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 21 Oct 2026

10/21/2026

Average data

Episodes: 432
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:47:47

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (7 shows)
3. Global (3 shows)
4. Platform Media (3 shows)
5. BBC Sounds (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (30 shows)
3. BBC (16 shows)
4. Captivate (4 shows)
5. Audioboom (3 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film325Megaphone
83
2Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1252Captivate
53
3Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
4Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga BeeComedy113Megaphone
58
5Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews260Megaphone
73
6Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy643Megaphone
48
7Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews626Megaphone
63
8Podcast The Trial of Russell BrandThe Trial of Russell BrandThe TimesNews94Acast
79
9Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience99Megaphone
83
10Podcast Bear HuntBear HuntGoalhangerFiction9Megaphone
63
11Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News214Megaphone
63
12Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy372Megaphone
53
13Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy404Acast
68
14Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness907Unknown
64
15Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy196Megaphone
53
16Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy737Audioboom
53
17Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
18Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
19Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime670Audioboom
42
20Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture409Megaphone
68
21Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture124BBC
38
22Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy473Captivate
63
23Podcast Overlap DailyOverlap DailyThe OverlapSports188Acast
74
24Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports546Megaphone
73
25Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy464Megaphone
43
26Podcast Russell Brand: On TrialRussell Brand: On TrialSky NewsNews61Captivate
69
27Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports778Acast
58
28Podcast HeartHeartApple TV / Plan B / Blanchard HouseTrue Crime4ART19
73
29Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture178Megaphone
58
30Podcast THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTADAM BUXTONComedy286Acast
49
31Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews658BBC
33
32Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture282Acast
53
33Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
34Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts186Megaphone
69
35Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews297Acast
38
36Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture76Megaphone
48
37Podcast The Amol Rajan ConnectionThe Amol Rajan ConnectionAmol RajanBusiness4Megaphone
58
38Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy715Captivate
58
39Podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialFame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialBBC SoundsNews152BBC
38
40Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy714Acast
89
41Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
42Podcast Curious CasesCurious CasesBBC Radio 4Science169BBC
38
43Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy594Acast
42
44Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
45Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports178Acast
43
46Podcast In The DarkIn The DarkThe New YorkerTrue Crime29Megaphone
69
47Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports175Acast
73
48Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction258BBC
58
49Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
50Podcast On The MendOn The MendHigh PerformanceHealth & Fitness96Acast
79
51Podcast SAS: The Shadow WarSAS: The Shadow WarThe Independent / Aurra StudiosSociety & Culture6Acast
69
52Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime427Acast
43
53Podcast FT News BriefingFT News BriefingFinancial TimesNews2000Acast
69
54Podcast The Trial: Russell BrandThe Trial: Russell BrandThe Crime DeskTrue Crime137Acast
63
55Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
56Podcast What's My Age Again?What's My Age Again?Bauer MediaComedy74Sharpstream
78
57Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews857Acast
74
58Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
59Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy49Megaphone
58
60Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation146Megaphone
69
61Podcast The Martin Lewis PodcastThe Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 LiveBusiness237BBC
22
62Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation450Simplecast
73
63Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy57Acast
69
64Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
65Podcast Crime Next DoorCrime Next DoorBBC SoundsTrue Crime108BBC
63
66Podcast Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerThe RingerComedy87Megaphone
52
67Podcast The Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe AthleticSports1352Acast
58
68Podcast The X Button Video Game PodcastThe X Button Video Game PodcastX ButtonLeisure1Spotify for Podcasters
41
69Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture189Acast
58
70Podcast Friday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeMusic76Omny Studio
53
71Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews287BBC
22
72Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
73Podcast The Affair…with Anna WilliamsonThe Affair…with Anna WilliamsonThe Affair…with Anna WilliamsonSociety & Culture70Acast
48
74Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy76Megaphone
52
75Podcast FoundlingFoundlingThe ObserverTrue Crime9Acast
79
76Podcast The Chipping ForecastThe Chipping ForecastSoft Ears MediaSports219Acast
83
77Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness360Megaphone
69
78Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews67Simplecast
48
79Podcast The Therapy Crouch The Therapy Crouch Tall or NothingComedy332Acast
74
80Podcast re:WORKING with Tim Campbellre:WORKING with Tim CampbellBauer MediaBusiness29Sharpstream
62
81Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
82Podcast The Rugby PodThe Rugby PodThe RingerSports515Megaphone
43
83Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History136BBC
58
84Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy352Acast
63
85Podcast Rugby Union WeeklyRugby Union WeeklyBBC Radio 5 LiveSports349BBC
28
86Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1220Megaphone
37
87Podcast Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'Keep It Light Media / Travesty MediaComedy316Megaphone
43
88Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews695Acast
63
89Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
90Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture94Megaphone
42
91Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory669Acast
69
92Podcast The Good, The Bad & The FootballThe Good, The Bad & The FootballPlatform MediaSports62Megaphone
48
93Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
94Podcast Crime JunkieCrime JunkieAudiochuckTrue Crime534Simplecast
63
95Podcast Football DailyFootball DailyBBC Radio 5 LiveSports292BBC
28
96Podcast I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?BBC SoundsSociety & Culture38BBC
58
97Podcast Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United showTalk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United showThe AthleticSports551Acast
58
98Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1163Megaphone
58
99Podcast Betrayal Season 6Betrayal Season 6iHeartPodcasts | Glass PodcastsTrue Crime185Omny Studio
63
100Podcast Uncharted with Hannah FryUncharted with Hannah FryBBC Radio 4Science22BBC
28

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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