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 15 Jan 2026

01/15/2026

Average data

Episodes: 320
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:44:42

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (9 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (20 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Omny Studio (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory735Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory223Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1559Acast
69
5Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory420Megaphone
73
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
8Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
9Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory669Acast
69
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory325Acast
73
11Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
12Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory570Acast
69
13Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory574Acast
69
14Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
15Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2688Megaphone
53
16Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory468Acast
68
17Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory141ART19
68
18Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory163Megaphone
83
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory180Megaphone
89
20Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory169ART19
73
21Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory235Omny Studio
62
22Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History316Acast
84
23Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory470Acast
53
24Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory133Megaphone
63
25Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory198Megaphone
78
26Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
27Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
28Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History136BBC
58
29Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory352Megaphone
79
30Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory194Acast
79
31Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy126Captivate
63
32Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
33Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
34Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
35Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
36Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
37Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
38Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory590N/A
N/A
39Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
40Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
41Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory434Acast
63
42Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
43Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
44Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
45Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
46Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
47Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
48Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
49Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
50Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory68Megaphone
58
51Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
52Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
53Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
54Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
55Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory245Omny Studio
68
56Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory11Simplecast
73
57Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
58Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History98BBC
43
59Podcast How to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow To Change The World | Sam Webster HarrisHistory13Acast
89
60Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1399Megaphone
68
61Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory154Megaphone
73
62Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory502ART19
89
63Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
52
64Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
65Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
66Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory210Libsyn
52
67Podcast 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 KirkupHistory246Megaphone
47
68Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
69Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
70Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47
71Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory120Acast
83
72Podcast Business HistoryBusiness HistoryPushkin IndustriesBusiness49Omny Studio
78
73Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory326Libsyn
52
74Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory99Audioboom
58
75Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
76Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory160Spotify for Podcasters
48
77Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History309Megaphone
38
78Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory261Megaphone
68
79Podcast Aftershock: The War on TerrorAftershock: The War on TerrorLondon Review of BooksHistory8Megaphone
63
80Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory376Megaphone
37
81Podcast What's Your Map?What's Your Map?Oculi MundiHistory41Audioboom
69
82Podcast Calm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationCalm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationHarris | ASMR & Insomnia NetworkHistory112RedCircle
48
83Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory483Acast
53
84Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
85Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
86Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory399Megaphone
32
87Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory315Omny Studio
58
88Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
89Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory179Acast
74
90Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2786Omny Studio
38
91Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
92Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
93Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory671Megaphone
38
94Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory206Acast
89
95Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory151Acast
64
96Podcast Hoax!Hoax!iHeartPodcastsHistory25Omny Studio
69
97Podcast SpyCastSpyCastSpyCastHistory764Megaphone
69
98Podcast Real OutlawsReal OutlawsNOISERHistory16Megaphone
89
99Podcast The Curious History of Your HomeThe Curious History of Your HomeNOISERHistory33Megaphone
78
100Podcast Stone Club Walks and TalksStone Club Walks and TalksStone ClubHistory29Spotify for Podcasters
48

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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