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 17 Aug 2026

08/17/2026

Average data

Episodes: 300
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:45:21

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (10 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
3. Goalhanger (6 shows)
4. History Hit (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (32 shows)
2. Acast (24 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. ART19 (6 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 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 Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
5Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
6Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
7Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
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 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 HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2695Megaphone
53
17Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
18Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
19Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
20Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory23BBC
38
21Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
22Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
23Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
24Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
25Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
26Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
27Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
28Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory139Megaphone
63
29Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
30Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory474Acast
53
31Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
32Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
33Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
34Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
35Podcast The Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastFiction66Acast
57
36Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory199Acast
79
37Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
38Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
39Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory503Omny Studio
53
40Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory25Acast
73
41Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
42Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
43Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
44Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory438Acast
63
45Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory228Acast
74
46Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
47Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
48Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
49Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
50Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
51Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
52Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
53Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory212Libsyn
42
54Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
55Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
56Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
57Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
58Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
59Podcast Breaking HistoryBreaking HistoryThe Free PressHistory59Megaphone
48
60Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
61Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
62Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
63Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
64Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
65Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory8Megaphone
68
66Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
67Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
68Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
69Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
70Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
71Podcast Time Travelling QueersTime Travelling QueersMolly House MediaHistory7Spotify for Podcasters
42
72Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
73Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
74Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
62
75Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
76Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History877Acast
79
77Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory72WideOrbit
48
78Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory313Buzzsprout
58
79Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory474Simplecast
63
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 Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory145WideOrbit
68
82Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory208Acast
89
83Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
84Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory521BBC
28
85Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory163Spotify for Podcasters
48
86Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
87Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
88Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory123Acast
83
89Podcast Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Higher Ground AudioHistory10ART19
58
90Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory402Megaphone
32
91Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory46ABC Australia
63
92Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2792Omny Studio
38
93Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory121Megaphone
79
94Podcast The Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysHistory72Acast
63
95Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory505ART19
89
96Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory482Megaphone
89
97Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
98Podcast The Untitled History PodcastThe Untitled History PodcastGareth EdwardsHistory39Megaphone
63
99Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory360Megaphone
69
100Podcast The EI PodcastThe EI PodcastEngelsberg IdeasHistory410Audioboom
38

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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