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 May 2026

05/15/2026

Average data

Episodes: 288
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:46:08

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (10 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 (32 shows)
2. Acast (23 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (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 TalkGoalhangerHistory1023Megaphone
79
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
8Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
9Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
10Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory766Acast
69
11Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
12Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
13Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
14Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
15Podcast THIS IS HISTORY — THE TUDORS THIS IS HISTORY — THE TUDORS Sony Music EntertainmentHistory192Megaphone
78
16Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
17Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
18Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
19Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2665Megaphone
53
20Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
21Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
22Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
23Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory160Megaphone
83
24Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
25Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
26Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory163ART19
83
27Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
28Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
29Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory22WideOrbit
52
30Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
31Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy114Captivate
63
32Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
33Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory269Megaphone
43
34Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
35Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
36Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
37Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
38Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
39Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
40Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
41Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
42Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory457Acast
53
43Podcast The War OfficeThe War OfficeThe Operations RoomHistory18Acast
63
44Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
45Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
46Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
47Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
48Podcast Biblical Time MachineBiblical Time MachineDave RoosHistory255Buzzsprout
83
49Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
50Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
51Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
52Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory62Spotify for Podcasters
22
53Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
54Podcast In Monty's FootstepsIn Monty's FootstepsBritish Normandy MemorialHistory8Acast
69
55Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
56Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
57Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
58Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
59Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
60Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
61Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89
62Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
63Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory223Acast
74
64Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
65Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory116Acast
83
66Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
67Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
68Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
69Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
70Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory118Spotify for Podcasters
38
71Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
72Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
73Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory322Libsyn
52
74Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
75Podcast A History Of EdinburghA History Of EdinburghRuth GrayHistory2Acast
84
76Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
77Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
78Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
79Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53
80Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
81Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory151Spotify for Podcasters
48
82Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
83Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
84Podcast 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
85Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
86Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
87Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory238Omny Studio
68
88Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
89Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
90Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory123Buzzsprout
48
91Podcast Fidel Castro: Trouble in ParadiseFidel Castro: Trouble in ParadiseNOISERHistory10Acast
73
92Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory701Spotify for Podcasters
22
93Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
94Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63
95Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory344Megaphone
69
96Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory204Libsyn
52
97Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory113Megaphone
79
98Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
99Podcast Intoxicating HistoryIntoxicating HistoryAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory26Acast
89
100Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History301Megaphone
38

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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