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 20 Oct 2026

10/20/2026

Average data

Episodes: 466
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:47:28

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (37 shows)
2. Acast (30 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. Captivate (5 shows)
5. Simplecast (3 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga BeeComedy113Megaphone
58
3Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film323Megaphone
83
4Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1249Captivate
53
5Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews625Megaphone
63
6Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News214Megaphone
63
7Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience99Megaphone
83
8Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy642Megaphone
48
9Podcast Bear HuntBear HuntGoalhangerFiction9Megaphone
63
10Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews259Megaphone
73
11Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy404Acast
68
12Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy736Audioboom
53
13Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy196Megaphone
53
14Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
15Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness899Unknown
64
16Podcast The Trial of Russell BrandThe Trial of Russell BrandThe TimesNews92Acast
79
17Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
18Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy472Captivate
63
19Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy463Megaphone
43
20Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture121BBC
38
21Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture409Megaphone
68
22Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy371Megaphone
53
23Podcast The Amol Rajan ConnectionThe Amol Rajan ConnectionAmol RajanBusiness3Megaphone
58
24Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy715Captivate
58
25Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime668Audioboom
42
26Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts186Megaphone
69
27Podcast Russell Brand: On TrialRussell Brand: On TrialSky NewsNews60Captivate
69
28Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture76Megaphone
48
29Podcast Overlap DailyOverlap DailyThe OverlapSports186Acast
74
30Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports777Acast
58
31Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports174Acast
73
32Podcast Curious CasesCurious CasesBBC Radio 4Science168BBC
38
33Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
34Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture281Acast
53
35Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
36Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports179Acast
43
37Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime426Acast
43
38Podcast In The DarkIn The DarkThe New YorkerTrue Crime29Megaphone
69
39Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews297Acast
38
40Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy593Acast
42
41Podcast HeartHeartApple TV / Plan B / Blanchard HouseTrue Crime4ART19
73
42Podcast The Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe AthleticSports1351Acast
58
43Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction256BBC
58
44Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1114BBC
43
45Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
46Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation145Megaphone
69
47Podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialFame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialBBC SoundsNews150BBC
38
48Podcast SAS: The Shadow WarSAS: The Shadow WarThe Independent / Aurra StudiosSociety & Culture6Acast
69
49Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation448Simplecast
73
50Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy76Megaphone
52
51Podcast The Trial: Russell BrandThe Trial: Russell BrandThe Crime DeskTrue Crime135Acast
63
52Podcast FT News BriefingFT News BriefingFinancial TimesNews2000Acast
69
53Podcast THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTADAM BUXTONComedy286Acast
49
54Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports545Megaphone
73
55Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
56Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1219Megaphone
37
57Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews285BBC
22
58Podcast On The MendOn The MendHigh PerformanceHealth & Fitness96Acast
79
59Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
60Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews66Simplecast
48
61Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews326Acast
89
62Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
63Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture189Acast
58
64Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews657BBC
33
65Podcast Friday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeMusic76Omny Studio
53
66Podcast The Martin Lewis PodcastThe Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 LiveBusiness236BBC
22
67Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy352Acast
63
68Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy49Megaphone
58
69Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy713Acast
89
70Podcast Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerThe RingerComedy87Megaphone
52
71Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture177Megaphone
58
72Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory668Acast
69
73Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
74Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness359Megaphone
69
75Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture93Megaphone
42
76Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
77Podcast The Gary Neville PodcastThe Gary Neville PodcastSky SportsSports291Captivate
53
78Podcast Crime Next DoorCrime Next DoorBBC SoundsTrue Crime108BBC
63
79Podcast 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
80Podcast Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlaneWanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlanePlatform MediaComedy70Megaphone
58
81Podcast FoundlingFoundlingThe ObserverTrue Crime9Acast
79
82Podcast I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?BBC SoundsSociety & Culture38BBC
58
83Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews884Megaphone
48
84Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History136BBC
58
85Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy57Acast
69
86Podcast The StoryThe StoryThe TimesNews1954Acast
59
87Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
88Podcast Crime JunkieCrime JunkieAudiochuckTrue Crime534Simplecast
63
89Podcast re:WORKING with Tim Campbellre:WORKING with Tim CampbellBauer MediaBusiness29Sharpstream
62
90Podcast Betrayal Season 6Betrayal Season 6iHeartPodcasts | Glass PodcastsTrue Crime184Omny Studio
63
91Podcast NewlyParentsNewlyParentsJamPot ProductionsComedy232Acast
69
92Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews692Acast
63
93Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
94Podcast The Rest Is MoneyThe Rest Is MoneyGoalhangerNews327Megaphone
43
95Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1161Megaphone
58
96Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
97Podcast What's My Age Again?What's My Age Again?Bauer MediaComedy74Sharpstream
78
98Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness685Megaphone
79
99Podcast Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal PodcastArseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcastarseblog.comSports1699Acast
38
100Podcast Serial Killers & Murderous MindsSerial Killers & Murderous MindsCrime HouseTrue Crime201WideOrbit
58

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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