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 11 Oct 2026

10/11/2026

Average data

Episodes: 440
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:47:42

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (8 shows)
3. Global (4 shows)
4. History Hit (3 shows)
5. The Guardian (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (39 shows)
2. Acast (31 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Captivate (5 shows)
5. Audioboom (3 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film325Megaphone
83
2Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
3Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1252Captivate
53
4Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews626Megaphone
63
5Podcast Bear HuntBear HuntGoalhangerFiction9Megaphone
63
6Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga BeeComedy113Megaphone
58
7Podcast In The DarkIn The DarkThe New YorkerTrue Crime29Megaphone
69
8Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews260Megaphone
73
9Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy643Megaphone
48
10Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience99Megaphone
83
11Podcast Overlap DailyOverlap DailyThe OverlapSports188Acast
74
12Podcast SAS: The Shadow WarSAS: The Shadow WarThe Independent / Aurra StudiosSociety & Culture6Acast
69
13Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy404Acast
68
14Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy473Captivate
63
15Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy464Megaphone
43
16Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness907Unknown
64
17Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy372Megaphone
53
18Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy737Audioboom
53
19Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture282Acast
53
20Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports175Acast
73
21Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy196Megaphone
53
22Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
23Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime670Audioboom
42
24Podcast London RevisitedLondon RevisitedLondon Review of BooksHistory11Megaphone
73
25Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts186Megaphone
69
26Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
27Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy594Acast
42
28Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy57Acast
69
29Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews658BBC
33
30Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture123BBC
38
31Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime427Acast
43
32Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture178Megaphone
58
33Podcast The Haunted LibraryThe Haunted LibraryBBC StudiosFiction12Omny Studio
73
34Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
35Podcast FoundlingFoundlingThe ObserverTrue Crime9Acast
79
36Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
37Podcast A Question of ScienceA Question of ScienceThe Francis Crick InstituteScience24Omny Studio
79
38Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports546Megaphone
73
39Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy49Megaphone
58
40Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews297Acast
38
41Podcast The Martin Lewis PodcastThe Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 LiveBusiness237BBC
22
42Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
43Podcast Health or HypeHealth or HypeJoe Wicks and BupaHealth & Fitness6Buzzsprout
63
44Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation146Megaphone
69
45Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
46Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film307Megaphone
83
47Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness360Megaphone
69
48Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction258BBC
58
49Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
50Podcast ill-advised by Bill Nighyill-advised by Bill NighyEYEPOD StudiosArts31Acast
83
51Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports178Acast
43
52Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy714Acast
89
53Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture76Megaphone
48
54Podcast I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?BBC SoundsSociety & Culture38BBC
58
55Podcast ShamelessShamelessShameless MediaSociety & Culture919Megaphone
68
56Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation449Simplecast
73
57Podcast Curious CasesCurious CasesBBC Radio 4Science169BBC
38
58Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture189Acast
58
59Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews885Megaphone
48
60Podcast Stories of ArtStories of ArtHENI TalksArts37Unknown
73
61Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
62Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture94Megaphone
42
63Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture409Megaphone
68
64Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy715Captivate
58
65Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews327Acast
89
66Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy76Megaphone
52
67Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
68Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
69Podcast The Athletic FC PodcastThe Athletic FC PodcastThe AthleticSports1473Acast
43
70Podcast The News Agents - USAThe News Agents - USAGlobalNews185Captivate
58
71Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews694Acast
63
72Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News214Megaphone
63
73Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1220Megaphone
37
74Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness686Megaphone
79
75Podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie WareTable Manners with Jessie and Lennie WareJessie WareArts394Acast
63
76Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
77Podcast Happy PlaceHappy PlaceFearne CottonHealth & Fitness488Acast
79
78Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports778Acast
58
79Podcast At Home with The Andres At Home with The Andres Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture5Megaphone
73
80Podcast THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTADAM BUXTONComedy286Acast
49
81Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews286BBC
22
82Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
83Podcast I'm ADHD! No You're NotI'm ADHD! No You're NotDr Mine Conkbayir MBE & Paul WhitehouseSociety & Culture67Acast
59
84Podcast More or LessMore or LessBBC Radio 4Society & Culture1150BBC
28
85Podcast Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerThe RingerComedy87Megaphone
52
86Podcast The Witness: In His Own WordsThe Witness: In His Own WordsYellow Path ProductionsTrue Crime14Acast
73
87Podcast What's My Age Again?What's My Age Again?Bauer MediaComedy74Sharpstream
78
88Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews66Simplecast
48
89Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
90Podcast The Therapy Crouch The Therapy Crouch Tall or NothingComedy332Acast
74
91Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
92Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1162Megaphone
58
93Podcast OutsidingOutsidingCold Glass ProductionsLeisure18Megaphone
63
94Podcast Electoral DysfunctionElectoral DysfunctionSky NewsNews220Captivate
53
95Podcast The Trial of Russell BrandThe Trial of Russell BrandThe TimesNews94Acast
79
96Podcast Politics Weekly UKPolitics Weekly UKThe GuardianNews291Acast
38
97Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory668Acast
69
98Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
99Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews857Acast
74
100Podcast That Peter Crouch PodcastThat Peter Crouch PodcastTall or NothingSports329Acast
52

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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