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 Oct 2026

10/24/2026

Average data

Episodes: 234
Frequency: every 44 days
Duration: 01:00:09

Top 5 authors

1. London Review of Books (6 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
3. The New Yorker (2 shows)
4. NPR (2 shows)
5. Service95 (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (24 shows)
2. Acast (13 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (10 shows)
4. Simplecast (8 shows)
5. Unknown (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts140Acast
79
3Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts228Megaphone
73
4Podcast DTFaeDTFaeDTFae PodcastArts199Buzzsprout
48
5Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts52Megaphone
58
6Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts205Spotify for Podcasters
42
7Podcast 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
8Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts224Acast
63
9Podcast The Joy of BooksThe Joy of BooksThe National Literacy TrustArts3Acast
63
10Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts397BBC
28
11Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts543Audioboom
63
12Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
13Podcast WodcastWodcastInto the WordsArts12Unknown
79
14Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts105BBC
28
15Podcast The New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts236Megaphone
38
16Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
17Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts65Acast
63
18Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts66Megaphone
48
19Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts101Acast
79
20Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts78BBC
28
21Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
22Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts277Megaphone
53
23Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts733Megaphone
48
24Podcast Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithPositive Distraction with Alexander McCall SmithAlexander McCall SmithArts12Spotify for Podcasters
52
25Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts268Acast
59
26Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
27Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts24Podbean
47
28Podcast Bookshop StoriesBookshop StoriesTom IdleArts16Spotify for Podcasters
48
29Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts176Audioboom
57
30Podcast Jeselnik Book ClubJeselnik Book ClubThe RingerArts5Megaphone
38
31Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts319Sharpstream
42
32Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts230Simplecast
83
33Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts23Megaphone
68
34Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts212Megaphone
53
35Podcast 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
36Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts183RedCircle
62
37Podcast Barbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastBarbican Station - A Slow Horses PodcastSpy WriteArts74Unknown
32
38Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts162Acast
84
39Podcast Download Full Award-Winning Biographies & Memoirs Audiobook Titles on a slow Sunday afternoon with a Free TrialDownload Full Award-Winning Biographies & Memoirs Audiobook Titles on a slow Sunday afternoon with a Free TrialUnabridged AudiobooksArts31Unknown
53
40Podcast Marlon and Jake Read Dead PeopleMarlon and Jake Read Dead PeoplePenguin Random HouseArts45Simplecast
68
41Podcast Slightly FoxedSlightly FoxedSlightly Foxed: The Real Reader's QuarterlyArts61Audioboom
73
42Podcast Master Your Day With Expertly Narrated Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyMaster Your Day With Expertly Narrated Audiobook Collection Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyTop-Rated AudiobooksArts1965Unknown
53
43Podcast Shelved By GenreShelved By GenreRanged TouchArts90Blubrry
38
44Podcast Among the AncientsAmong the AncientsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
45Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts507Acast
53
46Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts360RSS.com
52
47Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts460RedCircle
53
48Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
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The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
49Podcast Aspects of HistoryAspects of HistoryZeb Baker-SmithArts361Megaphone
53
50Podcast 牛哥講經丨廣東話哲學、書籍分享牛哥講經丨廣東話哲學、書籍分享讀物農莊 Anybooks FarmArts269Spotify for Podcasters
48
51Podcast The Bookshelf ChroniclesThe Bookshelf ChroniclesAC WilsonArts1000Spreaker
64
52Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts76Spotify for Podcasters
37
53Podcast Talking ScaredTalking ScaredNeil McRobertArts356Megaphone
48
54Podcast Dracula by Bram Stoker. Complete and Unabridged.Dracula by Bram Stoker. Complete and Unabridged.Mike BennettArts27Spreaker
69
55Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts430Megaphone
48
56Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
57Podcast London Writers' SalonLondon Writers' SalonParul Bavishi, Matthew TrinettiArts218Simplecast
63
58Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
59Podcast 文化有限文化有限文化有限Arts366Unknown
63
60Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts311Libsyn
42
61Podcast Among the Ancients IIAmong the Ancients IILondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
58
62Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
63Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts327Simplecast
48
64Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts203ART19
68
65Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
66Podcast Human ConditionsHuman ConditionsLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
67Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts52Spotify for Podcasters
58
68Podcast The Booker Prize PodcastThe Booker Prize PodcastThe Booker PrizeArts43Megaphone
68
69Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts27Spotify for Podcasters
38
70Podcast 美西螈与东方巨龙美西螈与东方巨龙美西螈与东方巨龙Arts153Ximalaya
53
71Podcast Beatles BooksBeatles BooksJoe WisbeyArts111Podbean
52
72Podcast The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carre CastArts101Unknown
27
74Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Podcast The Queen's Reading Room Arts26Acast
78
75Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts794Megaphone
58
76Podcast First ReadFirst ReadPenguin Books AustraliaArts14Spotify for Podcasters
62
77Podcast 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
78Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts424Acast
84
79Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts130Libsyn
73
80Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
81Podcast 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 RadioArts236RedCircle
63
82Podcast 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 FoundationArts30Libsyn
52
83Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1347Simplecast
63
84Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Society & Culture35BBC
33
85Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts843ART19
48
86Podcast Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryBetween The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryDavid Naimon, Milkweed EditionsArts357Blubrry
28
87Podcast Fiction and the FantasticFiction and the FantasticLondon Review of BooksArts15Megaphone
63
88Podcast Great AudiobooksGreat AudiobooksGreat LiteratureArts2000RedCircle
43
89Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
90Podcast Flights of FantasyFlights of FantasyFlights of FantasyArts187Audioboom
52
91Podcast Book InBook InRupert Fordham and Charlie FordhamArts70Buzzsprout
73
92Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts68Spotify for Podcasters
52
93Podcast Outdoorsy Women+ Book PodOutdoorsy Women+ Book PodChristine ReedArts13Buzzsprout
37
94Podcast On SatireOn SatireLondon Review of BooksArts13Megaphone
63
95Podcast 🟡 Free Audiobooks: Classic Books🟡 Free Audiobooks: Classic BooksFree Audiobook LibraryArts154Spreaker
53
96Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts547Megaphone
58
97Podcast The Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenThe Thing About AustenArts123Pinecast
53
98Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts39Megaphone
74
99Podcast The Newest OlympianThe Newest OlympianMike SchubertArts276ART19
69
100Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts130Megaphone
38

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