Apple Podcast Rankings - Great Britain - History

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 01 sept. 2026

09/01/2026

Average data

Episodes: 281
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:45:23

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (10 shows)
3. History Hit (6 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (34 shows)
2. Acast (23 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory986Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory210Megaphone
73
3Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
4Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
5Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1023Megaphone
79
6Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
7Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
8Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
9Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
10Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory657Acast
69
12Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
13Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
14Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
15Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2666Megaphone
53
18Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
19Podcast Here For The HistoryHere For The HistoryBBC SoundsHistory15BBC
38
20Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
21Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
22Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
23Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
24Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
25Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
26Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
27Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
28Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
29Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
30Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
31Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
32Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
33Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory13Acast
94
34Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
35Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
36Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory458Acast
53
37Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
38Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
39Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
40Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
41Podcast Master PlanMaster PlanThe Lever & David SirotaHistory25Megaphone
69
42Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History93BBC
43
43Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
44Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
45Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
46Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
47Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
48Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
49Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
50Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
51Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
52Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
53Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory645Spreaker
64
54Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53
55Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
56Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
57Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
58Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
59Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
60Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
61Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
62Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
63Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
64Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
65Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin History94Spotify for Podcasters
38
66Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
67Podcast Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastRowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastEmily & NiamhHistory93Acast
58
68Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
69Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
70Podcast The Race F1 RewindThe Race F1 RewindThe Race MediaHistory46Acast
74
71Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
72Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History862Acast
79
73Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory33Omny Studio
63
74Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory113Megaphone
79
75Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
76Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
77Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory152Spotify for Podcasters
48
78Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
79Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
80Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory701Spotify for Podcasters
22
81Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory238Omny Studio
68
82Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
83Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
84Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
85Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory62Spotify for Podcasters
22
86Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
83
87Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1370Megaphone
68
88Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
89Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
90Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
91Podcast History’s Greatest FailsHistory’s Greatest FailsSony Music EntertainmentHistory13Megaphone
69
92Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory124WideOrbit
68
93Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
94Podcast United UnheardUnited UnheardWayne BartonHistory9Acast
53
95Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory118Megaphone
48
96Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
97Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
98Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory22WideOrbit
52
99Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory514BBC
28
100Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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