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 Sep 2026

09/10/2026

Average data

Episodes: 276
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:43:55

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (10 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (30 shows)
2. Acast (25 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. ART19 (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory225Megaphone
53
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
6Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory326Acast
73
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
12Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory22BBC
38
13Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
14Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
15Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
17Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
18Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
19Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2690Megaphone
53
20Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
21Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
22Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory236Omny Studio
62
23Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
24Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
25Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
26Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
27Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History99BBC
43
28Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
29Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
30Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
31Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
32Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
33Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
34Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
35Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
36Podcast Trust ForwardTrust ForwardSumsubHistory6Acast
69
37Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
38Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
39Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
40Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
41Podcast Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastRowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastEmily & NiamhHistory93Acast
58
42Podcast History's Greatest MysteriesHistory's Greatest MysteriesThe HISTORY Channel | Rewind StudiosHistory12ART19
63
43Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
44Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
45Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
46Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
47Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
48Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
49Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
50Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
51Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
52Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
53Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
54Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
55Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
56Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory24Acast
73
57Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
58Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory327Libsyn
52
59Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
60Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory71Spotify for Podcasters
22
61Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
62Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
63Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
52
64Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
65Podcast Zero Hour: A History of 9/11Zero Hour: A History of 9/11David de SolaHistory13Buzzsprout
62
66Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory663Spreaker
64
67Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
68Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
69Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin Business82Spotify for Podcasters
38
70Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
71Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
72Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
73Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
74Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory155Megaphone
73
75Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
76Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory121Acast
83
77Podcast 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 KirkupHistory246Megaphone
47
78Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
79Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory472Simplecast
63
80Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
81Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
52
82Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory143WideOrbit
68
83Podcast Villains and Virgins History PodcastVillains and Virgins History PodcastEva SchubertHistory78Libsyn
27
84Podcast Reporting HistoryReporting HistoryITV NewsHistory10Captivate
68
85Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
86Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
87Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
88Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History875Acast
79
89Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
90Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory211Libsyn
52
91Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
92Podcast 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 NetworkHistory112RedCircle
48
93Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
94Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
95Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory227Acast
74
96Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory120Megaphone
79
97Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
98Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory127Megaphone
48
100Podcast Challenging HistoriesChallenging HistoriesHistFest ProductionsHistory1Unknown
48

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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