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 06 Sep 2026

09/06/2026

Average data

Episodes: 251
Frequency: every 18 days
Duration: 00:45:31

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (21 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. WideOrbit (5 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 You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History297BBC
43
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
6Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
7Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
8Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
9Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
10Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
12Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory472Acast
68
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1119BBC
43
14Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
15Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory574Acast
79
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory238Omny Studio
62
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
18Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory23BBC
38
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
20Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
21Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2695Megaphone
53
22Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
23Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
24Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory139Megaphone
63
25Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory474Acast
53
26Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
27Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
28Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
29Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
30Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
31Podcast Reporting HistoryReporting HistoryITV NewsHistory10Captivate
68
32Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
33Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
34Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
35Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
36Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
37Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
38Podcast Trust ForwardTrust ForwardSumsubHistory6Acast
69
39Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory199Acast
79
40Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory438Acast
63
41Podcast Legend of the Highland SkullLegend of the Highland SkullGrantown Museum and Jac PhillimoreHistory2Buzzsprout
42
42Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
43Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory25Acast
73
44Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
45Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
46Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
47Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory484Megaphone
89
48Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory667Spreaker
64
49Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory73Spotify for Podcasters
22
50Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
51Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
52Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
53Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
54Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
55Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin Business82Spotify for Podcasters
38
56Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
57Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History100BBC
43
58Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
59Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
60Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
61Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
62Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory212Libsyn
42
63Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
62
64Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory8Megaphone
68
65Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
66Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
67Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
68Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
69Podcast Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastRowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastEmily & NiamhHistory93Acast
58
70Podcast Historic Scotland PodcastHistoric Scotland PodcastHistoric ScotlandHistory9Podcast.co
42
71Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
72Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory117Megaphone
47
73Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
74Podcast 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 KirkupHistory251Megaphone
47
75Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
76Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory128Megaphone
48
77Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
78Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
79Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory402Megaphone
32
80Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
81Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
82Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
83Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
84Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History311Megaphone
38
85Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory237WideOrbit
42
86Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory72WideOrbit
48
87Podcast Zero Hour: A History of 9/11Zero Hour: A History of 9/11David de SolaHistory13Buzzsprout
62
88Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory141Podbean
52
89Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory146WideOrbit
68
90Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
91Podcast Time Travelling QueersTime Travelling QueersMolly House MediaHistory7Spotify for Podcasters
42
92Podcast If You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery TheaterIf You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery TheaterCUNY TVHistory24Unknown
42
93Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
94Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory474Simplecast
63
95Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
96Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
97Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
98Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
99Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory228Acast
74
100Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory121Megaphone
79

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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