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 Jun 2026

06/13/2026

Average data

Episodes: 297
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:46:47

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (12 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
3. History Hit (6 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (22 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory723Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1023Megaphone
79
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory210Megaphone
73
4Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
7Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
8Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory766Acast
69
9Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
10Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
12Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
14Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
15Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
17Podcast THIS IS HISTORY — THE TUDORS THIS IS HISTORY — THE TUDORS Sony Music EntertainmentHistory192Megaphone
78
18Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
19Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
20Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory160Megaphone
83
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
22Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2665Megaphone
53
23Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
24Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
25Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
26Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
27Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory457Acast
53
28Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
29Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
30Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
31Podcast Biblical Time MachineBiblical Time MachineDave RoosHistory255Buzzsprout
83
32Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory163ART19
83
33Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
34Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
35Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
36Podcast PoliticallyPoliticallyBBC Radio 4History51BBC
58
37Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
38Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
39Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy114Captivate
63
40Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
41Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
42Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
43Podcast A History Of EdinburghA History Of EdinburghRuth GrayHistory2Acast
84
44Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
45Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
46Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
47Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
48Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
49Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
50Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
51Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
52Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
53Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory269Megaphone
43
54Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
55Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
56Podcast Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrongHistoriansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrongSamuel Biagetti, PhDHistory194Soundcloud
59
57Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
58Podcast Unholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKUnholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKHumanise LiveHistory13Buzzsprout
83
59Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
60Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
61Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
62Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89
63Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
64Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53
65Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
66Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory322Libsyn
52
67Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
68Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
69Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory22WideOrbit
52
70Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
71Podcast 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
72Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
73Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory124WideOrbit
68
74Podcast Fidel Castro: Trouble in ParadiseFidel Castro: Trouble in ParadiseNOISERHistory10Acast
73
75Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
76Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
77Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory113Megaphone
79
78Podcast Clubs of LondonClubs of LondonClubs of LondonHistory2Spotify for Podcasters
43
79Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
80Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
81Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory26Megaphone
58
82Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
83Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory151Spotify for Podcasters
48
84Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
85Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
86Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
87Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
88Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1369Megaphone
68
89Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory238Omny Studio
68
90Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory118Spotify for Podcasters
38
91Podcast The War OfficeThe War OfficeThe Operations RoomHistory18Acast
63
92Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63
93Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
94Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory223Acast
74
95Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
96Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
97Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History861Acast
79
98Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
99Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
100Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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