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 May 2026

05/09/2026

Average data

Episodes: 308
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:45:58

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (35 shows)
2. Acast (23 shows)
3. BBC (9 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. ART19 (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 Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
8Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
9Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
10Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory472Acast
68
11Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
12Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History297BBC
43
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1119BBC
43
14Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
15Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory574Acast
79
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory238Omny Studio
62
17Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
18Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
19Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2695Megaphone
53
20Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory474Acast
53
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
22Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
23Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
25Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
26Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
27Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
28Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory139Megaphone
63
29Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
30Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
31Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory199Acast
79
32Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory123Acast
83
33Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
34Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory212Libsyn
42
35Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
36Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory8Megaphone
68
37Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory438Acast
63
38Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
39Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy129Captivate
63
40Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
41Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
42Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
43Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
44Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
45Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
46Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
47Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
48Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory141Podbean
52
49Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory143Megaphone
63
50Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
51Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
52Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
53Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory402Megaphone
32
54Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History311Megaphone
38
55Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
56Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
57Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
58Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
59Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
60Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
61Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
62Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
63Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1409Megaphone
68
64Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory505ART19
89
65Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
66Podcast Biblical Time MachineBiblical Time MachineHelen Bond & Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesHistory169Buzzsprout
53
67Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
68Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory117Megaphone
47
69Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
70Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
71Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
72Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory325Megaphone
53
73Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
74Podcast Intoxicating HistoryIntoxicating HistoryAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory26Acast
89
75Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
76Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
77Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
78Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
79Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory163Spotify for Podcasters
48
80Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
81Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory667Spreaker
64
82Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory228Acast
74
83Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory72WideOrbit
48
84Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
85Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory121Megaphone
79
86Podcast Fidel Castro: Trouble in ParadiseFidel Castro: Trouble in ParadiseNOISERHistory10Acast
73
87Podcast 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
88Podcast 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 NetworkHistory114RedCircle
48
89Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory729Spotify for Podcasters
22
90Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory180Acast
74
91Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory34Megaphone
58
92Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
93Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory126Spotify for Podcasters
38
94Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
95Podcast The Log BooksThe Log BooksTash Walker, Adam Zmith and Shivani DaveHistory68Acast
94
96Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory101Audioboom
58
97Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory212Libsyn
52
98Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory474Simplecast
63
99Podcast Bureau of Lost CultureBureau of Lost CultureStephen CoatesHistory162Podbean
58
100Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53

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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