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 16 Apr 2026

04/16/2026

Average data

Episodes: 280
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:46:17

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 (33 shows)
2. Acast (20 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory723Megaphone
63
2Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory210Megaphone
73
4Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
5Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1023Megaphone
79
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
9Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
10Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
11Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
12Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory657Acast
69
13Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
16Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
17Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
18Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
19Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2666Megaphone
53
20Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
22Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
23Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
24Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
25Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
26Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
27Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
28Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
29Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
30Podcast Our Ancestors Were MessyOur Ancestors Were MessyCoco Hill ProductionsHistory23Simplecast
73
31Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
32Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
33Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
34Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory458Acast
53
35Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
36Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
37Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
38Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
39Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
40Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
41Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy115Captivate
63
42Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
43Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
44Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
45Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
46Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
47Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
48Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
49Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
50Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53
51Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
52Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
53Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
54Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory94Audioboom
58
55Missing podcast logo
HOLLYWOODLAND
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Double ElvisHistory173N/A
N/A
56Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
57Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
58Podcast Hidden HeritageHidden HeritageHeritageXploreHistory89Megaphone
69
59Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
60Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1370Megaphone
68
61Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
62Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
63Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory118Spotify for Podcasters
38
64Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
65Podcast Hidden Derbyshire - Landscapes of TimeHidden Derbyshire - Landscapes of TimeNine Ladies ProductionsHistory12RedCircle
53
66Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
67Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
68Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
69Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory345Megaphone
69
70Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory26Megaphone
58
71Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
72Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
73Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
74Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History301Megaphone
38
75Podcast 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
76Podcast 16 Sunsets16 SunsetsAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory16Acast
84
77Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
78Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63
79Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
80Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
81Podcast The Napoleonic Wars PodcastThe Napoleonic Wars PodcastZack WhiteHistory370Spotify for Podcasters
22
82Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory238Omny Studio
68
83Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
84Podcast Parallel Mike PodcastParallel Mike PodcastParallel MikeReligion & Spirituality100Podbean
52
85Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
86Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory152Spotify for Podcasters
48
87Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory205Libsyn
52
88Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
83
89Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
90Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
91Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
92Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
93Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
94Podcast Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great BritainUnusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britainandyjones311History3Podbean
48
95Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89
96Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
97Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
98Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
99Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
100Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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