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 Aug 2026

08/20/2026

Average data

Episodes: 276
Frequency: every 47 days
Duration: 01:00:01

Top 5 authors

1. Book Riot (3 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
3. London Review of Books (3 shows)
4. Agatha Christie (2 shows)
5. NPR (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (21 shows)
2. Acast (14 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
4. Simplecast (7 shows)
5. Podbean (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
2Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
3Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
4Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts212Acast
63
5Podcast The Murder at the Vicarage The Murder at the Vicarage Katie PerrittArts2Spotify for Podcasters
22
6Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts135Acast
79
7Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts152Acast
84
8Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
9Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
10Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts60Acast
63
11Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
12Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts73BBC
28
13Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
14Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts101BBC
28
15Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
16Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
17Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
18Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
19Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
20Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
21Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
22Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
23Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts9Unknown
79
24Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
25Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
26Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
27Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
28Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48
29Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
30Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts86Spotify for Podcasters
37
31Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
32Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts22Podbean
47
33Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
34Podcast Exploring The GreatsExploring The GreatsExploring The Greats Arts8Megaphone
53
35Podcast Master Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With The Unabridged Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1945Unknown
53
36Podcast Prose Society with Eli RalloProse Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsArts7Omny Studio
42
37Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
38Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
39Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts180Audioboom
52
40Podcast Naaji /ناجـیNaaji /ناجـیPariArts106Acast
59
41Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts192Buzzsprout
38
42Podcast Bookshop StoriesBookshop StoriesTom IdleArts10Spotify for Podcasters
48
43Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts718Unknown
32
44Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
45Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
46Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
47Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts324Simplecast
48
48Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts316Sharpstream
42
49Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
50Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts212Simplecast
63
51Podcast La Guerre et la PaixLa Guerre et la PaixINAArts26Octopus
64
52Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts507Captivate
73
53Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
54Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
55Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts266Acast
59
56Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
57Podcast 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 GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
58Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts100Podbean
58
59Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts493Acast
53
60Podcast All the Books!All the Books!Book RiotArts1066Megaphone
63
61Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts121Pinecast
53
62Podcast Book InBook InRupert Fordham and Charlie FordhamArts63Buzzsprout
73
63Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1320Simplecast
63
64Podcast 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
65Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts60Audioboom
68
66Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts752Libsyn
48
67Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
68Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
69Podcast 給我一個故事的時間給我一個故事的時間婷婷＆彬如Arts148SoundOn
53
70Podcast Page One - The Writer's PodcastPage One - The Writer's PodcastSTET PodcastsArts361Acast
53
71Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
72Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts35Podbean
37
73Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉ Radio 1Arts40Omny Studio
58
74Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts932Megaphone
48
75Podcast Field RambleField RambleFieldzineArts70Buzzsprout
68
76Podcast Knowledge = PowerKnowledge = PowerRitaArts476Spotify for Podcasters
28
77Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
78Podcast Novel ApproachesNovel ApproachesLondon Review of BooksArts15Megaphone
69
79Podcast Access Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceAccess Studio-Quality Audiobook Collection on Any DeviceUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
43
80Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
81Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts48Spotify for Podcasters
28
82Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
83Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts70Spotify for Podcasters
37
84Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts171Audioboom
57
85Podcast The Very Short Introductions PodcastThe Very Short Introductions PodcastOxford University PressArts79Blubrry
62
86Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts449RedCircle
53
87Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
88Podcast The Booker Prize PodcastThe Booker Prize PodcastThe Booker PrizeArts43Megaphone
68
89Podcast Curious ReadersCurious ReadersCurious ReadersArts43Acast
73
90Podcast The Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieThe Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts12Spreaker
59
91Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts91Libsyn
63
92Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Society & Culture35BBC
33
93Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts614Podbean
58
94Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
95Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
96Podcast Persuasion by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenDream audio booksArts24Spreaker
59
97Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
98Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
99Podcast Collected: The PodcastCollected: The PodcastRoyal Literary FundArts24Libsyn
73
100Podcast 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 RadioArts230RedCircle
63

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