Best 11 UK Fiction Podcasts

Alternate Futures is a podcast where speculative fiction meets real-world change. Join host Edwin H. Rydberg in deep-dive conversations with science fiction authors, futurists, and creative minds as they explore storytelling, emerging technologies, and humanity's ever-shifting path forward. For writers, sci-fi enthusiasts, and future-curious thinkers alike. more

The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

The podcast that asks women with lives as inspiring as any fiction, to share the five books by women that have shaped them. Join Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, and her inspirational guests as they celebrate the best books written by women, sharing their creativity, voices, and perspectives. The Women's Prize for Fiction is the biggest celebration of women's creativity in the world and has been running for over 30 years. Sit back and enjoy. more

'Make your statement, face your fear.' The Magnus Archives is an award winning weekly horror fiction audiodrama 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 long awaited continuation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of the Magnus Protocol is ongoing! This multi-award winning and record breaking epic horror anthology features elements of the supernatural and the eldritch while blending genres of horror, mystery, tragedy and romance in to a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the worlds most popular horror podcast. Spotify Award winner for over 100 Million downloads, British Fantasy Award Winner and Webby Honoree. For fans of M.R James, Cosmic Horror, deep storytelling, dark academia, great audio fiction and audio drama, analogue horror / unfiction and ARGs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Tune in for insights, reflections and diversions about novel and short story writing, being published, and the creative process. Join me, Derek Thompson, a British novelist and storyteller, as I delve into the creative process, what it means to write and to be a writer, and what's happening in the publishing industry. If you're lucky there'll be a guest to chat with; if not I'll be rambling on my own. Fledgling website: http://www.dt-books.co.uk Sales page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Derek-Thompson/e/B0034ORY08 more

Hello and welcome to 'In Suspense', a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction, hosted by Lesley Kara and Nikki Smith. In each series we'll be interviewing a wide range of authors, both established and debut, and focussing on a particular topic/theme. If there are any topics you'd like us to talk about, do get in touch on any of our social media platforms. Full length episodes are released every three weeks with occasional series of minisodes in between, where we hear from the experts on all manner of writing and publishing.  more

Experiments in audio fiction | Anthology series by Ross Sutherland Tribeca Independent Fiction Award 2025 (for 'They Will / They Won't') British Podcast Award Winner: Best Fiction Series 'Few people are as skilled at turning moments of regret into transcendent, artistic works (…) One of podcasting's brightest lights' —AV Club 'As close as you can get to an audible psychedelic trip' —Stylist 'Sutherland's laboratory for various experiments in audio fiction, full of strange excursions and sublime turns of phrases' —Vulture, Ten Essential Fiction Podcasts that Shaped the Genre more

A tiny fiction podcast, in which I read out a story of exactly 100 words each day. Written and produced by Marilisa Valtazanou. Want to support this podcast? Tell your friends about it, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/marilisavaltazanou or contribute via paypal.me/marilisavaltazanou more

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. Using a rich palate of compelling narration and story tailored sound design and music provided by audio producer and UK One Voice and Vox Award Voiceover nominee, Ted Huggins, as well as featuring many other professional VA's. We also release bonus interview episodes with the Authors and Voice Talent who feature and perform on the podcast, and listen to their unique and colourful creative journeys. more

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!Want to get involved with our show? Find us on Instagram @promptedwritingpodcast and DM us. more

Curious stories 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 forever more. Do you dare listen? more