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: 317
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:44:36

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (21 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. ART19 (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory973Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1018Megaphone
69
3Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory22WideOrbit
78
4Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory308Acast
73
5Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
52
6Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1636Acast
74
7Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory271Megaphone
73
8Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory291ART19
83
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History304BBC
43
10Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory477Megaphone
63
11Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory293Megaphone
73
12Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory756Acast
69
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1165BBC
43
14Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory468Acast
73
15Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory549Acast
69
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory263Omny Studio
62
17Missing podcast logo
HistoryExtra podcast
Details temporarily unavailable
Immediate MediaHistory2056Megaphone
69
18Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory561Acast
69
19Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory172Megaphone
89
20Podcast Here For The HistoryHere For The HistoryBBC SoundsHistory11BBC
38
21Podcast THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FORTHIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FORSony Music EntertainmentHistory398Megaphone
78
22Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory477Omny Studio
53
23Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
24Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory328Acast
84
25Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory475Acast
59
26Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory163Megaphone
89
27Podcast The Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastHistory39Acast
42
28Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
29Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory82Megaphone
58
30Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory445Megaphone
43
31Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory132ART19
68
32Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory362ART19
83
33Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
34Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastPaul CooperHistory23Soundcloud
28
35Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
58
36Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
37Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory111Spreaker
74
38Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory9Acast
84
39Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodKatie CharlwoodHistory232Megaphone
73
40Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory29Podbean
48
41Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory47Acast
69
42Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory580N/A
N/A
43Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History15BBC
58
44Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
45Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory349Megaphone
43
46Podcast LegacyLegacyWonderyHistory171ART19
83
47Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
48Missing podcast logo
History Daily
Details temporarily unavailable
Airship | Noiser | WonderyHistory1452ART19
79
49Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory203Libsyn
48
50Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...CBW ProductionsHistory346Megaphone
74
51Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
52Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory257Podbean
68
53Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
54Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory422Acast
63
55Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
56Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory400Libsyn
79
57Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory226Megaphone
58
58Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Acast
63
59Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory496Simplecast
63
60Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory517Acast
79
61Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory543Unknown
68
62Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory174Acast
74
63Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory60Megaphone
53
64Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
65Missing podcast logo
Lore
Details temporarily unavailable
Aaron MahnkeHistory801Libsyn
63
66Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory60Podbean
78
67Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
68Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory14Megaphone
63
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 History90Spotify 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 4History230BBC
38
74Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1800Megaphone
68
75Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
76Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory110Megaphone
89
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 MediaHistory4N/A
N/A
80Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory386Megaphone
32
81Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory336Megaphone
69
82Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory202Blubrry
32
83Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory318Libsyn
58
84Podcast The Untitled History PodcastThe Untitled History PodcastGareth EdwardsHistory27Megaphone
63
85Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris RamsayAREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris RamsayChris RamsayHistory105Spotify for Podcasters
52
86Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory109Megaphone
79
87Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory143Megaphone
79
88Podcast The Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysHistory72Acast
63
89Podcast The EI PodcastThe EI PodcastEngelsberg IdeasHistory400Audioboom
38
90Podcast How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most HauntHow Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most HauntRob KirkupHistory230Podbean
42
91Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory197Acast
89
92Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory423Acast
59
93Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
94Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
95Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2010Omny Studio
43
96Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
97Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History206BBC
38
98Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory229Megaphone
48
99Podcast We're Not So DifferentWe're Not So DifferentWNSD PodHistory288Spreaker
53
100Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory491ART19
89

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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