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 juil. 2026

07/23/2026

Average data

Episodes: 241
Frequency: every 48 days
Duration: 00:47:05

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (4 shows)
2. The New Yorker (2 shows)
3. Homer (2 shows)
4. Unabridged Audiobooks (2 shows)
5. London Review of Books (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (16 shows)
2. Acast (15 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (12 shows)
4. Buzzsprout (8 shows)
5. Simplecast (5 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 Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts134Acast
79
4Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts48Megaphone
58
5Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts100BBC
28
6Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts59Acast
63
7Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
8Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
9Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts73BBC
28
10Podcast 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 GilboArts279Buzzsprout
68
11Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
12Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts151Acast
84
13Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
14Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts9Unknown
79
15Podcast The OdysseyThe OdysseyHomerArts24Spreaker
59
16Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
17Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
18Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts727Megaphone
48
19Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
20Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts211Acast
63
21Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
22Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts177RedCircle
42
23Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts60Audioboom
68
24Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
25Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts221Megaphone
73
26Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts209Megaphone
53
27Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts58Megaphone
48
28Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
29Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
30Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts315Sharpstream
42
31Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts266Acast
59
32Podcast The Hatchards PodcastThe Hatchards PodcastRyan EdgingtonArts72Spreaker
53
33Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
34Podcast Alt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift X PodcastAlt Shift XArts105ART19
42
35Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
36Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts22Podbean
47
37Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
38Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
39Podcast 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 WesterosArts420Spotify for Podcasters
22
40Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts85Spotify for Podcasters
37
41Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts448RedCircle
53
42Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
43Podcast Walking With DanteWalking With DanteMark ScarbroughArts506Captivate
73
44Podcast The Odyssey - HomerThe Odyssey - HomerHomerArts79Spreaker
54
45Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉ Radio 1Arts40Omny Studio
58
46Podcast Books UnboundBooks UnboundAriel Bissett and Raeleen LemayArts329Spotify for Podcasters
38
47Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
48Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
49Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts170Audioboom
57
50Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
51Podcast Grief WorksGrief WorksJulia SamuelArts6Acast
43
52Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts307Libsyn
42
53Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubThe SpectatorArts491Acast
48
54Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts227Simplecast
83
55Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts179Audioboom
52
56Podcast The Critic and Her PublicsThe Critic and Her PublicsMerve EmreArts39ART19
48
57Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts541Megaphone
58
58Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
59Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts493Acast
53
60Podcast The Stranger TimesThe Stranger TimesC.K. McDonnellArts52Buzzsprout
48
61Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1318Simplecast
63
62Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
63Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks569N/A
N/A
64Podcast You Are Odysseus: a retelling of the Odyssey where YOU are the heroYou Are Odysseus: a retelling of the Odyssey where YOU are the heroL Jenkinson-BrownArts15Acast
74
65Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts324Simplecast
48
66Podcast In Writing with Hattie CrisellIn Writing with Hattie CrisellHattie CrisellArts65Audioboom
62
67Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts121Pinecast
53
68Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Society & Culture35BBC
33
69Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
70Podcast The Failing Writers PodcastThe Failing Writers PodcastThe Failing Writers PodcastArts169Acast
73
71Podcast Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guestsGretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guestsGretel le Maître Arts562Buzzsprout
73
72Podcast Tales from the Dark side with Conrad JonesTales from the Dark side with Conrad JonesConrad JonesArts5Buzzsprout
53
73Podcast Alt Shift ZZZAlt Shift ZZZAlt Shift ZZZArts88Spotify for Podcasters
43
74Podcast Master Your Day With Hand-Picked Unabridged Audiobook Collection with Easy AccessMaster Your Day With Hand-Picked Unabridged Audiobook Collection with Easy AccessUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
43
75Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts35Podbean
37
76Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts353Blubrry
28
77Podcast The BunnycastThe BunnycastCaimh McDonnellArts53Podomatic
43
78Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
79Podcast Book InBook InRupert Fordham and Charlie FordhamArts63Buzzsprout
73
80Podcast The H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastThe H.P. Lovecraft Literary PodcastArts266Squarespace
27
81Podcast Data and Doctor DoomData and Doctor DoommjhibbettArts2Podbean
62
82Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts343Buzzsprout
58
83Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
84Podcast The Book ShowThe Book ShowABC AustraliaArts409ABC Australia
43
85Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts139BBC
38
86Podcast Dive Into Top-Rated Professional Audiobook Titles On Your Favorite DevicesDive Into Top-Rated Professional Audiobook Titles On Your Favorite DevicesUnabridged AudiobooksArts1870Unknown
43
87Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
88Podcast hardcover podcasthardcover podcasthardcoverArts149Spotify for Podcasters
22
89Podcast 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%Arts362Spotify for Podcasters
28
90Podcast The Moomin PhenomenonThe Moomin PhenomenonMoomin OfficialArts7Podspace
54
91Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts171Spotify for Podcasters
42
92Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts21Spotify for Podcasters
38
93Podcast Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Timewith Scott Brown & Jamie LoveArts14Acast
79
94Podcast WilderWilderiHeartPodcastsHistory16Omny Studio
69
95Podcast All the Young Dudes - AudiobookAll the Young Dudes - AudiobookNemArts54Spotify for Podcasters
22
96Podcast The Currently Reading PodcastThe Currently Reading PodcastMeredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee CobbArts454Libsyn
62
97Podcast Prose and Cons PodcastProse and Cons PodcastProse and Cons PodcastArts5Spotify for Podcasters
37
98Podcast Louisiana LiteratureLouisiana LiteratureLouisiana ChannelArts25Buzzsprout
52
99Podcast Write Club PodcastWrite Club PodcastWriters OnlineArts61RSS.com
58
100Podcast Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooksArts270Buzzsprout
62

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