PodcastDoings of Doyle - The Arthur Conan Doyle PodcastdoingsofdoyleArts76Podbean
47
98Podcast Tea or Books?Tea or Books?Simon and RachelArts155Unknown
43
99Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
100Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68

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