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 Aug 2026

08/13/2026

Average data

Episodes: 289
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:45:51

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (10 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 (31 shows)
2. Acast (23 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory724Megaphone
63
2Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1024Megaphone
79
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1548Acast
69
5Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory211Megaphone
73
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
7Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory314Acast
73
8Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
9Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
10Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory409Megaphone
63
11Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
12Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory658Acast
69
13Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory560Acast
69
14Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory458Acast
68
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1108BBC
43
16Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2667Megaphone
53
17Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
18Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory341Megaphone
79
19Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
20Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory16BBC
38
21Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
22Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
23Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory175Megaphone
89
24Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory63Megaphone
58
25Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
26Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
27Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
28Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
29Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
30Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory459Acast
53
31Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
32Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory480Acast
53
33Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
34Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
35Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory240Omny Studio
68
36Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
37Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
38Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
39Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
40Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
41Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory13Acast
94
42Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
43Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
44Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory424Acast
63
45Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory585N/A
N/A
46Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
47Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
48Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory184Acast
79
49Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
50Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
51Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
52Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
53Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
54Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
55Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
56Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
57Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory234Megaphone
58
58Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
59Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory232WideOrbit
42
60Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
61Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
62Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
63Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory497ART19
89
64Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory22WideOrbit
52
65Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
66Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
67Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
68Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
69Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
70Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
71Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
72Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
73Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History862Acast
79
74Podcast Time Travelling QueersTime Travelling QueersMolly House MediaHistory7Spotify for Podcasters
42
75Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory463Simplecast
63
76Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
83
77Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
78Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
79Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
80Podcast We're Not So DifferentWe're Not So DifferentWNSD PodHistory288Spreaker
53
81Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory26Megaphone
58
82Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory94Audioboom
58
83Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
84Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
85Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory125WideOrbit
68
86Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin History95Spotify for Podcasters
38
87Podcast United UnheardUnited UnheardWayne BartonHistory9Acast
53
88Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory114Megaphone
79
89Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory63Spotify for Podcasters
22
90Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory487Omny Studio
53
91Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1373Megaphone
68
92Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory308Omny Studio
58
93Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory391Megaphone
32
94Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory176Acast
74
95Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory67WideOrbit
68
96Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory306Buzzsprout
58
97Podcast History’s Greatest LeadersHistory’s Greatest LeadersHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
62
98Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
99Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory701Spotify for Podcasters
22
100Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52

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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