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 12 Mar 2026

03/12/2026

Average data

Episodes: 278
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:43:19

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (12 shows)
2. NOISER (10 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (34 shows)
2. Acast (21 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 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 Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
4Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
8Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
9Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
10Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
11Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
12Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
13Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
14Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory326Acast
73
15Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
16Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
17Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
18Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
19Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
20Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
22Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
23Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2690Megaphone
53
24Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
25Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
26Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
27Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
28Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory236Omny Studio
62
29Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
30Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
31Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
32Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
33Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
34Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
35Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
36Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory247Omny Studio
68
37Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
38Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory161Spotify for Podcasters
48
39Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
40Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
41Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
42Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory121Acast
83
43Podcast Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years OnShock and War: Iraq 20 Years OnBBC Radio 4History11BBC
33
44Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
45Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
46Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
47Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
48Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
49Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
50Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy127Captivate
63
51Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
52Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
53Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
54Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
55Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
56Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
57Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
58Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
59Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
60Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
61Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
62Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory327Libsyn
52
63Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory44ABC Australia
63
64Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
65Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
66Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
67Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
68Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History310Megaphone
38
69Podcast The History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks | AIRWAVEHistory368Megaphone
27
70Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
71Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47
72Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
73Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
74Podcast Reporting HistoryReporting HistoryITV NewsHistory10Captivate
68
75Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
76Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
77Podcast 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
78Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory155Megaphone
73
79Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History99BBC
43
80Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
81Podcast Historic Scotland PodcastHistoric Scotland PodcastHistoric ScotlandHistory9Podcast.co
42
82Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
83Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory472Simplecast
63
84Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
52
85Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory206Acast
89
86Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
87Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
88Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
89Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
90Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory100Audioboom
58
91Podcast The Holy Quran, Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly | القران الكريم ماهر المعيقليThe Holy Quran, Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly | القران الكريم ماهر المعيقليSheikh Maher Al-MuaiqlyHistory114Spreaker
43
92Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
93Podcast Past LivesPast LivesPatrick WymanHistory48ART19
83
94Podcast Hidden HeritageHidden HeritageHeritageXploreHistory89Megaphone
69
95Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
96Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory211Libsyn
52
97Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory400Megaphone
32
98Podcast The Log BooksThe Log BooksTash Walker, Adam Zmith and Shivani DaveHistory68Acast
94
99Podcast NapoleonNapoleonNOISERHistory7Megaphone
63
100Podcast Right Answers MostlyRight Answers MostlyClaire Donald & Tess BellomoHistory235Megaphone
63

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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