15 Best UK Fiction Podcasts
UK Fiction Podcasts
Here are 15 Best UK Fiction Podcasts worth listening to in 2023
1. The Magnus Archives
London, England, UK
'Make your statement, face your fear.' A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation d...edicated 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.more
rustyquill.com/the..
9.2K 44.9K 1 episode / month Avg Length 24 min Mar 2016
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2. Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast
London, England, UK
Every week, join journalist and author Yomi Agedoke, and inspirational guests, including Elizabeth Day, Sara Pascoe, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as t...hey 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.more
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41.6K 91.4K 106.7K 1 episode / day Avg Length 54 min
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3. In Suspense
East, England, UK
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.more
in-suspense.co.uk
803 1 episode / week Avg Length 39 min
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4. Prompted Writing Podcast
UK
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 to...pics 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!more
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5. The Limelight Podcast
UK
The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4. New series: The House That Vanished
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916K 537.9K 1 episode / week Avg Length 27 min
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6. Alternate Futures
Harrogate, England, UK
The Alternate Futures podcast features interviews with indie science fiction creators where we discuss their work, the world, and anything in-between.
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40 109 1 episode / month Avg Length 89 min
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7. The Truth about Fiction
London, England, UK
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.more
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882 3.7K 1K 1 episode / month Avg Length 30 min
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8. One Hundred Words
UK
A tiny fiction podcast, in which I read out a story of exactly 100 words each day. Written and produced by Marilisa Valtazanou.
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215 30 episodes / year Avg Length 2 min
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9. Aethuran Dark Saga | A Dark Fantasy Audio Fiction
North East, England, UK
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 t...he 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.more
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1.4K 2 episodes / year Avg Length 19 min Dec 2017
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10. Imaginary Advice | Experiments in Audio Fiction
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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.more
imaginaryadvice.com
321 6.1K 1.2K 1 episode / month Avg Length 37 min Oct 2014
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11. Cryo Pod Tapes
Girvan, Scotland, UK
Cryo Pod Tapes is a fictional anthology podcast that is dedicated to creating immersive worlds of Cosmic Horror and Space Horror short stories submitt...ed by authors and writers by using a combination of compelling narration, engaging sound design, and original story tailored music.more
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1.1K 1 episode / year Avg Length 25 min
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12. Curious Murmurs
London, England, UK
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 wit...hin the shadows of your heart forevermore.more
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52 3.3K
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UK Fiction Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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Marilisa Valtazanou | uk-podcasts.co.uk | 323 | |
Women's Prize for Fiction/ Bird Lime Media | womensprizeforfiction.co.uk | 116 | |
BBC Radio 4 | bbc.co.uk | 56 | |
Lesley Kara & Lauren North | in-suspense.co.uk | 36 | |
Isabelle Searle | anchor.fm | 34 | |
Alternate Futures | anchor.fm | 27 | |
Curious Murmurs | anchor.fm | 18 | |
Rusty Quill | rustyquill.com | 14 | |
Derek Thompson & Lynn Michell | anchor.fm | 10 | |
Imaginary Advice | imaginaryadvice.com | 9 |