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 Aug 2026

08/16/2026

Average data

Episodes: 283
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:44:51

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (34 shows)
2. Acast (26 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (4 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 The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
5Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
6Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
7Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
8Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
9Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
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 Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory574Acast
79
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory472Acast
68
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
18Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2695Megaphone
53
19Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory23BBC
38
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
21Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
22Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
23Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
25Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
26Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory474Acast
53
27Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
28Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
29Podcast The Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastFiction66Acast
57
30Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
31Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
32Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
33Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
34Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory139Megaphone
63
35Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory503Omny Studio
53
36Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
37Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
38Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
39Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory212Libsyn
42
40Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
41Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
42Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
43Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
44Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
45Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
46Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
47Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
48Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
49Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory25Acast
73
50Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
51Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory199Acast
79
52Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory438Acast
63
53Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
54Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
55Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
56Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
57Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
58Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
59Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
60Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory8Megaphone
68
61Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
62Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory228Acast
74
63Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
64Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
65Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
66Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
67Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
68Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory123Acast
83
69Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
70Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
71Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
72Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
73Podcast Time Travelling QueersTime Travelling QueersMolly House MediaHistory7Spotify for Podcasters
42
74Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History877Acast
79
75Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
62
76Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory313Buzzsprout
58
77Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
78Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory46ABC Australia
63
79Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
80Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
81Podcast The EI PodcastThe EI PodcastEngelsberg IdeasHistory410Audioboom
38
82Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory179Acast
74
83Podcast The Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysHistory72Acast
63
84Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory72WideOrbit
48
85Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory474Simplecast
63
86Podcast The Untitled History PodcastThe Untitled History PodcastGareth EdwardsHistory39Megaphone
63
87Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
88Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
89Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory402Megaphone
32
90Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory482Megaphone
89
91Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory208Acast
89
92Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
93Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory360Megaphone
69
94Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
95Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory163Spotify for Podcasters
48
96Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1408Megaphone
68
97Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
98Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory324Megaphone
53
99Podcast Breaking HistoryBreaking HistoryThe Free PressHistory59Megaphone
48
100Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory377Megaphone
37

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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