15 Best UK Fiction Podcasts

1. The Magnus Archives

'Make your statement, face your fear.' A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back.
Podcast rustyquill.com
Host Jonathan Sims
Email ****@rustyquill.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 9.4KTwitter Followers 32.1K Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 27 min Since Mar 2016 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Limelight

The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 937.8KTwitter Followers 533.9K Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 24 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast

Every week, join journalist and author Yomi Agedoke, and inspirational guests, including Elizabeth Day, Sara Pascoe, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as they celebrate the best books written by women. They'll discuss this year's shortlisted titles, explore the life-changing books that sit on other womens bookshelves, and talk about what the future holds for women writing today.
Podcast link.chtbl.com
Email ****@womensprizeforfiction.co.uk
Facebook Followers 41.6KTwitter Followers 84.8KInstagram Followers 121.2K Frequency 5 episodes / quarter Avg Length 50 min Play Get Email Contact

4. Alternate Futures

The Alternate Futures podcast features interviews with indie science fiction creators where we discuss their work, the world, and anything in-between.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@edwinhrydberg.com
Facebook Followers 40Twitter Followers 109 Frequency 16 episodes / year Avg Length 88 min Play Get Email Contact

5. Imaginary Advice

Imaginary Advice is a collection of audio-fiction experiments. Each month Ross Sutherland presents a brand-new piece of writing, created specifically for the podcast. Some episodes are short-stories, some are monologues, some are essays on storytelling, some are unholy combinations of all three.
Podcast imaginaryadvice.com
Host Ross Sutherland
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 330Twitter Followers 6.1KInstagram Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 44 min Since Oct 2014 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. The Truth about Fiction

Tune in for some hard truths, busted myths, and commentary about the business of writing and being published. Join Lynn Michell, author of fiction and non-fiction and proprietor of Linen Press, in conversation with Derek Thompson, serial author, as they chat about what it means to write and to be a writer, and the state of the publishing industry.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@linen-press.com
Facebook Followers 882Twitter Followers 3.6KInstagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 33 min Play Get Email Contact

7. In Suspense

In Suspense, a brand new video and audio podcast for anyone interested in crime fiction, and in particular, psychological suspense. Host Lesley Kara & Lauren North will be discussing a particular topic of writing or book-related interest and also interviewing a wide range of authors, both established and debut. They also hope to include the occasional focus on an indie author who has caught our attention.
Podcast in-suspense.co.uk
Email ****@lauren.north.com
Twitter Followers 510Instagram Followers 392 Frequency 7 episodes / quarter Avg Length 35 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

8. Prompted Writing Podcast

This is the show where we take one writing prompt and run with it! We write everything from science fiction to fantasy, to realism. We also discuss topics such as fan fiction, RPGs, and how to defeat writer's block. If you're looking to hear some original creative writing, or if you're a writer looking for inspiration and writing tips, give us a listen!
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 928 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Aethuran Dark Saga

Aethuran dark saga is a dark fantasy audio fiction, a show with a unique blend of Audiobook and audio drama. Each episode is from the perspective of the protagonists, and sometimes the evil they must contend with. The intertwining story leads each of them down a dark road, a journey in which they will cross paths with one another as well as the evil that seeks to destroy them.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host P. D Usher
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 1.5K Since Dec 2017 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Cryo Pod Tapes

Cryo Pod Tapes, is a Science Fiction Horror anthology podcast that takes original Sci-fi Horror/Cosmic Horror short stories submitted by unpublished indie writers and long time published authors alike from all over the world, and turn them into captivating, professionally produced mini audio dramatizations. Using a rich palate of compelling narration, story tailored sound design and drama enhancing music provided by audio producer and UK Voiceover Newcomer of The Year 2023 award nominee, Ted Huggins.
Podcast cryopodtapes.com
Email ****@outlook.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1K Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. One Hundred Words

A tiny fiction podcast, in which I read out a story of exactly 100 words each day. Written and produced by Marilisa Valtazanou.
Podcast uk-podcasts.co.uk
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 253 Frequency 23 episodes / quarter Avg Length 2 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

12. Curious Murmurs

Curious stories are read to stir the senses. Tales of the macabre, gothic, and sinister are our bedfellows here. Old fiction comes alive and lurks within the shadows of your heart forevermore.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 52Twitter Followers 3.3K Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact