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 05 Sep 2026

09/05/2026

Average data

Episodes: 273
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:45:29

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (34 shows)
2. Acast (20 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory225Megaphone
53
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
5Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
7Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
8Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
9Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory327Acast
73
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
12Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
13Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
14Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
15Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
18Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory22BBC
38
19Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2691Megaphone
53
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
21Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
22Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
23Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
24Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
25Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
26Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
27Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
28Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
29Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
30Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
31Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
32Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
33Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
34Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
35Podcast Legend of the Highland SkullLegend of the Highland SkullGrantown Museum and Jac PhillimoreHistory2Buzzsprout
42
36Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory664Spreaker
64
37Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
38Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
39Podcast Trust ForwardTrust ForwardSumsubHistory6Acast
69
40Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
41Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
42Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
43Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
44Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory7Megaphone
68
45Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History99BBC
43
46Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
47Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
48Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
49Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
50Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
52
51Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
52Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
53Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory24Acast
73
54Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
55Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
56Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
57Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
58Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
59Podcast Reporting HistoryReporting HistoryITV NewsHistory10Captivate
68
60Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
61Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
62Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin Business82Spotify for Podcasters
38
63Podcast Historic Scotland PodcastHistoric Scotland PodcastHistoric ScotlandHistory9Podcast.co
42
64Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
65Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
66Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
67Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory327Libsyn
52
68Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory400Megaphone
32
69Podcast 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 KirkupHistory249Megaphone
47
70Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
71Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
72Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory71Spotify for Podcasters
22
73Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
74Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
75Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
76Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
77Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History875Acast
79
78Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
79Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory120Megaphone
79
80Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory155Megaphone
73
81Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
82Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
83Podcast History's Greatest MysteriesHistory's Greatest MysteriesThe HISTORY Channel | Rewind StudiosHistory13ART19
63
84Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History310Megaphone
38
85Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory144WideOrbit
68
86Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
87Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
88Podcast Single Malt History with Gareth RussellSingle Malt History with Gareth RussellGareth RussellHistory121Spotify for Podcasters
22
89Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
90Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
91Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory472Simplecast
63
92Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
93Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
94Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory127Megaphone
48
95Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
96Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
97Podcast History of the Germans from the Middle Ages to ReunificationHistory of the Germans from the Middle Ages to ReunificationDirk Hoffmann-BeckingHistory256Transistor
58
98Podcast Eerie EdinburghEerie EdinburghEerie_EdinburghHistory100Podbean
42
99Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory247Omny Studio
68
100Podcast Zero Hour: A History of 9/11Zero Hour: A History of 9/11David de SolaHistory13Buzzsprout
62

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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