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 18 Oct 2026

10/18/2026

Average data

Episodes: 452
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:47:55

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
3. Global (4 shows)
4. History Hit (3 shows)
5. The Times (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (27 shows)
3. BBC (15 shows)
4. Captivate (7 shows)
5. Audioboom (4 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film321Megaphone
83
2Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1246Captivate
53
3Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews623Megaphone
63
4Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory733Megaphone
63
5Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga BeeComedy112Megaphone
58
6Podcast Bear HuntBear HuntGoalhangerFiction8Megaphone
63
7Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews258Megaphone
73
8Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy640Megaphone
48
9Podcast The Trial of Russell BrandThe Trial of Russell BrandThe TimesNews89Acast
79
10Podcast The Amol Rajan ConnectionThe Amol Rajan ConnectionAmol RajanBusiness2Megaphone
58
11Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience98Megaphone
83
12Podcast Russell Brand: On TrialRussell Brand: On TrialSky NewsNews57Captivate
69
13Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy403Acast
68
14Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy471Captivate
63
15Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy462Megaphone
43
16Podcast Overlap DailyOverlap DailyThe OverlapSports183Acast
74
17Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News214Megaphone
63
18Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness898Unknown
64
19Podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialFame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialBBC SoundsNews147BBC
38
20Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy736Audioboom
53
21Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports174Acast
73
22Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts185Megaphone
69
23Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy370Megaphone
53
24Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture75Megaphone
48
25Podcast In The DarkIn The DarkThe New YorkerTrue Crime29Megaphone
69
26Podcast The Trial: Russell BrandThe Trial: Russell BrandThe Crime DeskTrue Crime132Acast
63
27Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy195Megaphone
53
28Podcast Curious CasesCurious CasesBBC Radio 4Science168BBC
38
29Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
30Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture280Acast
53
31Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime666Audioboom
42
32Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy592Acast
42
33Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory221Megaphone
73
34Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture118BBC
38
35Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
36Podcast Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerThe RingerComedy86Megaphone
52
37Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1113BBC
43
38Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports543Megaphone
73
39Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews655BBC
33
40Podcast SAS: The Shadow WarSAS: The Shadow WarThe Independent / Aurra StudiosSociety & Culture5Acast
69
41Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime426Acast
43
42Podcast Friday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeMusic76Omny Studio
53
43Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture93Megaphone
42
44Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy48Megaphone
58
45Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy712Acast
89
46Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture176Megaphone
58
47Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts37Megaphone
73
48Podcast The Martin Lewis PodcastThe Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 LiveBusiness235BBC
22
49Podcast Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSerial Killers & Murderous MindsCrime HouseTrue Crime200WideOrbit
58
50Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation145Megaphone
69
51Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction253BBC
58
52Podcast I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?BBC SoundsSociety & Culture38BBC
58
53Podcast FoundlingFoundlingThe ObserverTrue Crime9Acast
79
54Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1032Megaphone
69
55Podcast Page 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastNews193Audioboom
37
56Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness358Megaphone
69
57Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation447Simplecast
73
58Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1662Acast
69
59Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews297Acast
38
60Podcast Petgevity: Pet Health and Longevity PodcastPetgevity: Pet Health and Longevity PodcastPetgevityKids & Family12Captivate
42
61Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
62Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture188Acast
58
63Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews883Megaphone
48
64Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film306Megaphone
83
65Podcast re:WORKING with Tim Campbellre:WORKING with Tim CampbellBauer MediaBusiness27Sharpstream
62
66Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports181Acast
43
67Podcast FT News BriefingFT News BriefingFinancial TimesNews2000Acast
69
68Podcast The News Agents - USAThe News Agents - USAGlobalNews184Captivate
58
69Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy56Acast
69
70Podcast Uncharted with Hannah FryUncharted with Hannah FryBBC Radio 4Science22BBC
28
71Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture407Megaphone
68
72Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1218Megaphone
37
73Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy714Captivate
58
74Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History294BBC
43
75Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory418Megaphone
63
76Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews689Acast
63
77Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy75Megaphone
52
78Podcast What's My Age Again?What's My Age Again?Bauer MediaComedy72Sharpstream
78
79Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
80Podcast Betrayal Season 6Betrayal Season 6iHeartPodcasts | Glass PodcastsTrue Crime184Omny Studio
63
81Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews284BBC
22
82Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness684Megaphone
79
83Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews326Acast
89
84Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews67Simplecast
48
85Podcast The Infinite Monkey CageThe Infinite Monkey CageBBC Radio 4Science241BBC
38
86Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports776Acast
58
87Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
88Podcast A Question of ScienceA Question of ScienceThe Francis Crick InstituteScience23Omny Studio
79
89Podcast ill-advised by Bill Nighyill-advised by Bill NighyEYEPOD StudiosArts30Acast
83
90Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
91Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1160Megaphone
58
92Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory667Acast
69
93Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory323Acast
73
94Podcast The StoryThe StoryThe TimesNews1951Acast
59
95Podcast Anything Goes with James EnglishAnything Goes with James EnglishAnything Goes with James EnglishSociety & Culture597Spotify for Podcasters
22
96Podcast Three Bean SaladThree Bean SaladThree Bean SaladComedy217Captivate
32
97Podcast Katherine Ryan: Telling Everybody EverythingKatherine Ryan: Telling Everybody EverythingkathbumComedy326Acast
48
98Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
99Podcast The Athletic FC PodcastThe Athletic FC PodcastThe AthleticSports1468Acast
43
100Podcast THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTADAM BUXTONComedy285Acast
49

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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