10 Best UK Short Story Podcasts

1. the airing cupboard's extraordinary stories of ordinary people

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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 the everydays are the meaningfuls of life. Indie podcast. Storytelling. Non-commercial project: no ads, no Patreon, no sponsors... only pure pleasure!  MORE Host Zou00e9 Brown
Producer/Network Zoé Brown Storytelling - Amazing Stories
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 196Facebook 486Instagram 343 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Short Story

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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.MORE Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 2.5/5Apple Reviews 293Facebook 61.7MTwitter 15.1M Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Short Stories for Kids: Bedtime ~ Car Time ~ Downtime

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Hey Everyone! Welcome to Short stories for Kids! I'm Lucy and me and my team of writers, Simon and Alex will turn your ideas in to a magical story! We upload a new story every Tuesday and Friday! So to be in with a chance of being in one of them, write your story ideas in an Apple Review. To become a Premium member and get Ad free listening plus bonus stories! Sign up at https://shortstoriesforkids.supercast.com/ See you soon Gang 🙂MORE Host Lucy Davies
Producer/Network Short Stories for Kids
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 3.6K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Cryo Pod Tapes

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One of the few podcasts dedicated to creating Enveloping Sci-Fi Horror and Cosmic Horror Audio Productions. Cryo Pod Tapes is an Award Nominated Cosmic Horror Anthology podcast that takes original Sci-fi Horror and Cosmic Horror short stories, submitted by writers and authors from all over the world, and turn them into captivating, professionally produced Mini Audio Dramatizations. With the goal of bringing together the creative talents of the unheard, while creating an unforgettable and enjoyable immersive audio experience...MORE Host Ted Huggins
Producer/Network Ted Huggins
Email ****@outlook.com
Location Girvan, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 1K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Poor Uncle Dave

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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...MORE Host Dave Stevenson
Producer/Network Dave Stevenson
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 79Twitter 119 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Ghost Stories the Podcast

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We are currently on a break, but let us know if you like our Talking Ghosts episodes and we will look to make some more.---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!Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GhostStoriesthePodcast/) and submit a story todaySubscribe on Patreon (https://www.patreon...MORE Host Tyler Sox
Producer/Network Ghost Stories the Podcast
Email ****@ghost-stories.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 351Facebook 982Twitter 34Instagram 256 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Since Aug 2015 Get Email Contact

7. The Tales of Hobgob & Mulch

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Fairy tales! Bedtime stories! Folk tales and adventures! Original fantasy short stories for kids and grown ups. All stories written and narrated by George Prince. © George Prince 2020
Producer/Network George Prince
Email ****@georgeprince.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Twitter 859 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Magical Storybook. English Nanny Bedtime Stories for children

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Magical Storybook podcast is a collection of ancient bedtime stories and folklore from around the world. Perfect for young children and adults to listen to in the car or at bedtime. Download free Read-Along books to accompany the podcast stories at our website: https://www.magical-storybook.com/podcast-read-along-ebooks Bedtime stories for kids, bedtime stories for children, bedtime story, story for kids, princess bedtime stories, kids scary stories, storytime, nursery rhyme books read aloud, magic tales, magic tales the little samurai, Cinderella, nursery rhymes, short bedtime stories, fair..MORE Host Rehannah Mian
Producer/Network Rehannah Mian
Email ****@magical-storybook.com
Location Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 65Facebook 428Twitter 406Instagram 436 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Lone Thread Stories

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A short story for kids - 'Ithu Ente Kadha' by Sandhya Raghavan from Lone Thread Books.
Producer/Network Lone Thread Stories
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. The Pink Nightmares

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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...MORE Producer/Network Eden B Carter
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 31Twitter 115 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact