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 20 Feb 2026

02/20/2026

Average data

Episodes: 232
Frequency: every 13 days
Duration: 01:06:00

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (19 shows)
2. Acast (15 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (12 shows)
4. Spreaker (7 shows)
5. Simplecast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
2Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
3Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
4Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts105BBC
28
5Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts396BBC
28
6Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
7Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
8Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
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The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
9Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
11Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
12Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
13Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
14Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
15Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts140Acast
79
16Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts227Megaphone
73
17Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts162Acast
84
18Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
19Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
20Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts205Spotify for Podcasters
42
21Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
22Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
23Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
24Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
25Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts223Acast
63
26Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
27Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
28Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
29Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts733Megaphone
48
30Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
31Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
32Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts793Megaphone
58
33Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts38Megaphone
74
34Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts429Megaphone
48
35Podcast The Graham Norton Book ClubThe Graham Norton Book ClubAudible OriginalsArts31ART19
68
36Podcast Catholic Bible StudyCatholic Bible StudyAugustine InstituteArts257Simplecast
63
37Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts326Simplecast
48
38Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
39Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts319Sharpstream
42
40Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
41Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
42Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts459RedCircle
53
43Podcast 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
44Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
45Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts173Spotify for Podcasters
42
46Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts140BBC
38
47Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
48Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
49Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts275ART19
69
50Podcast The Mythic Mic PodcastThe Mythic Mic PodcastBethany AmandaArts49Buzzsprout
68
51Podcast Frank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank DelaneyArts402Libsyn
43
52Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts40Podbean
37
53Podcast Write Now with ScrivenerWrite Now with ScrivenerLiterature & LatteArts66Fireside
59
54Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
55Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts331Spotify for Podcasters
38
56Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
57Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubThe SpectatorArts497Acast
48
58Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
59Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts941Megaphone
48
60Podcast After BloomsburyAfter BloomsburyCharlestonArts4Acast
64
61Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts506Acast
53
62Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts842ART19
48
63Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
64Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
65Podcast Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings ExplainedLord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings ExplainedRobots RadioArts235RedCircle
63
66Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts794Megaphone
42
68Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts176Audioboom
57
69Podcast The H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastArts266Squarespace
27
70Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38
71Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts77BBC
28
72Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts73Acast
84
73Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts55Spotify for Podcasters
28
74Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
75Podcast كنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسكنوز السيرة للشيخ عثمان الخميسPodcast RecordArts58Simplecast
72
76Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts262Spotify for Podcasters
32
77Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
78Podcast The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastThe Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastDani and BrettArts517Spreaker
53
79Podcast Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internetKowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internetTara A. DevlinArts241Pinecast
53
80Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
81Podcast The Derelict SagaThe Derelict SagaPaul E CooleyArts146Libsyn
49
82Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
83Podcast 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
84Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts423Captivate
68
85Podcast franks audiofranks audiofrank mc guileArts117Spotify for Podcasters
33
86Podcast Wuthering Heights - Emily BrontëWuthering Heights - Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts44Spreaker
49
87Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
88Podcast The James Herriot Podcast from the World of James Herriot visitor attraction in ThirskThe James Herriot Podcast from the World of James Herriot visitor attraction in ThirskWorld of James Herriot Visitor Atraction in ThirskArts9Spotify for Podcasters
22
89Podcast Shelf RespectShelf RespectShelf RespectArts21Audioboom
48
90Podcast The Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieThe Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts12Spreaker
59
91Podcast Blourish & Flotts: Beautifully RetoldBlourish & Flotts: Beautifully RetoldBlourish and FlottsArts896Spotify for Podcasters
32
92Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
93Podcast Grief WorksGrief WorksJulia SamuelArts6Acast
43
94Podcast The Honest Authors' PodcastThe Honest Authors' PodcastHonest AuthorsArts83Spreaker
42
95Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts186Audioboom
52
96Podcast 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
97Podcast Life On Books PodcastLife On Books PodcastLife On BooksArts108Spotify for Podcasters
32
98Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
99Podcast Double LoveDouble LoveHeadStuff PodcastsArts217Megaphone
38
100Podcast Knowledge = PowerKnowledge = PowerRitaArts476Spotify for Podcasters
28

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

The podcast landscape in Great Britain is constantly evolving, with new shows emerging and established ones climbing the ranks. Our data reveals intriguing trends in podcasting, such as the average number of episodes produced, typical episode lengths, and the most consistent publication schedules. These insights can help listeners find their next favorite podcast and give creators a deeper understanding of what resonates with their audience.

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