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 10 Jan 2026

01/10/2026

Average data

Episodes: 302
Frequency: every 18 days
Duration: 00:45:35

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (16 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory729Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory217Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1029Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1553Acast
69
5Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory286Megaphone
73
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory414Megaphone
63
7Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory663Acast
69
8Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory297ART19
83
9Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
10Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History291BBC
43
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory319Acast
73
12Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory565Acast
69
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1110BBC
43
14Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory568Acast
69
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory463Acast
68
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory232Omny Studio
62
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2678Megaphone
53
18Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory177Megaphone
89
20Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory138ART19
68
21Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
22Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory125Megaphone
63
23Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory464Acast
53
24Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
25Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory167ART19
73
26Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory196Megaphone
78
27Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory65Megaphone
58
28Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
29Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History311Acast
84
30Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory189Acast
79
31Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
32Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
33Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory346Megaphone
79
34Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
35Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
36Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy121Captivate
63
37Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
38Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory429Acast
63
39Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory587N/A
N/A
40Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory11Simplecast
73
41Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
42Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
43Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory239Megaphone
58
44Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
45Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory242Omny Studio
68
46Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory548Unknown
68
47Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory271Megaphone
43
48Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
49Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
50Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
51Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
52Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1386Megaphone
68
53Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
54Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
55Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory140Megaphone
63
56Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
57Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
58Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory394Megaphone
32
59Podcast Aftershock: The War on TerrorAftershock: The War on TerrorLondon Review of BooksHistory8Megaphone
63
60Podcast How to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow To Change The World | Sam Webster HarrisHistory13Acast
89
61Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
62Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
63Podcast 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 KirkupHistory240Megaphone
47
64Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory152Megaphone
73
65Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History96BBC
43
66Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory324Libsyn
52
67Podcast Neil Oliver PodcastNeil Oliver PodcastFat Belly FilmsHistory353Acast
84
68Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History305Megaphone
38
69Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
70Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory499ART19
89
71Podcast "WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, CultureRudyard LynchHistory69Megaphone
59
72Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory204Acast
89
73Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
48
74Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory466Simplecast
63
75Podcast History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and CultureHistory of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culturehistory experts | Joe & KevinHistory613Spreaker
43
76Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory112Spotify for Podcasters
52
77Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory156Spotify for Podcasters
48
78Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
79Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory118Acast
83
80Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
81Podcast 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 NetworkHistory115RedCircle
48
82Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
83Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory68WideOrbit
68
84Podcast Model WarsModel WarsiHeartPodcastsHistory11Omny Studio
79
85Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
86Podcast SPYCRAFT 101SPYCRAFT 101Justin BlackHistory271Simplecast
73
87Podcast What's Your Map?What's Your Map?Oculi MundiHistory41Audioboom
69
88Podcast Hoax!Hoax!iHeartPodcastsHistory25Omny Studio
69
89Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
90Podcast Beyond Mount RushmoreBeyond Mount RushmorePodcast PlaygroundHistory79Unknown
69
91Podcast Real OutlawsReal OutlawsNOISERHistory16Megaphone
89
92Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
93Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
94Podcast Lawless PlanetLawless PlanetAudibleHistory44ART19
79
95Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory97Audioboom
58
96Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory116Megaphone
79
97Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
98Podcast The Curious History of Your HomeThe Curious History of Your HomeNOISERHistory33Megaphone
78
99Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory375Megaphone
37
100Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory311Omny Studio
58

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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