Apple Podcast Rankings - Great Britain - General

Discover the Top 100 Podcasts in Great Britain

Explore the latest data-driven rankings of the top 100 podcasts in Great Britain. Our comprehensive analysis covers the best Apple Podcasts across various categories, providing insights into the most popular shows, episode lengths, publication frequencies, and leading hosting services. Whether you're a podcast creator or an avid listener, find the top-ranked podcasts that everyone is tuning into right now.

Podcast charts from 19 Oct 2026

10/19/2026

Average data

Episodes: 465
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:47:41

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (11 shows)
2. Goalhanger (11 shows)
3. Global (4 shows)
4. History Hit (3 shows)
5. Bauer Media (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (37 shows)
2. Acast (26 shows)
3. BBC (18 shows)
4. Captivate (6 shows)
5. Audioboom (4 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film321Megaphone
83
2Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory733Megaphone
63
3Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews623Megaphone
63
4Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1246Captivate
53
5Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga BeeComedy112Megaphone
58
6Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy640Megaphone
48
7Podcast Bear HuntBear HuntGoalhangerFiction8Megaphone
63
8Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews258Megaphone
73
9Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience98Megaphone
83
10Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy403Acast
68
11Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
12Podcast The Trial of Russell BrandThe Trial of Russell BrandThe TimesNews89Acast
79
13Podcast The Amol Rajan ConnectionThe Amol Rajan ConnectionAmol RajanBusiness2Megaphone
58
14Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy471Captivate
63
15Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy736Audioboom
53
16Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy462Megaphone
43
17Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness898Unknown
64
18Podcast Russell Brand: On TrialRussell Brand: On TrialSky NewsNews57Captivate
69
19Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts185Megaphone
69
20Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture75Megaphone
48
21Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture280Acast
53
22Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy370Megaphone
53
23Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News214Megaphone
63
24Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture118BBC
38
25Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime666Audioboom
42
26Podcast Curious CasesCurious CasesBBC Radio 4Science168BBC
38
27Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy195Megaphone
53
28Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory221Megaphone
73
29Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime426Acast
43
30Podcast In The DarkIn The DarkThe New YorkerTrue Crime29Megaphone
69
31Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy592Acast
42
32Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports174Acast
73
33Podcast Overlap DailyOverlap DailyThe OverlapSports183Acast
74
34Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
35Podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialFame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialBBC SoundsNews147BBC
38
36Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1113BBC
43
37Podcast The Trial: Russell BrandThe Trial: Russell BrandThe Crime DeskTrue Crime132Acast
63
38Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1662Acast
69
39Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts37Megaphone
73
40Podcast Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerThe RingerComedy86Megaphone
52
41Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews655BBC
33
42Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory667Acast
69
43Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1032Megaphone
69
44Podcast SAS: The Shadow WarSAS: The Shadow WarThe Independent / Aurra StudiosSociety & Culture5Acast
69
45Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation145Megaphone
69
46Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
47Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports543Megaphone
73
48Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction253BBC
58
49Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy48Megaphone
58
50Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews883Megaphone
48
51Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness358Megaphone
69
52Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy712Acast
89
53Podcast Friday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeMusic76Omny Studio
53
54Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation447Simplecast
73
55Podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyWhat Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyKeep It Light MediaComedy208Acast
52
56Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture176Megaphone
58
57Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews297Acast
38
58Podcast The StoryThe StoryThe TimesNews1951Acast
59
59Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
60Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture93Megaphone
42
61Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews67Simplecast
48
62Podcast FoundlingFoundlingThe ObserverTrue Crime9Acast
79
63Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture407Megaphone
68
64Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory418Megaphone
63
65Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film306Megaphone
83
66Podcast I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?BBC SoundsSociety & Culture38BBC
58
67Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
68Podcast The Martin Lewis PodcastThe Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 LiveBusiness235BBC
22
69Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture188Acast
58
70Podcast Page 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastNews193Audioboom
37
71Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History294BBC
43
72Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1218Megaphone
37
73Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews284BBC
22
74Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
75Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory323Acast
73
76Podcast More or LessMore or LessBBC Radio 4Society & Culture1150BBC
28
77Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports776Acast
58
78Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness684Megaphone
79
79Podcast re:WORKING with Tim Campbellre:WORKING with Tim CampbellBauer MediaBusiness27Sharpstream
62
80Podcast Betrayal Season 6Betrayal Season 6iHeartPodcasts | Glass PodcastsTrue Crime184Omny Studio
63
81Podcast The Archers OmnibusThe Archers OmnibusBBC Radio 4Fiction42BBC
28
82Podcast Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSerial Killers & Murderous MindsCrime HouseTrue Crime200WideOrbit
58
83Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy75Megaphone
52
84Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews689Acast
63
85Podcast What's My Age Again?What's My Age Again?Bauer MediaComedy72Sharpstream
78
86Podcast Uncharted with Hannah FryUncharted with Hannah FryBBC Radio 4Science22BBC
28
87Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy714Captivate
58
88Podcast 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce5 Live Boxing with Steve BunceBBC Radio 5 LiveSports193BBC
22
89Podcast The Infinite Monkey CageThe Infinite Monkey CageBBC Radio 4Science241BBC
38
90Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1160Megaphone
58
91Podcast THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTADAM BUXTONComedy285Acast
49
92Podcast Three Bean SaladThree Bean SaladThree Bean SaladComedy217Captivate
32
93Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
94Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy56Acast
69
95Podcast FT News BriefingFT News BriefingFinancial TimesNews2000Acast
69
96Podcast ill-advised by Bill Nighyill-advised by Bill NighyEYEPOD StudiosArts30Acast
83
97Podcast The Athletic FC PodcastThe Athletic FC PodcastThe AthleticSports1468Acast
43
98Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews326Acast
89
99Podcast The News Agents - USAThe News Agents - USAGlobalNews184Captivate
58
100Podcast ShamelessShamelessShameless MediaSociety & Culture917Megaphone
68

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

The podcast landscape in Great Britain is constantly evolving, with new shows emerging and established ones climbing the ranks. Our data reveals intriguing trends in podcasting, such as the average number of episodes produced, typical episode lengths, and the most consistent publication schedules. These insights can help listeners find their next favorite podcast and give creators a deeper understanding of what resonates with their audience.

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