15 Best UK Short Story Podcasts

1. 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 submitted by authors and writers by using a combination of compelling narration, engaging sound design, and original story tailored music.
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Play⋅ 1.1K ⋅1 episode / year ⋅ Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

2. The Short Story Workshop

UK
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.
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Play⋅ 83 ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 48 min Get Email Contact

3. Ghost Stories the Podcast

UK
Short paranormal stories, some based on fact but others are pure fiction. Ranging from scary stories to spooky yet heart warming encounters, Ghost Stories the podcast will continually have you asking yourself: 'Do you believe in ghosts?' For the best experience we recommend using headphones!
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Play⋅ 826⋅ 34 ⋅8 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 22 min ⋅ Aug 2015 Get Email Contact

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

London, England, UK
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.
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Play⋅ 436 ⋅6 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

5. Poor Uncle Dave

UK
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.
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Play⋅ 80⋅ 112 ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact

6. Short Stories for Kids | The Magical Podcast of Story Telling

UK
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.
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Play 3 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

7. The Tales of Hobgob & Mulch

Great Britain, UK
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.
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Play⋅ 1.1K ⋅ Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

8. BBC Radio 4 | Short Story

London, England, UK
Your weekly fix of brand new stories written specially by today's best writers. Brought to you by BBC Radio 4, home of the Modern Short Story.
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Play⋅ 59.5M⋅ 14.9M ⋅1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

9. Magical Storybook | English Nanny Bedtime Stories

Nottingham, England, UK
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.
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Play⋅ 364⋅ 346 ⋅9 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact

10. The Pink Nightmares

UK
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.
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11. Lone Thread Stories

UK
A short story for kids - 'Ithu Ente Kadha' by Sandhya Raghavan from Lone Thread Books.
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