10 Best UK Short Story Podcasts

1. The Airing Cupboard's Extraordinary Stories Of Ordinary People

Because some of us have a thirst for wonder and connection. The airing cupboard podcast is a curation of short true-life stories about those moments of serendipity and convergence, when life shifts a little, never to be the same again. Let Zoé take you into the comfort of her cupboard and tell you a story. You will be led on a journey into the lives of others and be reminded that every day is the meaning of life. Indie podcast. Storytelling. Non-commercial project: no ads, no Patreon, no sponsors.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 479Instagram Followers 323 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 29 min Listen on Apple 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. Poor Uncle Dave

Poor Uncle Dave is a collection of short stories for children of all ages (including the grown-up ones), following the trials and errors of hapless Uncle Dave and his super savvy nieces, Emma and Sophie. Written, produced, and narrated by Dave Stevenson.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 81Twitter Followers 117 Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 14 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

3. The Tales of Hobgob & Mulch

Storytelling, folk tales, fairy tales, and adventures! Original fantasy short stories for kids and grown-ups. All stories are written and narrated by George Prince.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@georgeprince.co.uk
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 927 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 12 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. Short Story

Brand new stories, from today's best writers written exclusively for Radio 4 the home of the Short StoryRadio 4 is the world's leading commissioner of new short stories. Expect excellent writing from the hottest names offering compelling snapshots of the way we live now, produced by the experts behind the BBC National Short Story Award and other in-house readings teams.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Host Rick Woska
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 61.1MTwitter Followers 13.1M Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 28 min Play Get Email Contact

5. Short Stories for Kids

Hey Guys! Welcome to Short stories for Kids! I'm Lucy and me and my team of writers, Simon and Alex will turn your ideas into a short story every week! We upload a new story 4 times a week! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday! So to be in with a chance of being in one of them, write your story ideas in an Apple Review.
Podcast shortstoriesforkidspodcast.com
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
Frequency 4 episodes / week Avg Length 10 min Play Get Email Contact

6. 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

7. The Short Story Workshop

Each week we read aloud a short story - sometimes we've written it ourselves, and sometimes it's from one of our favourite classic authors. Then we discuss our thoughts and give some critical analysis.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@theshortstoryworkshop.com
Twitter Followers 86 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

8. Magical Storybook. English Nanny Bedtime Stories

Magical Storybook podcast is a series of classic short stories from around the world. Perfect for young children and adults to listen to in the car or at bedtime. Mia and the Curse of Camelot is available to buy as a novel on Kindle and Amazon books.
Podcast magical-storybook.com
Host Rehannah Mian
Email ****@magical-storybook.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 431Twitter Followers 205Instagram Followers 344 Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 15 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Lone Thread Stories

A short story for kids - 'Ithu Ente Kadha' by Sandhya Raghavan from Lone Thread Books.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
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10. The Pink Nightmares

Anthology series of audible nightmares. Fictional short stories. Very real scenarios. Sometimes comical, often dark, always story-driven and aimed at a mature audience. Try it on, you might like it.
Podcast redcircle.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 31Twitter Followers 78 Play Get Email Contact