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 30 May 2026

05/30/2026

Average data

Episodes: 194
Frequency: every 12 days
Duration: 00:57:00

Top 5 authors

1. Raghvendra Singh (4 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (3 shows)
3. Agatha Christie (3 shows)
4. The Spectator (2 shows)
5. The New Yorker (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Acast (19 shows)
2. Megaphone (17 shows)
3. Spotify for Podcasters (13 shows)
4. Podbean (7 shows)
5. Simplecast (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
2Podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubSara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubPlosiveArts135Acast
79
3Podcast Service95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95 Book Club With Dua LipaService95Arts49Megaphone
58
4Podcast Ask Penguin Ask Penguin Penguin Books UKArts266Acast
59
5Podcast Jane Austen's Paper TrailJane Austen's Paper TrailThe ConversationArts8Captivate
58
6Podcast Fantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsFantasy FangirlsArts212Acast
63
7Podcast Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastWomen’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime MediaArts171Audioboom
57
8Podcast Inklings Book ClubInklings Book ClubJack EdwardsArts57Megaphone
43
9Podcast The Waterstones PodcastThe Waterstones PodcastWaterstonesArts202Spotify for Podcasters
42
10Podcast Zero to Well-ReadZero to Well-ReadBook RiotArts59Megaphone
48
11Podcast Take Four BooksTake Four BooksBBC Radio 4Arts73BBC
28
12Podcast London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review BookshopArts728Megaphone
48
13Podcast PASSAGES: On MorrisonPASSAGES: On MorrisonNamwali Serpell, Random HouseArts9Libsyn
59
14Podcast Myths and LegendsMyths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, NextpodArts540Audioboom
63
15Podcast The Clearing with Katherine MayThe Clearing with Katherine MayKatherine MayArts96Acast
79
16Podcast The Radio 2 Book ClubThe Radio 2 Book ClubBBC Radio 2Arts101BBC
28
17Podcast BacklistedBacklistedBacklistedArts274Megaphone
53
18Podcast Fresh AirFresh AirNPRArts300Simplecast
59
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 New Yorker: FictionThe New Yorker: FictionThe New YorkerArts235Megaphone
38
21Podcast Close ReadingsClose ReadingsLondon Review of BooksArts222Megaphone
73
22Podcast The BibliofillesThe BibliofillesHosted by Sophie and ChayaArts33Megaphone
74
23Podcast A Good ReadA Good ReadBBC Radio 4Arts394BBC
28
24Podcast On the Road with Penguin ClassicsOn the Road with Penguin ClassicsPenguin Random House UKArts34Acast
63
25Podcast Secret Life of BooksSecret Life of BooksSophie Gee and Jonty ClaypoleArts153Acast
84
26Podcast Simon Mayo's Books of the YearSimon Mayo's Books of the YearBauer Media Arts316Sharpstream
42
27Podcast This Might WorkThis Might WorkBec EvansArts8Acast
74
28Podcast The Book ReviewThe Book ReviewThe New York TimesArts2Simplecast
48
29Podcast Off The Shelf with Morgann BookOff The Shelf with Morgann BookBookish MediaArts60Acast
63
30Podcast Sentimental GarbageSentimental GarbageJustice for Dumb WomenArts227Acast
73
31Podcast The Chris Hedges ReportThe Chris Hedges ReportChris HedgesArts100Podbean
58
32Podcast Sherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime StoriesSherlock Holmes Bedtime PodArts178RedCircle
42
33Podcast The Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastThe Prancing Pony PodcastArts424Megaphone
48
34Missing podcast logo
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Bloody FMBooks571N/A
N/A
35Podcast Poetry UnboundPoetry UnboundOn Being StudiosArts228Simplecast
83
36Podcast ShedunnitShedunnitCaroline CramptonArts210Megaphone
53
37Podcast Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishDare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
38Podcast Character StudyCharacter StudyFreya BromleyArts25Acast
69
39Podcast The Shakespeare and Company InterviewThe Shakespeare and Company InterviewShakespeare and CompanyArts214Acast
63
40Podcast Prose and Cons PodcastProse and Cons PodcastProse and Cons PodcastArts5Spotify for Podcasters
37
41Podcast STACK with Jake and EllaSTACK with Jake and EllaSTACK Books/W!ZARD StudiosArts20Megaphone
68
42Podcast Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastHello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl PodcastGrant DavisArts71Spotify for Podcasters
37
43Podcast Agatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha Christie Radio PlaysAgatha ChristieArts4Spreaker
49
44Podcast All About Agatha ChristieAll About Agatha ChristieChristieArts325Simplecast
48
45Podcast Spybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary Spy PodcastShane WhaleyArts307Libsyn
42
46Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About WritingThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe LyraArts449RedCircle
53
47Podcast The Failing Writers PodcastThe Failing Writers PodcastThe Failing Writers PodcastArts169Acast
73
48Podcast The History of LiteratureThe History of LiteratureJacke Wilson / The PodglomerateArts785Megaphone
58
49Podcast Hay Festival PodcastHay Festival PodcastHay FestivalArts70Unknown
53
50Podcast What Should I Read Next?What Should I Read Next?Anne BogelArts542Megaphone
58
51Podcast NPR's Book of the DayNPR's Book of the DayNPRArts1322Simplecast
63
52Podcast The Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewThe Book Club ReviewArts202ART19
68
53Podcast One NightstandOne NightstandBustleArts47Spotify for Podcasters
58
54Podcast Ulysses - James JoyceUlysses - James JoyceRTÉ Radio 1Arts40Omny Studio
58
55Podcast Of Mice and Men audiobookOf Mice and Men audiobookAnna BArts6Spreaker
38
56Podcast The Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy Librarian PodcastThe Spicy LibrarianArts35Podbean
37
57Podcast Gorls UnpluggedGorls UnpluggedGorls UnpluggedArts23Spotify for Podcasters
53
58Podcast Realms UnknownRealms UnknownThe BugleArts71Acast
84
59Podcast The Literary Life PodcastThe Literary Life PodcastAngelina Stanford Thomas BanksArts345Libsyn
62
60Podcast OverdueOverdueHeadgumArts836ART19
48
61Podcast Books on the BeachBooks on the BeachPhil WilliamsArts21Spotify for Podcasters
38
62Missing podcast logo
The Book Club
Details temporarily unavailable
The SpectatorArts489Audioboom
43
63Podcast You're BookedYou're BookedDaisy BuchananBooks219Acast
83
64Podcast 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
65Podcast Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastDragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive PodcastAbby and Ronnie | Huge Book NerdsArts86Spotify for Podcasters
37
66Podcast The Iliad AudiobookThe Iliad AudiobookHomerArts24Spreaker
64
67Podcast Literature and HistoryLiterature and HistoryDoug MetzgerArts129Libsyn
73
68Podcast The New Yorker: PoetryThe New Yorker: PoetryThe New YorkerArts129Megaphone
38
69Podcast Selected ShortsSelected ShortsSymphony SpaceArts37Simplecast
43
70Podcast In Deep GeekIn Deep GeekindeepgeekArts100Podbean
58
71Podcast 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 GilboArts280Buzzsprout
68
72Podcast Knowledge = PowerKnowledge = PowerRitaArts476Spotify for Podcasters
28
73Podcast Off You GoOff You GoTibiArts9RSS.com
38
74Podcast Spicy Bookish PodcastSpicy Bookish PodcastNikita and Tia aka Ginger and SpiceArts48Spotify for Podcasters
28
75Podcast Beatles BooksBeatles BooksJoe WisbeyArts100Podbean
58
76Podcast Book Talk for BookTokBook Talk for BookTokCloud10Arts443Megaphone
79
77Podcast Wrapup | رپاپWrapup | رپاپamir soodbakhshArts43Acast
63
78Podcast The Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewThe Paris ReviewArts51PRX
59
79Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
42
80Podcast The Writing LifeThe Writing LifeNational Centre for WritingArts200Podbean
48
81Missing podcast logo
Between Pages & Friends
Details temporarily unavailable
Between Pages & FriendsArts101Buzzsprout
53
82Podcast Agatha Christie's - Poirot InvestigatesAgatha Christie's - Poirot InvestigatesAgatha ChristieArts11Spreaker
49
83Podcast Bookmarked by Reese's Book ClubBookmarked by Reese's Book ClubReese's Book ClubArts62Substack
53
84Podcast ReReading WolfeReReading Wolfe@rereadingwolfeArts129Podbean
48
85Podcast Agatha Christie - Man in the Brown SuitAgatha Christie - Man in the Brown SuitAgatha ChristieArts5Spreaker
59
86Podcast Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance ReadersBring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance ReadersBrandi, Kendra, & KaylaArts146RedCircle
68
87Podcast Opening LinesOpening LinesBBC Radio 4Arts139BBC
38
88Podcast No Write Way with V. E. SchwabNo Write Way with V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab (Author)Arts64Spotify for Podcasters
52
89Podcast Quick Book Reviews with Philippa HallQuick Book Reviews with Philippa HallPhilippa HallArts494Acast
53
90Podcast Not Too Busy To WriteNot Too Busy To WritePenny WincerArts122Captivate
63
91Podcast The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe le Carre CastArts98Unknown
27
92Podcast Science FictionScience FictionDamien WalterArts99Unknown
38
93Podcast Sherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionSherlock Holmes Complete Audiobook CollectionAppbly.comArts129Spotify for Podcasters
48
94Podcast Eleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor & Alasdair Read ThatEleanor Morton & Alasdair Beckett-KingArts23Podbean
47
95Podcast MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastMuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read PodcastHarry PotterArts789Megaphone
42
96Podcast StackedStackedStackedArts44Acast
79
97Podcast The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, EnglishRaghvendra SinghArts1RSS.com
48
98Podcast Writer's RoutineWriter's RoutineDan SimpsonArts420Acast
84
99Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubThe SpectatorArts491Acast
48
100Podcast Master Fiction WritingMaster Fiction WritingStuart WakefieldArts106Spotify for Podcasters
28

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