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 13 Oct 2026

10/13/2026

Average data

Episodes: 441
Frequency: every 8 days
Duration: 00:47:47

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (12 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (7 shows)
3. Global (4 shows)
4. History Hit (3 shows)
5. Platform Media (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (39 shows)
2. Acast (29 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. Captivate (7 shows)
5. Simplecast (3 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News214Megaphone
63
3Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film324Megaphone
83
4Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga BeeComedy113Megaphone
58
5Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1250Captivate
53
6Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews626Megaphone
63
7Podcast Bear HuntBear HuntGoalhangerFiction9Megaphone
63
8Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience99Megaphone
83
9Podcast In The DarkIn The DarkThe New YorkerTrue Crime29Megaphone
69
10Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy643Megaphone
48
11Podcast Overlap DailyOverlap DailyThe OverlapSports187Acast
74
12Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness900Unknown
64
13Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy404Acast
68
14Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
15Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews260Megaphone
73
16Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy196Megaphone
53
17Podcast SAS: The Shadow WarSAS: The Shadow WarThe Independent / Aurra StudiosSociety & Culture6Acast
69
18Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy737Audioboom
53
19Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
20Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy472Captivate
63
21Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy372Megaphone
53
22Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture122BBC
38
23Podcast The Gary Neville PodcastThe Gary Neville PodcastSky SportsSports291Captivate
53
24Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy463Megaphone
43
25Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture282Acast
53
26Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime669Audioboom
42
27Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy715Captivate
58
28Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews297Acast
38
29Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts186Megaphone
69
30Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports178Acast
43
31Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime426Acast
43
32Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture178Megaphone
58
33Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports175Acast
73
34Podcast Russell Brand: On TrialRussell Brand: On TrialSky NewsNews61Captivate
69
35Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
36Podcast FoundlingFoundlingThe ObserverTrue Crime9Acast
79
37Podcast The Trial of Russell BrandThe Trial of Russell BrandThe TimesNews93Acast
79
38Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy57Acast
69
39Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports546Megaphone
73
40Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture189Acast
58
41Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
42Podcast The Julia Bradbury PodcastThe Julia Bradbury PodcastJulia BradburyHealth & Fitness7Megaphone
37
43Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
44Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews884Megaphone
48
45Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy593Acast
42
46Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation449Simplecast
73
47Podcast The Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe AthleticSports1352Acast
58
48Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
49Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy76Megaphone
52
50Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation146Megaphone
69
51Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy49Megaphone
58
52Podcast The Martin Lewis PodcastThe Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 LiveBusiness237BBC
22
53Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews327Acast
89
54Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy352Acast
63
55Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction257BBC
58
56Podcast The Haunted LibraryThe Haunted LibraryBBC StudiosFiction12Omny Studio
73
57Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews657BBC
33
58Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
59Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture409Megaphone
68
60Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1220Megaphone
37
61Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
62Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy713Acast
89
63Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews285BBC
22
64Podcast I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?BBC SoundsSociety & Culture38BBC
58
65Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture76Megaphone
48
66Podcast FT News BriefingFT News BriefingFinancial TimesNews2000Acast
69
67Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
68Podcast London RevisitedLondon RevisitedLondon Review of BooksHistory11Megaphone
73
69Podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialFame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialBBC SoundsNews151BBC
38
70Podcast Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlaneWanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlanePlatform MediaComedy70Megaphone
58
71Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History294BBC
43
72Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness360Megaphone
69
73Podcast Curious CasesCurious CasesBBC Radio 4Science168BBC
38
74Podcast ShamelessShamelessShameless MediaSociety & Culture919Megaphone
68
75Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1162Megaphone
58
76Podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyWhat Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyKeep It Light MediaComedy209Acast
52
77Podcast Happy PlaceHappy PlaceFearne CottonHealth & Fitness488Acast
79
78Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
79Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory668Acast
69
80Podcast Stories of ArtStories of ArtHENI TalksArts37Unknown
73
81Podcast ill-advised by Bill Nighyill-advised by Bill NighyEYEPOD StudiosArts31Acast
83
82Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews66Simplecast
48
83Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
84Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture94Megaphone
42
85Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports778Acast
58
86Podcast Crime JunkieCrime JunkieAudiochuckTrue Crime534Simplecast
63
87Podcast THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTADAM BUXTONComedy286Acast
49
88Podcast Health or HypeHealth or HypeJoe Wicks and BupaHealth & Fitness6Buzzsprout
63
89Podcast F1: Chequered FlagF1: Chequered FlagBBC Radio 5 LiveSports105BBC
43
90Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film307Megaphone
83
91Podcast The Rest Is MoneyThe Rest Is MoneyGoalhangerNews327Megaphone
43
92Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
93Podcast NewlyParentsNewlyParentsJamPot ProductionsComedy232Acast
69
94Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
95Podcast James Reed: all about businessJames Reed: all about businessReed GlobalBusiness106Captivate
48
96Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews693Acast
63
97Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness686Megaphone
79
98Podcast Anything Goes with James EnglishAnything Goes with James EnglishAnything Goes with James EnglishSociety & Culture598Spotify for Podcasters
22
99Podcast Up To SpeedUp To SpeedGlobalSports76Captivate
69
100Podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie WareTable Manners with Jessie and Lennie WareJessie WareArts394Acast
63

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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