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 23 Oct 2026

10/23/2026

Average data

Episodes: 423
Frequency: every 8 days
Duration: 00:47:31

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (7 shows)
3. Global (4 shows)
4. History Hit (3 shows)
5. Bauer Media (2 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (33 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. Captivate (7 shows)
5. Simplecast (3 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews626Megaphone
63
2Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1252Captivate
53
3Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film325Megaphone
83
4Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
5Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga BeeComedy113Megaphone
58
6Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture76Megaphone
48
7Podcast The Trial of Russell BrandThe Trial of Russell BrandThe TimesNews94Acast
79
8Podcast Bear HuntBear HuntGoalhangerFiction9Megaphone
63
9Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy404Acast
68
10Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience99Megaphone
83
11Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy643Megaphone
48
12Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews260Megaphone
73
13Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness907Unknown
64
14Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports778Acast
58
15Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy372Megaphone
53
16Podcast The Amol Rajan ConnectionThe Amol Rajan ConnectionAmol RajanBusiness4Megaphone
58
17Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports175Acast
73
18Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy473Captivate
63
19Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy76Megaphone
52
20Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture178Megaphone
58
21Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts186Megaphone
69
22Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy196Megaphone
53
23Podcast Overlap DailyOverlap DailyThe OverlapSports188Acast
74
24Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy737Audioboom
53
25Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports178Acast
43
26Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy464Megaphone
43
27Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
28Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime670Audioboom
42
29Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News214Megaphone
63
30Podcast The News Agents - USAThe News Agents - USAGlobalNews185Captivate
58
31Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture409Megaphone
68
32Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation146Megaphone
69
33Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
34Podcast The Martin Lewis PodcastThe Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 LiveBusiness237BBC
22
35Podcast HeartHeartApple TV / Plan B / Blanchard HouseTrue Crime4ART19
73
36Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture124BBC
38
37Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
38Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture94Megaphone
42
39Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy715Captivate
58
40Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports546Megaphone
73
41Podcast Ukraine: The LatestUkraine: The LatestThe TelegraphNews1229Acast
59
42Podcast Curious CasesCurious CasesBBC Radio 4Science169BBC
38
43Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews297Acast
38
44Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
45Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews857Acast
74
46Podcast Russell Brand: On TrialRussell Brand: On TrialSky NewsNews61Captivate
69
47Podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialFame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialBBC SoundsNews152BBC
38
48Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews658BBC
33
49Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture282Acast
53
50Podcast In The DarkIn The DarkThe New YorkerTrue Crime29Megaphone
69
51Podcast Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerThe RingerComedy87Megaphone
52
52Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy49Megaphone
58
53Podcast The Trial: Russell BrandThe Trial: Russell BrandThe Crime DeskTrue Crime137Acast
63
54Podcast On The MendOn The MendHigh PerformanceHealth & Fitness96Acast
79
55Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction258BBC
58
56Podcast James Reed: all about businessJames Reed: all about businessReed GlobalBusiness106Captivate
48
57Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
58Podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie WareTable Manners with Jessie and Lennie WareJessie WareArts394Acast
63
59Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
60Podcast What's My Age Again?What's My Age Again?Bauer MediaComedy74Sharpstream
78
61Podcast The Infinite Monkey CageThe Infinite Monkey CageBBC Radio 4Science242BBC
38
62Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture189Acast
58
63Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts38Megaphone
73
64Podcast FoundlingFoundlingThe ObserverTrue Crime9Acast
79
65Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy714Acast
89
66Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy594Acast
42
67Podcast FT News BriefingFT News BriefingFinancial TimesNews2000Acast
69
68Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation450Simplecast
73
69Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness360Megaphone
69
70Podcast SAS: The Shadow WarSAS: The Shadow WarThe Independent / Aurra StudiosSociety & Culture6Acast
69
71Podcast Crime Next DoorCrime Next DoorBBC SoundsTrue Crime108BBC
63
72Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy352Acast
63
73Podcast METRO with Sarah KoenigMETRO with Sarah KoenigSerial Productions & The New York TimesSociety & Culture3Simplecast
58
74Podcast re:WORKING with Tim Campbellre:WORKING with Tim CampbellBauer MediaBusiness29Sharpstream
62
75Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy57Acast
69
76Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
77Podcast ShamelessShamelessShameless MediaSociety & Culture919Megaphone
68
78Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
79Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
80Podcast Friday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeFriday Night KaraokeMusic76Omny Studio
53
81Podcast The Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe AthleticSports1352Acast
58
82Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews287BBC
22
83Podcast Anything Goes with James EnglishAnything Goes with James EnglishAnything Goes with James EnglishSociety & Culture598Spotify for Podcasters
22
84Podcast The Therapy Crouch The Therapy Crouch Tall or NothingComedy332Acast
74
85Podcast Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United showTalk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United showThe AthleticSports551Acast
58
86Podcast THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTADAM BUXTONComedy286Acast
49
87Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime427Acast
43
88Podcast The Affair…with Anna WilliamsonThe Affair…with Anna WilliamsonThe Affair…with Anna WilliamsonSociety & Culture70Acast
48
89Podcast Three Bean SaladThree Bean SaladThree Bean SaladComedy218Captivate
32
90Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews67Simplecast
48
91Podcast Football DailyFootball DailyBBC Radio 5 LiveSports292BBC
28
92Podcast The X Button Video Game PodcastThe X Button Video Game PodcastX ButtonLeisure1Spotify for Podcasters
41
93Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews695Acast
63
94Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory669Acast
69
95Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
96Podcast What's Up Docs?What's Up Docs?BBC Radio 4Health & Fitness187BBC
63
97Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
98Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness686Megaphone
79
99Podcast That Peter Crouch PodcastThat Peter Crouch PodcastTall or NothingSports329Acast
52
100Podcast ill-advised by Bill Nighyill-advised by Bill NighyEYEPOD StudiosArts31Acast
83

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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