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 03 Jan 2026

01/03/2026

Average data

Episodes: 327
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:44:18

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
2. NOISER (9 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (5 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (35 shows)
2. Acast (20 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Omny Studio (8 shows)
5. Libsyn (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
5Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
7Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
8Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
9Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory669Acast
69
10Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
11Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
12Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
13Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory570Acast
69
14Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory573Acast
69
15Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory163Megaphone
83
16Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2687Megaphone
53
17Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory235Omny Studio
62
18Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory180Megaphone
89
20Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory468Acast
68
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory141ART19
68
22Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory470Acast
53
23Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
24Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory68Megaphone
58
25Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory169ART19
73
26Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory132Megaphone
63
27Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History136BBC
58
28Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
29Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory351Megaphone
79
30Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory194Acast
79
31Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History315Acast
84
32Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory434Acast
63
33Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
34Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
35Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
36Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory198Megaphone
78
37Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
38Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
39Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
40Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory590N/A
N/A
41Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
42Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
43Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
44Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory326Libsyn
52
45Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy125Captivate
63
46Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
47Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
48Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
49Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
50Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
51Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
52Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
53Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory261Megaphone
68
54Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
55Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory245Omny Studio
68
56Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory206Acast
89
57Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
58Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory398Megaphone
32
59Podcast How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunted Places on EarthHow Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunted Places on EarthRob KirkupHistory246Megaphone
47
60Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory58BBC
58
61Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory151Acast
64
62Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory11Simplecast
73
63Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
64Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
65Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
66Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
67Podcast Aftershock: The War on TerrorAftershock: The War on TerrorLondon Review of BooksHistory8Megaphone
63
68Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory154Megaphone
73
69Podcast Neil Oliver PodcastNeil Oliver PodcastFat Belly FilmsHistory353Acast
84
70Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
71Podcast Lawless PlanetLawless PlanetAudibleHistory44ART19
79
72Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory502ART19
89
73Podcast Who Killed JFK?Who Killed JFK?iHeartPodcastsHistory14Omny Studio
59
74Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History309Megaphone
38
75Podcast How to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow To Change The World | Sam Webster HarrisHistory13Acast
89
76Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
77Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory160Spotify for Podcasters
48
78Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
79Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory511Simplecast
63
80Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory483Acast
53
81Podcast Real OutlawsReal OutlawsNOISERHistory16Megaphone
89
82Podcast Calm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationCalm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationHarris | ASMR & Insomnia NetworkHistory112RedCircle
48
83Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory315Omny Studio
58
84Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
85Podcast Model WarsModel WarsiHeartPodcastsHistory11Omny Studio
79
86Podcast Business HistoryBusiness HistoryPushkin IndustriesBusiness49Omny Studio
78
87Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
88Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
89Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2786Omny Studio
38
90Podcast Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesAaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory875Omny Studio
63
91Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
92Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory57Acast
79
93Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
94Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory210Libsyn
52
95Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
96Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory376Megaphone
37
97Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory357Megaphone
69
98Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory120Acast
83
99Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory226Acast
74
100Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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