15 Best UK Fiction Podcasts

1. The Magnus Archives

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'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 warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024.MORE Host Jonathan Sims
Producer/Network Rusty Quill
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 12.3KTwitter 49.6KInstagram 28.1K Avg Length 24 min 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

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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1K Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

3. Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast

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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.MORE Host Vick Hope
Producer/Network Women’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime Media
Email ****@womensprizeforfiction.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 48.1KTwitter 88.5KInstagram 126.6K Avg Length 56 min Get Email Contact

4. One Hundred Words

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A tiny fiction podcast, in which I read out a story of exactly 100 words each day. Written and produced by Marilisa Valtazanou.
Producer/Network Marilisa Valtazanou
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 253 Avg Length 2 min Get Email Contact

5. Prompted Writing Podcast

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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!MORE Producer/Network Isabelle Searle
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Apple Rating 5/5Instagram 901 Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact

6. Alternate Futures

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The Alternate Futures podcast features interviews with indie science fiction creators where we discuss their work, the world, and anything in-between.
Host Edwin H. Rydberg
Producer/Network Alternate Futures
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7. Aethuran Dark Saga

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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.MORE Host P. D Usher
Producer/Network P. D Usher
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 20 min Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

8. Cryo Pod Tapes

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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.MORE Host Ted Huggins
Producer/Network Ted Huggins
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1K Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

9. Imaginary Advice

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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 Host Ross Sutherland
Producer/Network Imaginary Advice
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 349Twitter 5.6K Avg Length 49 min Since Oct 2014 Get Email Contact

10. In Suspense

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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 Producer/Network Lesley Kara and Nikki Smith
Email ****@lauren.north.com
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 809Instagram 483 Avg Length 46 min Get Email Contact

11. The Truth about Fiction

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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 Producer/Network Derek Thompson & Lynn Michell
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12. Curious Murmurs

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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.MORE Producer/Network Curious Murmurs
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