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 11 May 2026

05/11/2026

Average data

Episodes: 317
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:47:32

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (9 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (8 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (22 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. ART19 (6 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory723Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory210Megaphone
73
3Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
4Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1023Megaphone
79
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
6Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory657Acast
69
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
11Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
12Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
14Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2666Megaphone
53
15Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
16Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
17Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
18Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
20Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
21Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
22Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
23Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
25Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
26Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
27Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory458Acast
53
28Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
29Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
30Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
31Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
32Podcast Biblical Time MachineBiblical Time MachineDave RoosHistory255Buzzsprout
83
33Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
34Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
35Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
36Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
37Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
38Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory62Spotify for Podcasters
22
39Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
83
40Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
41Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
42Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
43Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
44Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
45Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy115Captivate
63
46Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
47Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
48Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
49Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
50Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
51Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
52Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
53Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
54Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
55Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
56Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
57Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
58Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
59Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
60Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
61Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
62Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
63Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
64Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89
65Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
66Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
67Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
68Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
69Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
70Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
71Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory223Acast
74
72Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
73Podcast Intoxicating HistoryIntoxicating HistoryAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory26Acast
89
74Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
75Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory306Buzzsprout
58
76Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory321Megaphone
53
77Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory514BBC
28
78Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
79Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory123Buzzsprout
48
80Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
81Podcast 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
82Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory701Spotify for Podcasters
22
83Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
84Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1370Megaphone
68
85Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History301Megaphone
38
86Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
87Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
88Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory113Megaphone
79
89Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory201Acast
89
90Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
91Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory645Spreaker
64
92Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
93Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
94Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
95Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory26Megaphone
58
96Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
97Podcast Tides of HistoryTides of HistoryAudible / Patrick WymanHistory442ART19
83
98Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
99Podcast A History Of EdinburghA History Of EdinburghRuth GrayHistory2Acast
84
100Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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