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 Aug 2026

08/15/2026

Average data

Episodes: 303
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:44:30

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (10 shows)
2. NOISER (10 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (24 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory738Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1038Megaphone
69
3Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
4Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
5Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
6Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
7Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
8Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History297BBC
43
10Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
11Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
12Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1119BBC
43
14Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory472Acast
68
15Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory574Acast
79
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory238Omny Studio
62
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2695Megaphone
53
18Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
20Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory23BBC
38
21Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
22Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory503Omny Studio
53
23Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
24Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
25Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
26Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
27Podcast The Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastFiction66Acast
57
28Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
29Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
30Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory474Acast
53
31Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
32Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
33Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
34Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
35Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
36Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
37Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory139Megaphone
63
38Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
39Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
40Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
41Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
42Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
43Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
44Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory25Acast
73
45Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
46Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory199Acast
79
47Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
48Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
49Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory212Libsyn
42
50Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
51Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
52Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
53Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
54Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory438Acast
63
55Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory8Megaphone
68
56Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
57Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
58Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
59Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory474Simplecast
63
60Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
61Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
62Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory180Acast
74
63Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory72WideOrbit
48
64Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
65Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
66Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
67Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
68Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
62
69Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
70Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
71Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin Business82Spotify for Podcasters
38
72Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
73Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
74Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1409Megaphone
68
75Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
76Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory123Acast
83
77Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
78Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
79Podcast Time Travelling QueersTime Travelling QueersMolly House MediaHistory7Spotify for Podcasters
42
80Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory402Megaphone
32
81Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory361Megaphone
69
82Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
83Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
84Podcast The Untitled History PodcastThe Untitled History PodcastGareth EdwardsHistory39Megaphone
63
85Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory117Megaphone
47
86Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory121Megaphone
79
87Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
88Podcast The Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysHistory72Acast
63
89Podcast The EI PodcastThe EI PodcastEngelsberg IdeasHistory410Audioboom
38
90Podcast 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 KirkupHistory251Megaphone
47
91Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory209Acast
89
92Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
93Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
94Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory46ABC Australia
63
95Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2793Omny Studio
38
96Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
97Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
98Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory237WideOrbit
42
99Podcast We're Not So DifferentWe're Not So DifferentWNSD PodHistory288Spreaker
53
100Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory505ART19
89

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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