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 May 2026

05/12/2026

Average data

Episodes: 308
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:46:37

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 (34 shows)
2. Acast (22 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (5 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 Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
8Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory657Acast
69
9Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
10Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
11Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
12Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
13Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
14Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
15Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2666Megaphone
53
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
17Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
18Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
20Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
21Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
22Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
23Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
25Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
26Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
27Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
28Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory458Acast
53
29Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
30Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
31Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
32Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
33Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
34Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory62Spotify for Podcasters
22
35Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy115Captivate
63
36Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
37Podcast Biblical Time MachineBiblical Time MachineDave RoosHistory255Buzzsprout
83
38Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
39Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
40Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
41Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
83
42Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
43Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
44Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
45Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
46Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
47Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
48Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
49Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
50Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
51Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
52Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
53Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
54Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
55Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
56Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
57Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
58Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
59Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
60Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
61Podcast What Were We LikeWhat Were We LikeRTÉHistory18Omny Studio
73
62Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
63Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
64Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
65Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
66Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
67Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
68Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory701Spotify for Podcasters
22
69Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1370Megaphone
68
70Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
71Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
72Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
73Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory22WideOrbit
52
74Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory152Spotify for Podcasters
48
75Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
76Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
77Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89
78Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
79Podcast In Monty's FootstepsIn Monty's FootstepsBritish Normandy MemorialHistory8Acast
69
80Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
81Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory306Buzzsprout
58
82Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
83Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory514BBC
28
84Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
85Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
86Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory123Buzzsprout
48
87Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53
88Podcast 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
89Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
90Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
91Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory113Megaphone
79
92Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
93Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
94Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory321Megaphone
53
95Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History301Megaphone
38
96Podcast Intoxicating HistoryIntoxicating HistoryAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory26Acast
89
97Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory201Acast
89
98Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory308Omny Studio
58
99Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
100Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory176Acast
74

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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