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 13 Apr 2026

04/13/2026

Average data

Episodes: 294
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:45:34

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (10 shows)
2. NOISER (9 shows)
3. Goalhanger (6 shows)
4. History Hit (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (35 shows)
2. Acast (22 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
3Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
4Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory225Megaphone
53
5Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
6Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
7Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
8Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
9Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
10Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
12Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
14Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory327Acast
73
15Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
16Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2691Megaphone
53
17Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
18Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
19Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
20Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
21Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
22Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
23Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
25Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
26Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
27Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
28Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
29Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
30Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
31Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
32Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
33Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
34Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
35Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
36Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
37Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
38Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
39Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
40Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
41Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
42Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
43Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
44Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
45Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
46Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
47Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy127Captivate
63
48Podcast 16 Sunsets16 SunsetsAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory16Acast
84
49Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
50Podcast Hidden HeritageHidden HeritageHeritageXploreHistory89Megaphone
69
51Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
52Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
53Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
54Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
55Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
56Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
57Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
58Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
59Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory161Spotify for Podcasters
48
60Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
61Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
62Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory520BBC
28
63Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
64Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
65Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
66Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
67Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
68Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory151Acast
64
69Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory125Spotify for Podcasters
38
70Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
71Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
72Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
73Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory359Megaphone
69
74Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory247Omny Studio
68
75Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
76Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory121Acast
83
77Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History310Megaphone
38
78Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory400Megaphone
32
79Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory206Acast
89
80Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
81Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
82Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History99BBC
43
83Podcast 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
84Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory327Libsyn
52
85Podcast America: The Story of the USAAmerica: The Story of the USALiam Heffernan | A Mercury PodcastHistory219Megaphone
69
86Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
87Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
88Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
89Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
90Podcast The Napoleonic Wars PodcastThe Napoleonic Wars PodcastZack WhiteHistory393Spotify for Podcasters
17
91Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory44ABC Australia
63
92Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History875Acast
79
93Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory324Megaphone
53
94Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
95Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory312Buzzsprout
58
96Missing podcast logo
HOLLYWOODLAND
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Double ElvisHistory173N/A
N/A
97Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
98Podcast Voices of Ancient EgyptVoices of Ancient EgyptMelinda Nelson-Hurst, Ph.D. (Voices of Ancient Egypt)History16Buzzsprout
53
99Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory120Megaphone
79
100Podcast The Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare storyThe Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare storyGBH News History59PRX
63

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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