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 09 Apr 2026

04/09/2026

Average data

Episodes: 290
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:46:28

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (23 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory225Megaphone
53
4Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
5Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
7Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
9Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
10Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
12Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
15Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory327Acast
73
16Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2691Megaphone
53
17Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
18Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
19Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
20Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
21Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
22Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
23Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
24Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
25Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
26Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
27Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
28Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
29Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
30Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
31Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
32Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
33Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
34Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
35Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
36Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
37Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy127Captivate
63
38Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
39Podcast Hidden HeritageHidden HeritageHeritageXploreHistory89Megaphone
69
40Podcast 16 Sunsets16 SunsetsAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory16Acast
84
41Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
42Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
43Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
44Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
45Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
46Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
47Podcast The Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare storyThe Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare storyGBH News History59PRX
63
48Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
49Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
50Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
51Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
52Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory33Megaphone
58
53Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
54Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
55Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory121Acast
83
56Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
57Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
58Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
59Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
60Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History99BBC
43
61Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
62Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory472Simplecast
63
63Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
64Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History310Megaphone
38
65Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory359Megaphone
69
66Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
67Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
68Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
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 Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory151Acast
64
71Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory664Spreaker
64
72Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
73Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
74Podcast Historic Scotland PodcastHistoric Scotland PodcastHistoric ScotlandHistory9Podcast.co
42
75Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory400Megaphone
32
76Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory44ABC Australia
63
77Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
78Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory211Libsyn
52
79Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
80Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
81Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
82Podcast The Napoleonic Wars PodcastThe Napoleonic Wars PodcastZack WhiteHistory393Spotify for Podcasters
17
83Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
84Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
85Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory155Megaphone
73
86Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
87Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory120Megaphone
79
88Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory327Libsyn
52
89Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
90Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
91Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
92Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory71Spotify for Podcasters
22
93Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
94Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory227Acast
74
95Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
96Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
97Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
98Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory247Omny Studio
68
99Podcast Those Conspiracy GuysThose Conspiracy GuysGordon RochfordHistory311Megaphone
74
100Podcast The Curious History of Your HomeThe Curious History of Your HomeNOISERHistory33Megaphone
78

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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