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 Feb 2026

02/03/2026

Average data

Episodes: 311
Frequency: every 18 days
Duration: 00:46:22

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (10 shows)
2. NOISER (8 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (5 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (25 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. ART19 (6 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory727Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
3Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory344Megaphone
79
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1551Acast
69
5Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1027Megaphone
69
6Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
8Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
9Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
10Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
11Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
12Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
13Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
14Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory566Acast
69
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1109BBC
43
16Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2674Megaphone
53
17Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
18Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory461Acast
68
19Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory231Omny Studio
62
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory176Megaphone
89
21Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History309Acast
84
22Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory55BBC
48
23Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
24Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
25Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
26Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory166ART19
73
27Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory54Acast
79
28Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
29Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory122Megaphone
63
30Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory195Megaphone
78
31Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1381Megaphone
68
32Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy119Captivate
63
33Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory187Acast
79
34Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
35Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
36Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory462Acast
53
37Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
38Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory427Acast
63
39Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
40Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
41Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory64Megaphone
58
42Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
43Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
44Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
45Podcast 16 Sunsets16 SunsetsAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory16Acast
84
46Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory586N/A
N/A
47Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
48Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
49Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
50Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory271Megaphone
43
51Podcast Catching Up with the RoyalsCatching Up with the RoyalsSpirit StudiosSociety & Culture22Acast
63
52Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
53Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
54Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory547Unknown
68
55Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory242Omny Studio
68
56Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
57Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
58Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
59Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
60Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
61Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
62Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory498ART19
89
63Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory477Megaphone
89
64Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
65Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory237Megaphone
58
66Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory22Megaphone
52
67Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
68Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
69Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
70Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory117Acast
83
71Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory465Simplecast
63
72Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
73Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History304Megaphone
38
74Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory308Buzzsprout
58
75Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory392Megaphone
32
76Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
77Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
78Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory516BBC
28
79Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
80Podcast Lawless PlanetLawless PlanetAudibleHistory44ART19
79
81Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory111Spotify for Podcasters
52
82Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
83Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory375Megaphone
37
84Podcast 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 KirkupHistory239Megaphone
47
85Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory224Acast
74
86Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory177Acast
74
87Podcast 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 NetworkHistory115RedCircle
48
88Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
89Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History95BBC
43
90Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory149Acast
64
91Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory140Megaphone
63
92Podcast History RageHistory RagePaul BavillHistory327Acast
74
93Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory154Spotify for Podcasters
48
94Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
95Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
96Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory203Acast
89
97Podcast Aftershock: The War on TerrorAftershock: The War on TerrorLondon Review of BooksHistory8Megaphone
63
98Podcast The Log BooksThe Log BooksTash Walker, Adam Zmith and Shivani DaveHistory68Acast
94
99Podcast Ridiculous HistoryRidiculous HistoryiHeartPodcastsHistory1067Omny Studio
43
100Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History866Acast
79

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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