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 05 Sep 2026

09/05/2026

Average data

Episodes: 453
Frequency: every 8 days
Duration: 00:47:53

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (33 shows)
3. BBC (9 shows)
4. Captivate (8 shows)
5. Audioboom (4 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory727Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews616Megaphone
63
3Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1227Captivate
53
4Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews252Megaphone
73
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 EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film310Megaphone
83
7Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports171Acast
73
8Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture170Megaphone
58
9Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy106Megaphone
58
10Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness889Unknown
64
11Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime654Audioboom
42
12Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
13Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture90Megaphone
42
14Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy189Megaphone
53
15Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy456Megaphone
43
16Podcast Blink | Jake Haendel's StoryBlink | Jake Haendel's StorySony Music, Corinne Vien, Jacob HaendelTrue Crime20Megaphone
48
17Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation139Megaphone
69
18Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy364Megaphone
53
19Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports535Megaphone
73
20Podcast Dr Karan ExploresDr Karan ExploresOG PodcastsHealth & Fitness128Spotify for Podcasters
48
21Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy730Audioboom
53
22Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy400Acast
68
23Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
24Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts182Megaphone
69
25Podcast Black Box: The ChatbotsBlack Box: The ChatbotsThe GuardianSociety & Culture51Acast
68
26Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts34Megaphone
73
27Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports188Acast
43
28Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience92Megaphone
83
29Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture273Acast
53
30Podcast IntrigueIntrigueBBC Radio 4True Crime131BBC
53
31Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
32Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy69Megaphone
52
33Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture403Megaphone
68
34Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1026Megaphone
79
35Podcast Love TrappedLove TrappediHeartPodcasts and Glass PodcastsTrue Crime31Omny Studio
63
36Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy708Captivate
58
37Podcast Page 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastNews191Audioboom
37
38Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy706Acast
89
39Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews844Acast
74
40Podcast ChatabixChatabixBig Oval PlateComedy736Acast
69
41Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture182Acast
58
42Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture73Megaphone
48
43Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews646BBC
33
44Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy45Megaphone
58
45Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1551Acast
69
46Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews296Acast
38
47Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness352Megaphone
69
48Podcast The Poisoned WifeThe Poisoned WifeThe AustralianTrue Crime6Omny Studio
69
49Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation439Simplecast
73
50Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
51Podcast Working Hard with Grace BeverleyWorking Hard with Grace BeverleyGrace BeverleyBusiness230Acast
79
52Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction235BBC
58
53Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy586Acast
42
54Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy345Acast
63
55Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy465Captivate
63
56Podcast What Happened to the McStays?What Happened to the McStays?ABC NewsTrue Crime8Megaphone
48
57Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film303Megaphone
83
58Podcast FT News BriefingFT News BriefingFinancial TimesNews2000Acast
69
59Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News211Megaphone
63
60Podcast The Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookThe Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookIsla TraquairTrue Crime102Audioboom
42
61Podcast Crimes Of Reddit with Sabrina Deana-Roga & Alexis LinkletterCrimes Of Reddit with Sabrina Deana-Roga & Alexis LinkletterCrime HouseTrue Crime53WideOrbit
62
62Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews319Acast
89
63Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
64Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime423Acast
43
65Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews666Acast
63
66Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
67Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
68Podcast The Therapy Crouch The Therapy Crouch Tall or NothingComedy324Acast
74
69Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
70Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1209Megaphone
37
71Podcast SwingersSwingersBBC Radio WalesSociety & Culture7BBC
43
72Podcast Not As We PlannedNot As We PlannedTash Gershfield & Carly HarrisKids & Family154Acast
73
73Podcast The Athletic FC PodcastThe Athletic FC PodcastThe AthleticSports1448Acast
43
74Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness678Megaphone
79
75Podcast That Peter Crouch PodcastThat Peter Crouch PodcastTall or NothingSports325Acast
52
76Podcast Stories of ArtStories of ArtHENI TalksArts33Unknown
73
77Podcast Undr The CoshUndr The CoshUndr The CoshSports426Megaphone
43
78Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy53Acast
69
79Podcast GangsterGangsterBBC Radio 5 LiveTrue Crime98BBC
53
80Podcast Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe BallDig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe BallPersephonicaSociety & Culture130Acast
63
81Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1151Megaphone
58
82Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
83Podcast Football RambleFootball RambleStakSports2000Acast
64
84Podcast Huberman LabHuberman LabScicomm MediaHealth & Fitness444Megaphone
69
85Podcast Happy PlaceHappy PlaceFearne CottonHealth & Fitness481Acast
79
86Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
87Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports767Acast
58
88Podcast 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
89Podcast Three Bean SaladThree Bean SaladThree Bean SaladComedy214Captivate
32
90Podcast OutsidingOutsidingCold Glass ProductionsLeisure14Megaphone
63
91Podcast The Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe AthleticSports1339Acast
58
92Podcast UnhedgedUnhedgedFinancial TimesBusiness342Acast
69
93Podcast The Jack & Ash ShowThe Jack & Ash ShowAudio AlwaysComedy55Acast
94
94Podcast The News Agents - USAThe News Agents - USAGlobalNews181Captivate
58
95Podcast The Affair…with Anna WilliamsonThe Affair…with Anna WilliamsonThe Affair…with Anna WilliamsonSociety & Culture62Acast
48
96Podcast B2B Podcasting Insights - B2B sales & audience engagement strategies for founders and brandsB2B Podcasting Insights - B2B sales & audience engagement strategies for founders and brandsPodknows Podcasting - B2B Podcasting ExpertsBusiness50Captivate
52
97Podcast Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creatorsPodmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creatorsThe Podmaster (Neal Veglio)Technology116Captivate
48
98Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
99Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews281BBC
22
100Podcast It’s a Girl ThingIt’s a Girl ThingEbony and LucieSociety & Culture61Spotify for Podcasters
48

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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