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 08 Apr 2026

04/08/2026

Average data

Episodes: 304
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:45:32

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (11 shows)
2. NOISER (9 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (37 shows)
2. Acast (21 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory738Megaphone
63
2Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
3Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
4Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
5Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1038Megaphone
69
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
7Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
8Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
9Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
10Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
12Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1118BBC
43
13Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory573Acast
79
14Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory471Acast
68
16Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2694Megaphone
53
17Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
18Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
19Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
20Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
22Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
23Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
24Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
25Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
26Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
27Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
28Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory198Acast
79
29Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory138Megaphone
63
30Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
31Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
32Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
33Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
34Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy129Captivate
63
35Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory473Acast
53
36Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
37Podcast 16 Sunsets16 SunsetsAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory16Acast
84
38Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
39Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory437Acast
63
40Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory123Acast
83
41Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
42Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
43Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
44Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
45Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
46Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
47Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
48Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
49Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
50Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
51Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
52Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory360Megaphone
69
53Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory667Spreaker
64
54Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
55Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
56Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
57Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
58Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory473Simplecast
63
59Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History100BBC
43
60Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History311Megaphone
38
61Podcast The Napoleonic Wars PodcastThe Napoleonic Wars PodcastZack WhiteHistory393Spotify for Podcasters
17
62Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory151Acast
64
63Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1407Megaphone
68
64Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
65Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
66Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
67Podcast Historic Scotland PodcastHistoric Scotland PodcastHistoric ScotlandHistory9Podcast.co
42
68Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
69Podcast The Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare storyThe Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare storyGBH News History60PRX
63
70Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
71Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory482Megaphone
89
72Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory46ABC Australia
63
73Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
74Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
75Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
76Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
77Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
78Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
79Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
80Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
81Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory402Megaphone
32
82Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory212Libsyn
52
83Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
84Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
85Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
86Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
87Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory34Megaphone
58
88Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
89Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory120Megaphone
79
90Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory143Megaphone
63
91Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory101Audioboom
58
92Podcast How to Invent a CountryHow to Invent a CountryBBC Radio 4History64BBC
33
93Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory505ART19
89
94Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
95Podcast 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
96Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
97Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
98Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
99Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory208Acast
89
100Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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