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: 00:45:50

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 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 HistoryGoalhangerHistory724Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1024Megaphone
79
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 4History125BBC
58
5Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory211Megaphone
73
6Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
7Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1548Acast
69
8Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory314Acast
73
9Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
10Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory409Megaphone
63
11Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
12Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory658Acast
69
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
18Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2666Megaphone
53
19Podcast Here For The HistoryHere For The HistoryBBC SoundsHistory15BBC
38
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory175Megaphone
89
21Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
22Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory480Acast
53
23Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory341Megaphone
79
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
25Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
26Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory458Acast
53
27Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
28Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
29Podcast The Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastHistory39Acast
42
30Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
31Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
32Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
33Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
34Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
35Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory486Omny 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 AudioHistory13Acast
94
39Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
40Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory239Omny Studio
68
41Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
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!History305Acast
84
48Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory585N/A
N/A
49Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
50Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
51Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
52Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
53Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
54Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
55Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
56Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
57Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
58Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
59Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
60Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
61Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
62Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory223Acast
74
63Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
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 HeardHistory233Megaphone
58
67Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
68Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
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 4History231BBC
38
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 History862Acast
79
75Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory22WideOrbit
52
76Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory306Buzzsprout
58
77Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
78Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
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 JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
81Podcast The EI PodcastThe EI PodcastEngelsberg IdeasHistory400Audioboom
38
82Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory176Acast
74
83Podcast The Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysHistory72Acast
63
84Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory66WideOrbit
48
85Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63
86Podcast The Untitled History PodcastThe Untitled History PodcastGareth EdwardsHistory27Megaphone
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 StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
89Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
90Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
91Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory201Acast
89
92Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
93Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory345Megaphone
69
94Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
95Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory152Spotify for Podcasters
48
96Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1372Megaphone
68
97Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
98Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory321Megaphone
53
99Podcast Breaking HistoryBreaking HistoryThe Free PressHistory59Megaphone
48
100Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory375Megaphone
37

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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