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 08 Jun 2026

06/08/2026

Average data

Episodes: 435
Frequency: every 11 days
Duration: 00:46:45

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (10 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (8 shows)
3. BBC Radio 5 Live (3 shows)
4. Audio Always (3 shows)
5. Global (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (28 shows)
3. BBC (15 shows)
4. Captivate (5 shows)
5. ART19 (4 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory724Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews612Megaphone
63
3Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1218Captivate
53
4Podcast Bad Chat with Greg James and Alice LevineBad Chat with Greg James and Alice LevinePersephonicaComedy9Acast
53
5Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film306Megaphone
83
6Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness884Unknown
64
7Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy627Megaphone
48
8Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy103Megaphone
58
9Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews248Megaphone
73
10Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy453Megaphone
43
11Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime650Audioboom
42
12Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
13Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports530Megaphone
73
14Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy726Audioboom
53
15Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture270Acast
53
16Podcast OnlyFantasyOnlyFantasyAudibleSociety & Culture29ART19
69
17Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture167Megaphone
58
18Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy399Acast
58
19Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy462Captivate
63
20Podcast Test Match SpecialTest Match SpecialBBC Radio 5 LiveSports686BBC
28
21Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy186Megaphone
53
22Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy361Megaphone
53
23Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture179Acast
58
24Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience89Megaphone
83
25Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime421Acast
43
26Podcast The Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe AthleticSports1332Acast
58
27Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy583Acast
42
28Podcast Football DailyFootball DailyBBC Radio 5 LiveSports275BBC
28
29Podcast Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerThe RingerComedy82Megaphone
52
30Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory211Megaphone
73
31Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts181Megaphone
69
32Podcast Change Your Mind with New ScientistChange Your Mind with New ScientistNew ScientistScience19Megaphone
48
33Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts33Megaphone
73
34Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
35Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
36Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1024Megaphone
79
37Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports169Acast
73
38Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1548Acast
69
39Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
40Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews642BBC
33
41Podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyWhat Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyKeep It Light MediaComedy199Acast
52
42Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation435Simplecast
73
43Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy44Megaphone
58
44Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy703Acast
89
45Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation135Megaphone
69
46Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy66Megaphone
52
47Podcast Careless | Tortoise Investigates Careless | Tortoise Investigates The ObserverSociety & Culture120Acast
73
48Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness675Megaphone
79
49Podcast The GiftThe GiftBBC Radio 4Society & Culture23BBC
59
50Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory658Acast
69
51Podcast Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'Keep It Light Media / Travesty MediaComedy311Megaphone
43
52Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews839Acast
74
53Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
54Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News209Megaphone
63
55Podcast Deep CoverDeep CoverPushkin IndustriesTrue Crime84Omny Studio
63
56Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture73Megaphone
48
57Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness349Megaphone
69
58Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy705Captivate
58
59Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews296Acast
38
60Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film301Megaphone
83
61Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory409Megaphone
63
62Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture402Megaphone
68
63Podcast The Travel Expert with Simon CalderThe Travel Expert with Simon CalderThe TelegraphSociety & Culture16Acast
63
64Podcast The England PodThe England PodThe England PodSports137Megaphone
43
65Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction226BBC
58
66Podcast Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe BallDig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe BallPersephonicaSociety & Culture127Acast
63
67Podcast The Jack & Ash ShowThe Jack & Ash ShowAudio AlwaysComedy53Acast
94
68Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture88Megaphone
42
69Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews61Simplecast
48
70Podcast Page 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastNews191Audioboom
37
71Podcast The Athletic FC PodcastThe Athletic FC PodcastThe AthleticSports1438Acast
43
72Podcast Disclosure InvestigatesDisclosure InvestigatesBBC Radio ScotlandTrue Crime35BBC
48
73Podcast Dr. DeathDr. DeathAudibleTrue Crime49ART19
79
74Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports762Acast
58
75Podcast Crime AnalystCrime AnalystLaura RichardsTrue Crime373Megaphone
68
76Podcast UnravelUnravelABC AustraliaTrue Crime76ABC Australia
58
77Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
78Podcast Toni and RyanToni and RyanToni Lodge and Ryan JonComedy1159Acast
43
79Podcast Sliced BreadSliced BreadBBC Radio 4Health & Fitness219BBC
53
80Podcast F1: Chequered FlagF1: Chequered FlagBBC Radio 5 LiveSports92BBC
43
81Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1204Megaphone
37
82Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy52Acast
69
83Podcast The Therapy Crouch The Therapy Crouch Tall or NothingComedy321Acast
74
84Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews279BBC
22
85Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
86Podcast Happy PlaceHappy PlaceFearne CottonHealth & Fitness478Acast
79
87Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture170BBC
38
88Podcast Three Bean SaladThree Bean SaladThree Bean SaladComedy213Captivate
32
89Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews654Acast
63
90Podcast Foul PlayFoul PlayAudible | Gabriel GatehouseTrue Crime8ART19
69
91Missing podcast logo
The Rest Is Politics
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FTPolitics553N/A
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92Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports192Acast
43
93Podcast Love TrappedLove TrappediHeartPodcasts and Glass PodcastsTrue Crime31Omny Studio
63
94Podcast Electoral DysfunctionElectoral DysfunctionSky NewsNews214Captivate
53
95Podcast What's My Age Again?What's My Age Again?Bauer MediaComedy66Sharpstream
83
96Podcast The Archers OmnibusThe Archers OmnibusBBC Radio 4Fiction37BBC
28
97Podcast ill-advised by Bill Nighyill-advised by Bill NighyEYEPOD StudiosArts26Acast
73
98Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy342Acast
63
99Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews866Megaphone
48
100Podcast More or LessMore or LessBBC Radio 4Society & Culture1141BBC
28

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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