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 01 Sep 2026

09/01/2026

Average data

Episodes: 450
Frequency: every 8 days
Duration: 00:48:07

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (10 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (4 shows)
3. The Guardian (3 shows)
4. History Hit (3 shows)
5. Global (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (29 shows)
3. BBC (10 shows)
4. Simplecast (6 shows)
5. Audioboom (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory727Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews616Megaphone
63
3Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy106Megaphone
58
4Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1227Captivate
53
5Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy631Megaphone
48
6Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
7Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News211Megaphone
63
8Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness889Unknown
64
9Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews252Megaphone
73
10Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film310Megaphone
83
11Podcast Blink | Jake Haendel's StoryBlink | Jake Haendel's StorySony Music, Corinne Vien, Jacob HaendelTrue Crime20Megaphone
48
12Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy730Audioboom
53
13Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy189Megaphone
53
14Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports535Megaphone
73
15Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts34Megaphone
73
16Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation139Megaphone
69
17Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience92Megaphone
83
18Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy456Megaphone
43
19Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture273Acast
53
20Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy400Acast
68
21Podcast IntrigueIntrigueBBC Radio 4True Crime131BBC
53
22Podcast A Matter of Fat A Matter of Fat Rose Stokes & Professor Giles YeoHealth & Fitness4Acast
64
23Podcast The Poisoned WifeThe Poisoned WifeThe AustralianTrue Crime6Omny Studio
69
24Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy465Captivate
63
25Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
26Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts182Megaphone
69
27Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime654Audioboom
42
28Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime423Acast
43
29Podcast The Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookThe Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookIsla TraquairTrue Crime102Audioboom
42
30Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture73Megaphone
48
31Podcast Stories of ArtStories of ArtHENI TalksArts33Unknown
73
32Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy364Megaphone
53
33Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1551Acast
69
34Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports171Acast
73
35Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy708Captivate
58
36Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation439Simplecast
73
37Podcast Love TrappedLove TrappediHeartPodcasts and Glass PodcastsTrue Crime31Omny Studio
63
38Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy586Acast
42
39Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
40Podcast Test Match SpecialTest Match SpecialBBC Radio 5 LiveSports693BBC
28
41Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
42Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
43Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1026Megaphone
79
44Podcast What Happened to the McStays?What Happened to the McStays?ABC NewsTrue Crime8Megaphone
48
45Podcast The Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe AthleticSports1339Acast
58
46Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews319Acast
89
47Podcast Crimes Of Reddit with Sabrina Deana-Roga & Alexis LinkletterCrimes Of Reddit with Sabrina Deana-Roga & Alexis LinkletterCrime HouseTrue Crime53WideOrbit
62
48Podcast Dolly Parton's AmericaDolly Parton's AmericaWNYC Studios & OSM AudioMusic12Simplecast
68
49Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture403Megaphone
68
50Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture170Megaphone
58
51Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports188Acast
43
52Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews646BBC
33
53Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
54Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
55Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
56Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy45Megaphone
58
57Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy345Acast
63
58Podcast The Gary Neville PodcastThe Gary Neville PodcastSky SportsSports288Captivate
53
59Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
60Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1151Megaphone
58
61Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction235BBC
58
62Podcast Happy PlaceHappy PlaceFearne CottonHealth & Fitness481Acast
79
63Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1209Megaphone
37
64Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
65Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy69Megaphone
52
66Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness352Megaphone
69
67Podcast Crime JunkieCrime JunkieAudiochuckTrue Crime530Simplecast
63
68Podcast GangsterGangsterBBC Radio 5 LiveTrue Crime98BBC
53
69Podcast Passion Struck with John R. MilesPassion Struck with John R. MilesPassion Struck with John R. MilesHealth & Fitness826Simplecast
63
70Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports767Acast
58
71Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews872Megaphone
48
72Podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyWhat Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyKeep It Light MediaComedy202Acast
52
73Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture182Acast
58
74Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy706Acast
89
75Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy53Acast
69
76Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews666Acast
63
77Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
78Podcast The Truth About NatalieThe Truth About NatalieAudiochuckTrue Crime19Simplecast
58
79Podcast ChatabixChatabixBig Oval PlateComedy736Acast
69
80Podcast Heretics | Andrew GoldHeretics | Andrew GoldAndrew GoldSociety & Culture700Megaphone
53
81Podcast Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlaneWanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlanePlatform MediaComedy66Megaphone
58
82Podcast Lucky BoyLucky BoyGary MarshallDocumentary6N/A
N/A
83Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews281BBC
22
84Podcast Black Box: The ChatbotsBlack Box: The ChatbotsThe GuardianSociety & Culture51Acast
68
85Podcast OutsidingOutsidingCold Glass ProductionsLeisure14Megaphone
63
86Podcast Stick to UnitedStick to UnitedThe OverlapSports7Acast
74
87Podcast MorbidMorbidAsh Kelley & Alaina UrquhartTrue Crime890Simplecast
68
88Podcast Careless | Tortoise Investigates Careless | Tortoise Investigates The ObserverSociety & Culture121Acast
73
89Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film303Megaphone
83
90Podcast The Resilient Retail Game Plan - retail insights, retail trends and best practicesThe Resilient Retail Game Plan - retail insights, retail trends and best practicesResilient Retail Club's Catherine ErdlyBusiness324Captivate
58
91Podcast Page 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastNews191Audioboom
37
92Podcast The Therapy Crouch The Therapy Crouch Tall or NothingComedy324Acast
74
93Podcast Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe BallDig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe BallPersephonicaSociety & Culture130Acast
63
94Podcast On Purpose with Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay ShettyPerfect StrangersHealth & Fitness880Megaphone
32
95Podcast The Athletic FC PodcastThe Athletic FC PodcastThe AthleticSports1448Acast
43
96Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
97Podcast SwingersSwingersBBC Radio WalesSociety & Culture7BBC
43
98Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews844Acast
74
99Podcast Graeme Souness TacklesGraeme Souness TacklesGraeme Souness TacklesSports6Spotify for Podcasters
22
100Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews296Acast
38

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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