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 30 Aug 2026

08/30/2026

Average data

Episodes: 470
Frequency: every 8 days
Duration: 00:49:40

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (10 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (5 shows)
3. Global (4 shows)
4. Audio Always (3 shows)
5. History Hit (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (29 shows)
3. BBC (10 shows)
4. Simplecast (7 shows)
5. Captivate (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory727Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is PoliticsThe Rest Is PoliticsGoalhangerNews616Megaphone
63
3Podcast The News AgentsThe News AgentsGlobalNews1227Captivate
53
4Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews252Megaphone
73
5Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy631Megaphone
48
6Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film310Megaphone
83
7Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness889Unknown
64
8Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy106Megaphone
58
9Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy456Megaphone
43
10Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy465Captivate
63
11Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports535Megaphone
73
12Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy730Audioboom
53
13Podcast Blink | Jake Haendel's StoryBlink | Jake Haendel's StorySony Music, Corinne Vien, Jacob HaendelTrue Crime20Megaphone
48
14Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
15Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports171Acast
73
16Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy189Megaphone
53
17Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy586Acast
42
18Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime654Audioboom
42
19Podcast The Poisoned WifeThe Poisoned WifeThe AustralianTrue Crime6Omny Studio
69
20Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture273Acast
53
21Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy400Acast
68
22Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation139Megaphone
69
23Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy364Megaphone
53
24Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
25Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts182Megaphone
69
26Podcast Dolly Parton's AmericaDolly Parton's AmericaWNYC Studios & OSM AudioMusic12Simplecast
68
27Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
28Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts34Megaphone
73
29Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience92Megaphone
83
30Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews646BBC
33
31Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime423Acast
43
32Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1026Megaphone
79
33Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
34Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture73Megaphone
48
35Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture170Megaphone
58
36Podcast IntrigueIntrigueBBC Radio 4True Crime131BBC
53
37Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1551Acast
69
38Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction235BBC
58
39Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy706Acast
89
40Podcast Love TrappedLove TrappediHeartPodcasts and Glass PodcastsTrue Crime31Omny Studio
63
41Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports188Acast
43
42Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
43Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness352Megaphone
69
44Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews844Acast
74
45Podcast What Happened to the McStays?What Happened to the McStays?ABC NewsTrue Crime8Megaphone
48
46Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture403Megaphone
68
47Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy45Megaphone
58
48Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation439Simplecast
73
49Podcast Test Match SpecialTest Match SpecialBBC Radio 5 LiveSports693BBC
28
50Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
51Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy708Captivate
58
52Podcast Stick to UnitedStick to UnitedThe OverlapSports7Acast
74
53Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews666Acast
63
54Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film303Megaphone
83
55Podcast The News Agents - USAThe News Agents - USAGlobalNews181Captivate
58
56Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
57Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews872Megaphone
48
58Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
59Podcast GangsterGangsterBBC Radio 5 LiveTrue Crime98BBC
53
60Podcast ChatabixChatabixBig Oval PlateComedy736Acast
69
61Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy69Megaphone
52
62Podcast Heretics | Andrew GoldHeretics | Andrew GoldAndrew GoldSociety & Culture700Megaphone
53
63Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews319Acast
89
64Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1209Megaphone
37
65Podcast Passion Struck with John R. MilesPassion Struck with John R. MilesPassion Struck with John R. MilesHealth & Fitness826Simplecast
63
66Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
67Podcast Stories of ArtStories of ArtHENI TalksArts33Unknown
73
68Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1151Megaphone
58
69Podcast Lucky BoyLucky BoyGary MarshallDocumentary6N/A
N/A
70Podcast The Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookThe Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookIsla TraquairTrue Crime102Audioboom
42
71Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports767Acast
58
72Podcast The Truth About NatalieThe Truth About NatalieAudiochuckTrue Crime19Simplecast
58
73Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News211Megaphone
63
74Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy345Acast
63
75Podcast Page 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastNews191Audioboom
37
76Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews296Acast
38
77Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
78Podcast The OverlapThe OverlapThe OverlapSports174Acast
74
79Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
80Podcast The Athletic FC PodcastThe Athletic FC PodcastThe AthleticSports1448Acast
43
81Podcast AcquiredAcquiredBen Gilbert and David RosenthalTechnology217Transistor
68
82Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture182Acast
58
83Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews281BBC
22
84Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
85Podcast The Therapy Crouch The Therapy Crouch Tall or NothingComedy324Acast
74
86Podcast The Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe Totally Football Show with James RichardsonThe AthleticSports1339Acast
58
87Podcast Crime JunkieCrime JunkieAudiochuckTrue Crime530Simplecast
63
88Podcast Careless | Tortoise Investigates Careless | Tortoise Investigates The ObserverSociety & Culture121Acast
73
89Podcast Happy PlaceHappy PlaceFearne CottonHealth & Fitness481Acast
79
90Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
91Podcast By The BrookBy The BrookLumio EntertainmentComedy3Acast
79
92Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews64Simplecast
48
93Podcast The Jack & Ash ShowThe Jack & Ash ShowAudio AlwaysComedy55Acast
94
94Podcast Football RambleFootball RambleStakSports2000Acast
64
95Podcast MorbidMorbidAsh Kelley & Alaina UrquhartTrue Crime890Simplecast
68
96Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy53Acast
69
97Podcast OutsidingOutsidingCold Glass ProductionsLeisure14Megaphone
63
98Podcast The Resilient Retail Game Plan - retail insights, retail trends and best practicesThe Resilient Retail Game Plan - retail insights, retail trends and best practicesResilient Retail Club's Catherine ErdlyBusiness324Captivate
58
99Podcast Undr The CoshUndr The CoshUndr The CoshSports426Megaphone
43
100Podcast Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'Keep It Light Media / Travesty MediaComedy313Megaphone
43

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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