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 02 Sep 2026

09/02/2026

Average data

Episodes: 293
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:44:07

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
3. History Hit (6 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (23 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory738Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1038Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
5Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
6Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
8Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History297BBC
43
10Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
12Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory472Acast
68
13Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory574Acast
79
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1119BBC
43
16Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2695Megaphone
53
18Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
19Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory238Omny Studio
62
20Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory23BBC
38
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
22Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
23Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
25Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
26Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory139Megaphone
63
27Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
28Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
29Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
30Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History100BBC
43
31Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
32Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
33Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
34Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory199Acast
79
35Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
36Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
37Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
38Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory438Acast
63
39Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
40Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
41Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
42Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
43Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
44Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
45Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory474Acast
53
46Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory25Acast
73
47Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
48Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
49Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
50Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
51Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
52Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
53Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
54Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
55Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
56Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
57Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
58Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
59Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
60Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
61Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
62Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory212Libsyn
42
63Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin Business82Spotify for Podcasters
38
64Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
65Podcast Master PlanMaster PlanThe Lever & David SirotaHistory30Megaphone
69
66Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory667Spreaker
64
67Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
68Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory8Megaphone
68
69Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory101Audioboom
58
70Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History877Acast
79
71Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory46ABC Australia
63
72Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory121Megaphone
79
73Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1409Megaphone
68
74Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
75Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory163Spotify for Podcasters
48
76Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
77Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
78Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
79Podcast Single Malt History with Gareth RussellSingle Malt History with Gareth RussellGareth RussellHistory121Spotify for Podcasters
22
80Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory146WideOrbit
68
81Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory73Spotify for Podcasters
22
82Podcast Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastRowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastEmily & NiamhHistory93Acast
58
83Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
84Podcast The Race F1 RewindThe Race F1 RewindThe Race MediaHistory50Acast
74
85Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
86Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
87Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
88Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
89Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
62
90Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory729Spotify for Podcasters
22
91Podcast The Curious History of Your HomeThe Curious History of Your HomeNOISERHistory33Megaphone
78
92Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
93Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory123Acast
83
94Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory34Omny Studio
63
95Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
96Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory474Simplecast
63
97Podcast History’s Greatest FailsHistory’s Greatest FailsSony Music EntertainmentHistory13Megaphone
69
98Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory128Megaphone
48
99Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory209Acast
89
100Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory521BBC
28

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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