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 07 May 2026

05/07/2026

Average data

Episodes: 297
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:44:48

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (10 shows)
2. NOISER (9 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (35 shows)
2. Acast (21 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 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 British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
6Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
7Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
8Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
9Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory326Acast
73
11Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
12Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
13Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
14Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
15Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2690Megaphone
53
16Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
17Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
18Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
19Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
21Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
22Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
23Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
24Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory236Omny Studio
62
25Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
26Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
27Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
28Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory121Acast
83
29Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
30Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
31Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
32Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
33Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
34Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy127Captivate
63
35Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
36Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
37Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
38Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
39Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory327Libsyn
52
40Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
41Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
42Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
43Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
44Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
45Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
46Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
47Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
48Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
49Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
50Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
51Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
52Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
53Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
54Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
55Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
56Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
57Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
58Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
59Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
60Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
61Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
62Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
63Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
64Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
65Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
66Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
67Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
68Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
69Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
70Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
71Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory400Megaphone
32
72Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
73Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
74Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory155Megaphone
73
75Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
76Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory44ABC Australia
63
77Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
78Podcast How to Invent a CountryHow to Invent a CountryBBC Radio 4History64BBC
33
79Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
80Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47
81Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
82Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory161Spotify for Podcasters
48
83Podcast 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
84Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory33Megaphone
58
85Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
86Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory377Megaphone
37
87Podcast Unholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKUnholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKHumanise LiveHistory13Buzzsprout
83
88Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
89Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
52
90Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory663Spreaker
64
91Podcast 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
92Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory211Libsyn
52
93Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
94Podcast Past LivesPast LivesPatrick WymanHistory48ART19
83
95Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory227Acast
74
96Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
97Podcast Intoxicating HistoryIntoxicating HistoryAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory26Acast
89
98Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory316Omny Studio
58
99Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory151Acast
64
100Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory100Audioboom
58

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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