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 24 May 2026

05/24/2026

Average data

Episodes: 230
Frequency: every 41 days
Duration: 00:50:09

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (18 shows)
2. Acast (16 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (9 shows)
4. Simplecast (7 shows)
5. RSS.com (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts40Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts141Acast
79
3Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts227Acast
63
4Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts53Megaphone
58
5Podcast This Might WorkThis Might WorkBec EvansArts11Acast
94
6Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts544Audioboom
63
7Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
8Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
9Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
10Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts178Audioboom
57
11Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts24Megaphone
68
12Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts68Megaphone
48
13Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts185RedCircle
62
14Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
15Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts237Megaphone
38
16Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts398BBC
28
17Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts40Megaphone
74
18Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenSociety & Culture228Acast
73
19Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts431Megaphone
48
20Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts106BBC
28
21Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts3Simplecast
48
22Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
23Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
24Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts164Acast
84
25Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts229Megaphone
73
26Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts206Spotify for Podcasters
42
27Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts321Sharpstream
42
28Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
29Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
30Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts278Megaphone
53
31Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts735Megaphone
48
32Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts66Acast
63
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 Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
35Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts213Megaphone
53
36Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts42Podbean
37
37Podcast Curious ReadersCurious ReadersCurious ReadersArts46Acast
73
38Podcast Chapters at The Book Shop Chapters at The Book Shop Chapters Arts12Buzzsprout
52
39Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts30Spotify for Podcasters
38
40Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
41Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts369RSS.com
52
42Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts462RedCircle
53
43Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
44Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
45Podcast Jane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime StoriesJane Austen Bedtime PodArts265Spotify for Podcasters
32
46Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
47Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts77Spotify for Podcasters
37
48Podcast I'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingI'll Read What She's ReadingArts184Buzzsprout
42
49Podcast The Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike & Ellacott FilesThe Strike and Ellacott FilesArts174Spotify for Podcasters
42
50Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
51Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts509Acast
53
52Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
53Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
54Podcast Agatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha Christie Secret of the ChimneysAgatha ChristieArts7Spreaker
49
55Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts548Megaphone
58
56Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks576N/A
N/A
57Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts231Simplecast
83
58Podcast CEREBROCEREBROConnor GoldsmithArts154RedCircle
48
59Podcast 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
60Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1355Simplecast
63
61Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
62Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts358Blubrry
28
63Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts277ART19
69
64Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts38Simplecast
43
65Podcast Get Your Favorite Audiobook Collection in Entertainment & Performing ArtsGet Your Favorite Audiobook Collection in Entertainment & Performing ArtsUnabridged AudiobooksArts170Unknown
49
66Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Penn Podcast For WritersJoanna PennArts304Blubrry
38
67Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts188Audioboom
52
68Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts795Megaphone
58
69Podcast The Honest Authors' PodcastThe Honest Authors' PodcastHonest AuthorsArts83Spreaker
42
70Podcast harry potter and the philosopher's stoneharry potter and the philosopher's stoneharry potter and the philosopher's stoneArts2Spotify for Podcasters
48
71Podcast Novel ApproachesNovel ApproachesLondon Review of BooksArts15Megaphone
69
72Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts53Spotify for Podcasters
58
73Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
74Podcast Sacred and Profane LoveSacred and Profane LoveJennifer FreyArts90Libsyn
38
75Podcast The MeditationsThe MeditationsMarcus AureliusArts15Spreaker
64
76Podcast 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
77Podcast The Guardian Books podcastThe Guardian Books podcastThe GuardianArts102Acast
27
78Podcast PLOT TWISTPLOT TWISTSoman Chainani and Victoria AveyardArts72Acast
63
79Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
80Podcast Double LoveDouble LoveHeadStuff PodcastsArts217Megaphone
38
81Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts131Megaphone
38
82Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
83Podcast The Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieThe Big Four (1927) by Agatha ChristieAgatha ChristieArts12Spreaker
59
84Podcast UlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 DaysUlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Daysmark sanford grossArts27Buzzsprout
38
85Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
86Podcast Reading McCarthyReading McCarthyScott Yarbrough and Guest HostsArts64Buzzsprout
68
87Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
88Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts796Megaphone
42
89Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts57Spotify for Podcasters
28
90Podcast From the Front PorchFrom the Front PorchThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleArts620Podbean
58
91Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
92Podcast Start with Why by Simon Sinek, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishStart with Why by Simon Sinek, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
93Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts219Simplecast
63
94Podcast The Avid Reader ShowThe Avid Reader ShowSamuel HankinArts800Podomatic
49
95Podcast Poured OverPoured OverBarnes & NobleArts773Libsyn
48
96Podcast 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 WesterosArts422Spotify for Podcasters
22
97Podcast The Bookcast ClubThe Bookcast ClubThe Bookcast ClubArts147Acast
53
98Podcast Take Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishTake Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
99Podcast Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comPodcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.comCory DoctorowArts757Unknown
32
100Podcast Book InBook InRupert Fordham and Charlie FordhamArts70Buzzsprout
73

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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