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 31 Aug 2026

08/31/2026

Average data

Episodes: 482
Frequency: every 9 days
Duration: 00:47:40

Top 5 authors

1. Goalhanger (10 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (6 shows)
3. Global (4 shows)
4. History Hit (3 shows)
5. BBC Radio 5 Live (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (35 shows)
2. Acast (27 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Captivate (7 shows)
5. Simplecast (7 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 AgentsGlobalNews1228Captivate
53
4Podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeKeep It Light Media / Spotify StudiosComedy633Megaphone
48
5Podcast The Rest Is Politics: USThe Rest Is Politics: USGoalhangerNews253Megaphone
73
6Podcast The Rest Is EntertainmentThe Rest Is EntertainmentGoalhangerTV & Film311Megaphone
83
7Podcast The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy106Megaphone
58
8Podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOACBusiness890Unknown
64
9Podcast No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishComedy730Audioboom
53
10Podcast Sh**ged Married AnnoyedSh**ged Married AnnoyedChris & Rosie RamseyComedy456Megaphone
43
11Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
12Podcast My Therapist Ghosted MeMy Therapist Ghosted MeGlobalComedy465Captivate
63
13Podcast Blink | Jake Haendel's StoryBlink | Jake Haendel's StorySony Music, Corinne Vien, Jacob HaendelTrue Crime20Megaphone
48
14Podcast Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethRosebud with Gyles BrandrethGyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media Society & Culture274Acast
53
15Podcast Casefile True CrimeCasefile True CrimeCasefile PresentsTrue Crime423Acast
43
16Podcast Fin vs HistoryFin vs HistoryFin Taylor & Horatio GouldComedy189Megaphone
53
17Podcast The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is FootballGoalhangerSports535Megaphone
73
18Podcast Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin Again with Davina McCall Begin AgainEducation139Megaphone
69
19Podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterOff Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterPlosiveComedy400Acast
68
20Podcast RedHandedRedHandedRedHandedTrue Crime654Audioboom
42
21Podcast Elis James and John RobinsElis James and John RobinsSignificant ProductionsComedy586Acast
42
22Podcast NewscastNewscastBBC NewsNews2010BBC
39
23Podcast Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBC Radio 4Society & Culture2000BBC
33
24Podcast DishDishCold Glass ProductionsArts182Megaphone
69
25Podcast The Book ClubThe Book ClubGoalhangerArts35Megaphone
73
26Podcast Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisWolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisRanga Bee & Platform MediaComedy365Megaphone
53
27Podcast The Poisoned WifeThe Poisoned WifeThe AustralianTrue Crime6Omny Studio
69
28Podcast Stick to FootballStick to FootballThe OverlapSports171Acast
73
29Podcast The Rest Is ScienceThe Rest Is ScienceGoalhangerScience92Megaphone
83
30Podcast The Joe Rogan ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe RoganComedy2000Megaphone
43
31Podcast Dolly Parton's AmericaDolly Parton's AmericaWNYC Studios & OSM AudioMusic12Simplecast
68
32Podcast The Louis Theroux PodcastThe Louis Theroux PodcastSpotify StudiosSociety & Culture73Megaphone
48
33Podcast IntrigueIntrigueBBC Radio 4True Crime131BBC
53
34Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1027Megaphone
69
35Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1551Acast
69
36Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
37Podcast Test Match SpecialTest Match SpecialBBC Radio 5 LiveSports694BBC
28
38Podcast The Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookThe Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookIsla TraquairTrue Crime102Audioboom
42
39Podcast We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWe Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonWNTTSociety & Culture170Megaphone
58
40Podcast Love TrappedLove TrappediHeartPodcasts and Glass PodcastsTrue Crime31Omny Studio
63
41Podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Elizabeth Day and Sony Music EntertainmentSociety & Culture403Megaphone
68
42Podcast AmericastAmericastBBC NewsNews647BBC
33
43Podcast TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometryNews872Megaphone
48
44Podcast The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins PodcastMel RobbinsEducation440Simplecast
73
45Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
46Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory294ART19
83
47Podcast What Happened to the McStays?What Happened to the McStays?ABC NewsTrue Crime8Megaphone
48
48Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
49Podcast ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionZOEHealth & Fitness352Megaphone
69
50Podcast Stories of ArtStories of ArtHENI TalksArts34Unknown
73
51Podcast Joe Marler Will See You NowJoe Marler Will See You NowPlatform MediaComedy45Megaphone
58
52Podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyWhat Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyKeep It Light MediaComedy202Acast
52
53Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
54Podcast Help I Sexted My BossHelp I Sexted My BossAudio AlwaysComedy706Acast
89
55Podcast Hanging Out With Ant & DecHanging Out With Ant & DecBelta Box & Platform MediaComedy69Megaphone
52
56Podcast Off Air with Jane & FiOff Air with Jane & FiThe TimesNews845Acast
74
57Podcast LuAnna: The PodcastLuAnna: The PodcastGlobalComedy708Captivate
58
58Podcast Kermode & Mayo’s TakeKermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music EntertainmentTV & Film303Megaphone
83
59Podcast The ArchersThe ArchersBBC Radio 4Fiction236BBC
58
60Podcast GangsterGangsterBBC Radio 5 LiveTrue Crime98BBC
53
61Podcast Crime JunkieCrime JunkieAudiochuckTrue Crime531Simplecast
63
62Podcast The Daily TThe Daily TThe TelegraphNews667Acast
63
63Podcast The News Agents - USAThe News Agents - USAGlobalNews181Captivate
58
64Podcast Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPersephonicaNews319Acast
89
65Podcast Modern WisdomModern WisdomChris WilliamsonSociety & Culture1152Megaphone
58
66Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
67Podcast The High Performance PodcastThe High Performance PodcastHigh PerformanceSports767Acast
58
68Podcast Passion Struck with John R. MilesPassion Struck with John R. MilesPassion Struck with John R. MilesHealth & Fitness826Simplecast
63
69Podcast The Rest Is Politics: LeadingThe Rest Is Politics: LeadingGoalhanger News211Megaphone
63
70Podcast Heretics | Andrew GoldHeretics | Andrew GoldAndrew GoldSociety & Culture701Megaphone
53
71Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
72Podcast Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaNews1200Audioboom
53
73Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Avalon Comedy1209Megaphone
37
74Podcast Great Company with Jamie LaingGreat Company with Jamie LaingJampot ProductionsSociety & Culture182Acast
58
75Podcast Lucky BoyLucky BoyGary MarshallDocumentary6N/A
N/A
76Podcast Page 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastPage 94: The Private Eye PodcastNews191Audioboom
37
77Podcast ChatabixChatabixBig Oval PlateComedy736Acast
69
78Podcast Happy PlaceHappy PlaceFearne CottonHealth & Fitness481Acast
79
79Podcast Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4Comedy260BBC
22
80Podcast The Therapy Crouch The Therapy Crouch Tall or NothingComedy324Acast
74
81Podcast 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce5 Live Boxing with Steve BunceBBC Radio 5 LiveSports185BBC
22
82Podcast The Archers OmnibusThe Archers OmnibusBBC Radio 4Fiction39BBC
28
83Podcast Careless | Tortoise Investigates Careless | Tortoise Investigates The ObserverSociety & Culture121Acast
73
84Podcast Joe and James Fact UpJoe and James Fact UpAudio AlwaysComedy53Acast
69
85Podcast Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBC World ServiceNews2963BBC
22
86Podcast The Truth About NatalieThe Truth About NatalieAudiochuckTrue Crime19Simplecast
58
87Podcast Staying RelevantStaying RelevantStaying Relevant Productions Comedy345Acast
63
88Podcast Stick to UnitedStick to UnitedThe OverlapSports7Acast
74
89Podcast Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyThe GuardianSports188Acast
43
90Podcast OutsidingOutsidingCold Glass ProductionsLeisure14Megaphone
63
91Podcast MorbidMorbidAsh Kelley & Alaina UrquhartTrue Crime891Simplecast
68
92Podcast The Athletic FC PodcastThe Athletic FC PodcastThe AthleticSports1448Acast
43
93Podcast The StoryThe StoryThe TimesNews1928Acast
64
94Podcast 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
95Podcast The OverlapThe OverlapThe OverlapSports174Acast
74
96Podcast The DailyThe DailyThe New York TimesNews63Simplecast
48
97Podcast Today in FocusToday in FocusThe GuardianNews296Acast
38
98Podcast B2B Podcasting Insights - B2B sales & audience engagement strategies for founders and brandsB2B Podcasting Insights - B2B sales & audience engagement strategies for founders and brandsPodknows Podcasting - B2B Podcasting ExpertsBusiness50Captivate
52
99Podcast Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creatorsPodmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creatorsThe Podmaster (Neal Veglio)Technology117Captivate
48
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

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