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 26 Oct 2026

10/26/2026

Average data

Episodes: 442
Frequency: every 8 days
Duration: 00:47:48

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (38 shows)
2. Acast (28 shows)
3. BBC (15 shows)
4. Captivate (7 shows)
5. Simplecast (3 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film327Megaphone
83
2Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
3Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews627Megaphone
63
4Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga BeeComedy115Megaphone
58
5Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1255Captivate
53
6Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture77Megaphone
48
7Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy645Megaphone
48
8Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy373Megaphone
53
9Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports780Acast
58
10Podcast Bear HuntBear HuntGoalhangerFiction10Megaphone
83
11Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews262Megaphone
73
12Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy405Acast
68
13Podcast The Trial of Russell BrandThe Trial of Russell BrandThe TimesNews97Acast
79
14Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
15Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy738Audioboom
53
16Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy474Captivate
63
17Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience101Megaphone
83
18Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness902Unknown
64
19Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy465Megaphone
43
20Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture283Acast
53
21Podcast UncannyUncannyBBC Radio 4Society & Culture128BBC
38
22Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation147Megaphone
69
23Podcast The Amol Rajan ConnectionThe Amol Rajan ConnectionAmol RajanBusiness5Megaphone
58
24Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory224Megaphone
73
25Podcast The Martin Lewis PodcastThe Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 LiveBusiness239BBC
22
26Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy198Megaphone
53
27Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture179Megaphone
58
28Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime671Audioboom
42
29Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime428Acast
43
30Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy595Acast
42
31Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts187Megaphone
69
32Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
33Podcast Curious CasesCurious CasesBBC Radio 4Science169BBC
38
34Podcast Inside Trump's HeadInside Trump's HeadThe Daily Beast, Michael Wolff and Joanna ColesNews224Megaphone
89
35Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports175Acast
73
36Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy78Megaphone
52
37Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews660BBC
33
38Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News215Megaphone
63
39Podcast HeartHeartApple TV / Plan B / Blanchard HouseTrue Crime5ART19
73
40Podcast Missing Debbie | Bed of LiesMissing Debbie | Bed of LiesThe TelegraphTrue Crime29Acast
78
41Podcast Olivia's House with Olivia AttwoodOlivia's House with Olivia AttwoodPlatform MediaSociety & Culture94Megaphone
42
42Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
43Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy715Acast
89
44Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture410Megaphone
68
45Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews887Megaphone
48
46Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1116BBC
43
47Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports548Megaphone
73
48Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
49Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
50Podcast Overlap DailyOverlap DailyThe OverlapSports191Acast
74
51Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
52Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
53Podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyWhat Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyKeep It Light MediaComedy211Acast
52
54Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews297Acast
38
55Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction262BBC
58
56Podcast What's My Age Again?What's My Age Again?Bauer MediaComedy76Sharpstream
78
57Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness361Megaphone
69
58Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation451Simplecast
73
59Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews859Acast
74
60Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
61Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
62Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts39Megaphone
73
63Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film307Megaphone
83
64Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1222Megaphone
37
65Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy50Megaphone
58
66Podcast Crime Next DoorCrime Next DoorBBC SoundsTrue Crime109BBC
63
67Podcast The Gary Neville PodcastThe Gary Neville PodcastSky SportsSports292Captivate
53
68Podcast In The DarkIn The DarkThe New YorkerTrue Crime29Megaphone
69
69Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
70Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews700Acast
63
71Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture191Acast
58
72Podcast Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerThe RingerComedy88Megaphone
52
73Podcast The Infinite Monkey CageThe Infinite Monkey CageBBC Radio 4Science242BBC
38
74Podcast ShamelessShamelessShameless MediaSociety & Culture921Megaphone
68
75Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory326Acast
73
76Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
77Podcast Three Bean SaladThree Bean SaladThree Bean SaladComedy219Captivate
32
78Podcast The Trial: Russell BrandThe Trial: Russell BrandThe Crime DeskTrue Crime140Acast
63
79Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews287BBC
22
80Podcast Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeFeel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorHealth & Fitness687Megaphone
79
81Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews67Simplecast
48
82Podcast The Archers OmnibusThe Archers OmnibusBBC Radio 4Fiction43BBC
28
83Podcast Katherine Ryan: Telling Everybody EverythingKatherine Ryan: Telling Everybody EverythingkathbumComedy327Acast
48
84Podcast FT News BriefingFT News BriefingFinancial TimesNews2000Acast
69
85Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy717Captivate
58
86Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
87Podcast The News Agents - USAThe News Agents - USAGlobalNews186Captivate
58
88Podcast METRO with Sarah KoenigMETRO with Sarah KoenigSerial Productions & The New York TimesSociety & Culture3Simplecast
58
89Podcast re:WORKING with Tim Campbellre:WORKING with Tim CampbellBauer MediaBusiness30Sharpstream
62
90Podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie WareTable Manners with Jessie and Lennie WareJessie WareArts395Acast
63
91Podcast ill-advised by Bill Nighyill-advised by Bill NighyEYEPOD StudiosArts32Acast
83
92Podcast FoundlingFoundlingThe ObserverTrue Crime9Acast
79
93Podcast Love TrappedLove TrappediHeartPodcasts and Glass PodcastsTrue Crime34Omny Studio
63
94Podcast THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTADAM BUXTONComedy287Acast
49
95Podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialFame Under Fire: Russell Brand on TrialBBC SoundsNews155BBC
38
96Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy58Acast
69
97Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1164Megaphone
58
98Podcast James Reed: all about businessJames Reed: all about businessReed GlobalBusiness107Captivate
48
99Podcast UK True Crime PodcastUK True Crime PodcastAlways True CrimeTrue Crime624Acast
43
100Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy354Acast
63

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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