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 Dec 2025

12/11/2025

Average data

Episodes: 325
Frequency: every 19 days
Duration: 00:45:02

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (37 shows)
2. Acast (17 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (8 shows)
5. Omny Studio (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory738Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1038Megaphone
69
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
4Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
7Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
8Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
9Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
11Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
12Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2694Megaphone
53
13Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
14Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory471Acast
68
16Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1118BBC
43
17Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory573Acast
79
18Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
19Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
20Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
21Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
22Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
23Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
24Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
25Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
26Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
27Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
28Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
29Podcast Aftershock: The War on TerrorAftershock: The War on TerrorLondon Review of BooksHistory8Megaphone
63
30Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory198Acast
79
31Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory473Acast
53
32Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory138Megaphone
63
33Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy129Captivate
63
34Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
35Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
36Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
37Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
38Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
39Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory437Acast
63
40Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
41Podcast Tony Robinson's CunningcastTony Robinson's CunningcastTony RobinsonHistory52Acast
79
42Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
43Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
44Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
45Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory505ART19
89
46Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
47Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
48Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory123Acast
83
49Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History100BBC
43
50Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
51Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
52Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
53Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
54Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
55Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
56Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory101Audioboom
58
57Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
58Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
59Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
60Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
61Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1407Megaphone
68
62Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
63Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
64Podcast Business HistoryBusiness HistoryPushkin IndustriesBusiness52Omny Studio
78
65Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
66Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory212Libsyn
52
67Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
68Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
69Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
70Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
71Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory315Omny Studio
58
72Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
73Podcast SPYCRAFT 101SPYCRAFT 101Justin BlackHistory276Simplecast
73
74Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
75Podcast Real OutlawsReal OutlawsNOISERHistory16Megaphone
89
76Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
77Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
78Podcast Hoax!Hoax!iHeartPodcastsHistory25Omny Studio
69
79Podcast Neil Oliver PodcastNeil Oliver PodcastFat Belly FilmsHistory353Acast
84
80Podcast 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
81Podcast The Rabbit Hole DetectivesThe Rabbit Hole DetectivesFolding PocketHistory109Megaphone
63
82Podcast Model WarsModel WarsiHeartPodcastsHistory11Omny Studio
79
83Podcast 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
84Podcast 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
85Podcast Biblical Time MachineBiblical Time MachineHelen Bond & Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesHistory169Buzzsprout
53
86Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
87Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
88Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory473Simplecast
63
89Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
90Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory402Megaphone
32
91Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
92Podcast Emperors of RomeEmperors of RomeLa Trobe UniversityHistory270Unknown
49
93Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory143Megaphone
63
94Podcast Uprising: The Civil WarsUprising: The Civil WarsHistory ExtraHistory7Megaphone
79
95Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory324Megaphone
53
96Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
97Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory141Podbean
52
98Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory482Megaphone
89
99Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2792Omny Studio
38
100Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: AddendumDan Carlin's Hardcore History: AddendumDan CarlinHistory34Libsyn
42

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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