Friday, 05 September 2025
In the fifth part of our podcast blog series, we share seven popular podcasts to listen to in the UK, covering multiple genres and interests.
Following on from last year’s blog series, this time we look at the best podcasts to listen to in the UK, covering multiple genres. There’s nothing better than snuggling up in your favourite armchair or sofa with a hot cuppa, while enjoying a great podcast. We’ve jampacked this article full of seven great listens. So, why not take a moment now to tune in, sit back, and relax? There’s something for everyone and we’ve even picked the perfect spot to listen too.
7 Popular Podcasts
In no particular order, we’ve listed a variety of different podcasts below, along with some seating suggestions, so you can listen in comfort:
1. No Such Thing As A Fish
Made by the research team behind the BBC Two panel game, QI, this entertaining podcast delivers curious facts and strange stories. Playful, surprising and guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows, this is our firm favourite for those long family car journeys. A great podcast to keep little ones’ minds occupied and entertained.
2. Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware
Hosted by singer, Jessie Ware, and her mother, Lennie, this foodie chat podcast feels like you’ve just pulled up a chair in someone’s home. Mixing celebrity guests with warm family conversation, this is the perfect background for when you’re preparing an evening meal. Best served while perched on a luxurious dining chair.
3. How to Fail with Elizabeth Day
This award-winning podcast by author and broadcaster, Elizabeth Day, turns mistakes into lessons to help you convert setbacks into successes. Guests share their own personal challenges and how they’ve grown from them. This podcast can spark thought-provoking conversations. Tune in with friends on a cosy corner sofa.
4. You’re Dead to Me
Historian, Greg Jenner, blends history and humour in a way that’s both fun for adults and accessible for teenagers. One minute you’re learning about Viking raids, the next you’re laughing at quirky facts. This is a great podcast for families with older children, snuggled up on a soft recliner sofa on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
5. Happy Place with Fearne Cotton
This popular podcast has a relaxed, informal vibe, as Fearne interviews inspiring guests, exploring topics like happiness, well-being and life’s ups and downs. Ideal for those evenings when you want something calming after a long day at work, this podcast is best enjoyed while curled up in a cosy reclining chair.
6. Grounded with Louis Theroux
If you’re a Louis Theroux fan, then you’ll love this podcast. Using his calm yet probing style, he chats with actors, musicians and thinkers, creating a space for reflection. Perfect for couples listening together in the evening. Or, why not enjoy some ‘me-time’ and listen to this podcast alone in a gentle rocker-recliner?
7. The Infinite Monkey Cage
Another popular podcast where everyone’s favourite physicist, Brian Cox, and comedian, Robin Ince, bring science to life in a fun and chatty way. Ideal for those with curious minds, this is a great podcast to start your day. Best paired with a cup of fresh coffee and a comfy dining chair over breakfast.
There’s nothing better than pressing play on a great podcast when you want to relax and unwind after a busy day. Whether you’re curled up in an armchair or lounging on a sofa, an enthralling podcast can transport you into another world. From inspiring stories to fun facts and comedy banter, we hope you’ve been inspired by our latest selection. And don’t forget to make sure you’re sitting comfortably so you can relax and listen with ease!
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