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 Aug 2026

08/08/2026

Average data

Episodes: 286
Frequency: every 18 days
Duration: 00:47:18

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (22 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory723Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1023Megaphone
79
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory210Megaphone
73
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
5Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
6Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
8Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
9Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
10Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
11Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
12Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory657Acast
69
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
14Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
15Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
18Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
19Podcast Here For The HistoryHere For The HistoryBBC SoundsHistory15BBC
38
20Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2666Megaphone
53
21Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
22Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory458Acast
53
23Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
25Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
26Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
27Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
28Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
29Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
30Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
31Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
32Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
33Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
34Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory238Omny Studio
68
35Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
36Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
37Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
38Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
39Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
40Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
41Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
42Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
43Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
44Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
45Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
46Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
47Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
48Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
49Podcast United UnheardUnited UnheardWayne BartonHistory9Acast
53
50Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
51Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
52Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
53Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
54Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
55Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
56Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
57Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
58Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
59Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
60Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
61Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin History94Spotify for Podcasters
38
62Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
63Podcast The Martyr Made PodcastThe Martyr Made PodcastDarryl CooperHistory34Blubrry
38
64Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
65Podcast Misquoting Moses with Joel BadenMisquoting Moses with Joel BadenChris HuntleyHistory3N/A
N/A
66Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
67Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
68Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
69Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History862Acast
79
70Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory22WideOrbit
52
71Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory26Megaphone
58
72Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
73Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
74Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1370Megaphone
68
75Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
76Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
77Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
78Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
79Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89
80Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory201Acast
89
81Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
82Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory62Spotify for Podcasters
22
83Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
84Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory94Audioboom
58
85Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
86Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
87Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory176Acast
74
88Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
89Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
90Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
91Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53
92Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63
93Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
94Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
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 KirkupHistory236Megaphone
47
96Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory33Omny Studio
63
97Podcast History’s Greatest LeadersHistory’s Greatest LeadersHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
62
98Podcast Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonProvoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott HortonDarryl Cooper and Scott HortonHistory61Megaphone
42
99Podcast No Ordinary Life - History PodcastNo Ordinary Life - History PodcastStory OneHistory11Acast
63
100Podcast The Silly History Boys ShowThe Silly History Boys ShowsillyhistoryboysshowHistory129N/A
N/A

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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