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 23 Apr 2026

04/23/2026

Average data

Episodes: 223
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:52:01

Top 5 authors

1. Agatha Christie (3 shows)
2. London Review of Books (2 shows)
3. BBC Radio 4 (2 shows)
4. Raghvendra Singh (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Acast (13 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Simplecast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts141Acast
79
3Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts67Megaphone
48
4Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
5Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts39Megaphone
74
6Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
7Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
8Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
9Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
10Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
11Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
12Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts226Acast
63
13Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
14Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
15Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
16Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
17Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts163Acast
84
18Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts734Megaphone
48
19Podcast The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts4RSS.com
42
20Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
21Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
22Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
23Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
24Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
25Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts184RedCircle
62
26Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts177Audioboom
57
27Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
28Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
29Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
30Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts461RedCircle
53
31Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
32Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts320Sharpstream
42
33Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
34Podcast 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
35Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
36Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
37Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
38Podcast Shelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyShelf-Aware with Ren and LizzyRen and Lizzy BrowneArts29Unknown
68
39Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
40Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
41Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts508Acast
53
42Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
43Podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishAtomic Habits by James Clear, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts2RSS.com
42
44Podcast 姐姐好读sisreads姐姐好读sisreadssisreadsArts83Fireside
79
45Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
46Podcast Grief WorksGrief WorksJulia SamuelArts6Acast
43
47Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
48Podcast Creative MagicCreative MagicLucy PearceArts70Acast
89
49Podcast In Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinIn Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le GuinUrsula K. Le Guin FoundationArts31Libsyn
52
50Podcast Not Too Busy To WriteNot Too Busy To WritePenny WincerArts122Captivate
63
51Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
52Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
53Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
54Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
55Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
56Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
57Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
58Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
59Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts42Podbean
37
60Podcast The Slow Readers SocietyThe Slow Readers SocietythekennystoryArts3Substack
59
61Podcast Agatha Christie's - Poirot InvestigatesAgatha Christie's - Poirot InvestigatesAgatha ChristieArts11Spreaker
49
62Podcast The MeditationsThe MeditationsMarcus AureliusArts15Spreaker
64
63Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts219Simplecast
63
64Podcast Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastGlamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastChelsea DevantezArts273Megaphone
42
65Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
66Podcast 蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书蜜獾吃书Arts206Ximalaya
53
67Podcast 88 Cups of Tea88 Cups of Tea88 Cups of TeaArts100Libsyn
N/A
68Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts366RSS.com
52
69Podcast The Ukraine ShelfThe Ukraine ShelfUkrainian Institute LondonArts8RSS.com
53
70Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
71Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
72Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
73Podcast LARB Radio HourLARB Radio HourLos Angeles Review of BooksArts99Libsyn
43
74Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts55Spotify for Podcasters
28
75Podcast Poetry Off the ShelfPoetry Off the ShelfPoetry FoundationArts99Simplecast
53
76Podcast 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 GilboArts284Buzzsprout
68
77Podcast Into The AustenverseInto The AustenverseDavid & Lisa CampbellArts81Omny Studio
89
78Podcast Westmapod: Agatha Christie's Secret IdentityWestmapod: Agatha Christie's Secret IdentityChristie TimeArts9Spotify for Podcasters
32
79Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
80Podcast Hardcore LiteratureHardcore LiteratureBenjamin McEvoyArts92Libsyn
58
81Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1351Simplecast
63
82Podcast Gay Erotica by Liam WilliamsGay Erotica by Liam WilliamsLiam WilliamsArts84Captivate
58
83Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
84Podcast Fantasy FanReadsFantasy FanReadsFantasy Fangirls Media NetworkArts34Acast
58
85Podcast Agatha Christie - Man in the Brown SuitAgatha Christie - Man in the Brown SuitAgatha ChristieArts5Spreaker
59
86Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
87Podcast 啤啤說書：廣東話讀書會啤啤說書：廣東話讀書會啤啤說書｜加入早餐會，每天進步1%Arts376Spotify for Podcasters
28
88Podcast Pages of HackneyPages of HackneyPages of HackneyArts37Spotify for Podcasters
33
89Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts183Buzzsprout
42
90Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts456Megaphone
79
91Podcast Loon CallLoon CallRuby and AdaArts25Spotify for Podcasters
48
92Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
93Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts844ART19
48
94Podcast Wuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëWuthering Heights (Full Audiobook) by Emily BrontëEmily BrontëArts34Spreaker
59
95Podcast The Very Short Introductions PodcastThe Very Short Introductions PodcastOxford University PressArts79Blubrry
62
96Podcast A Podcast to the Curious - The M.R. James Podcast A Podcast to the Curious - The M.R. James Podcast A Podcast to the Curious - The M.R. James PodcastArts108Libsyn
32
97Podcast Method and MadnessMethod and MadnessMethod and MadnessArts89Squarespace
43
98Podcast Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy CollectionFriedrich Nietzsche Philosophy CollectionFriedrich NietzscheArts4Spreaker
38
99Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts772Libsyn
48
100Podcast كتب غيّرتناكتب غيّرتناAsharq Podcasts | الشرق بودكاستArts43Omny Studio
83

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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