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 Sep 2026

09/12/2026

Average data

Episodes: 310
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:49:00

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (32 shows)
2. Acast (24 shows)
3. BBC (10 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory723Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory210Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1022Megaphone
79
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
5Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
6Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
8Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
9Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
10Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory766Acast
69
12Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory456Acast
68
13Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
14Podcast Here For The HistoryHere For The HistoryBBC SoundsHistory15BBC
38
15Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory558Acast
69
17Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory160Megaphone
83
18Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
20Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2664Megaphone
53
21Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory457Acast
53
22Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History133BBC
48
23Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory136ART19
68
24Podcast THIS IS HISTORY — IN CONVERSATION THIS IS HISTORY — IN CONVERSATION Sony Music EntertainmentHistory192Megaphone
78
25Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
26Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory163ART19
83
27Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
28Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
29Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History96BBC
43
30Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory422Acast
63
31Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory182Acast
79
32Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
33Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
34Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
35Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
36Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
37Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
38Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History304Acast
84
39Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
40Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory51Acast
79
41Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
42Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
43Podcast Trust ForwardTrust ForwardSumsubHistory2Acast
69
44Podcast Zero Hour: A History of 9/11Zero Hour: A History of 9/11David de SolaHistory13Buzzsprout
62
45Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
46Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory644Spreaker
64
47Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53
48Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
49Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
50Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
51Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory269Megaphone
43
52Podcast History's Greatest MysteriesHistory's Greatest MysteriesThe HISTORY Channel | Rewind StudiosHistory4ART19
63
53Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
54Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
55Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
56Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
57Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
58Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin History94Spotify for Podcasters
38
59Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1368Megaphone
68
60Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory36Acast
69
61Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
62Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory13Acast
94
63Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
64Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89
65Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
66Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory61Spotify for Podcasters
22
67Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
68Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
69Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
70Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
71Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory322Libsyn
52
72Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
83
73Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory148Megaphone
73
74Podcast Never Forget 9/11: Reflections from the FDNYNever Forget 9/11: Reflections from the FDNYFDNYHistory5Transistor
52
75Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
76Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
77Podcast Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastRowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastEmily & NiamhHistory93Acast
58
78Podcast Reporting HistoryReporting HistoryITV NewsHistory10Captivate
68
79Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
80Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
81Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory176Acast
74
82Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
83Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
84Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63
85Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
86Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory201Acast
89
87Podcast 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
88Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
89Podcast Long ShadowLong ShadowLong Lead & PRXHistory35PRX
69
90Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History861Acast
79
91Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory123WideOrbit
68
92Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
93Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2010Omny Studio
43
94Podcast Wars That Shaped The WorldWars That Shaped The WorldGoalhangerHistory26Megaphone
68
95Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory113Megaphone
79
96Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory62Megaphone
78
97Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory150Spotify for Podcasters
48
98Missing podcast logo
The Art Bell Archive
Details temporarily unavailable
Arthur William Bell IIIHistory1479Unknown
43
99Podcast The Race F1 RewindThe Race F1 RewindThe Race MediaHistory46Acast
74
100Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68

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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