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 21 May 2026

05/21/2026

Average data

Episodes: 209
Frequency: every 14 days
Duration: 00:54:30

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Acast (19 shows)
2. Megaphone (19 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Audioboom (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 Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts225Acast
63
5Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
6Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts177Audioboom
57
7Podcast This Might WorkThis Might WorkBec EvansArts11Acast
94
8Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts39Megaphone
74
9Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
10Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
11Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
12Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
13Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
14Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
15Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
16Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
17Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
18Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
19Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
20Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
21Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
22Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
23Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
24Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts320Sharpstream
42
25Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
26Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
27Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
28Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
29Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
30Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
31Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
32Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
33Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
34Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
35Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts28Spotify for Podcasters
38
36Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
37Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
38Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
39Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
40Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
41Podcast Curious ReadersCurious ReadersCurious ReadersArts46Acast
73
42Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
43Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
44Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
45Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
46Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
47Podcast Friends of Shakespeare and Company read Ulysses by James JoyceFriends of Shakespeare and Company read Ulysses by James JoyceShakespeare and CompanyArts124Acast
94
48Podcast Character StudyCharacter StudyFreya BromleyArts25Acast
69
49Podcast 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
50Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
51Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts42Podbean
37
52Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
53Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts363RSS.com
52
54Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
55Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts507Acast
53
56Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
57Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
58Podcast The Honest Broker PodcastThe Honest Broker PodcastJared HendersonArts12Substack
42
59Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts19Acast
49
60Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
61Podcast Westmapod: Agatha Christie's Secret IdentityWestmapod: Agatha Christie's Secret IdentityChristie TimeArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
62Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts263Spotify for Podcasters
32
63Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
64Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts53Spotify for Podcasters
58
65Podcast I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereI Hear of Sherlock EverywhereScott Monty & Burt WolderArts339Libsyn
68
66Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
67Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
68Podcast Book Riot - The PodcastBook Riot - The PodcastBook RiotArts943Megaphone
48
69Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts74Acast
84
70Podcast Classic Children’s Stories LibraryClassic Children’s Stories LibraryThe Podcast NetworkArts127Spreaker
49
71Podcast Double LoveDouble LoveHeadStuff PodcastsArts217Megaphone
38
72Podcast Frank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank Delaney's Re: JoyceFrank DelaneyArts402Libsyn
43
73Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
74Podcast Nichel Anderson Short Stories And BeyondNichel Anderson Short Stories And BeyondNichel AndersonArts183Podbean
42
75Podcast The Great Books of Literature PodcastThe Great Books of Literature PodcastThe Institute of Public Affairs11Podbean
37
76Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
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The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
77Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉArts39Omny Studio
58
78Podcast Austen ChatAusten ChatJane Austen Society of North AmericaArts41Buzzsprout
73
79Podcast BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERSBUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERSJANNAArts10Spotify for Podcasters
43
80Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
81Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts272Megaphone
42
82Podcast Writers on WritingWriters on WritingBarbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie StoneArts100Squarespace
48
83Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
84Podcast Agatha Christie - Man in the Brown SuitAgatha Christie - Man in the Brown SuitAgatha ChristieArts5Spreaker
59
85Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts771Libsyn
48
86Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
87Podcast #AudioBookClub#AudioBookClubSteve PhillipsArts84Libsyn
53
88Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts92Libsyn
58
89Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts217Acast
63
90Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
91Podcast The Honest Authors' PodcastThe Honest Authors' PodcastHonest AuthorsArts83Spreaker
42
92Podcast StackedStackedStackedArts44Acast
79
93Podcast The Ukraine ShelfThe Ukraine ShelfUkrainian Institute LondonArts8RSS.com
53
94Podcast Field RambleField RambleFieldzineArts76Buzzsprout
73
95Podcast Gorls UnpluggedGorls UnpluggedGorls UnpluggedArts23Spotify for Podcasters
53
96Podcast Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated MatesArts425Captivate
68
97Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts460Libsyn
62
98Podcast Grief WorksGrief WorksJulia SamuelArts6Acast
43
99Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
100Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts55Spotify for Podcasters
28

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