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 18 Jan 2026

01/18/2026

Average data

Episodes: 316
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:44:27

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (35 shows)
2. Acast (20 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. ART19 (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory738Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1038Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
5Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
7Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
8Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
9Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
10Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History297BBC
43
11Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1119BBC
43
12Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
13Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory574Acast
79
14Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory472Acast
68
15Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory238Omny Studio
62
16Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2695Megaphone
53
18Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
19Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
21Podcast Intoxicating HistoryIntoxicating HistoryAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory26Acast
89
22Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
23Podcast Business HistoryBusiness HistoryPushkin IndustriesBusiness52Omny Studio
78
24Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
25Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory474Acast
53
26Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
27Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
28Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
29Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory139Megaphone
63
30Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
31Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
32Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory199Acast
79
33Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
34Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
35Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
36Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
37Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
38Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
39Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory438Acast
63
40Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
41Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
42Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
43Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
44Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
45Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
46Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
47Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy129Captivate
63
48Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory212Libsyn
42
49Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
50Podcast Beyond Mount RushmoreBeyond Mount RushmorePodcast PlaygroundHistory84Unknown
69
51Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
52Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
53Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
54Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
55Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
56Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
57Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
58Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
59Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
60Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History100BBC
43
61Podcast How to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow to Change the World: The History & Future of InnovationHow To Change The World | Sam Webster HarrisHistory13Acast
89
62Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
63Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
64Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
65Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
66Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
67Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
68Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory402Megaphone
32
69Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
70Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory484Megaphone
89
71Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1409Megaphone
68
72Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory505ART19
89
73Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History311Megaphone
38
74Podcast The Curious History of Your HomeThe Curious History of Your HomeNOISERHistory33Megaphone
78
75Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory676Megaphone
38
76Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory123Acast
83
77Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
78Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
79Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory117Megaphone
47
80Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
81Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory314Buzzsprout
58
82Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory143Megaphone
63
83Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory209Acast
89
84Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
85Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
86Podcast Calm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationCalm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & RelaxationHarris | ASMR & Insomnia NetworkHistory114RedCircle
48
87Podcast 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 KirkupHistory251Megaphone
47
88Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory228Acast
74
89Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory141Podbean
52
90Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
91Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory377Megaphone
37
92Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory212Libsyn
52
93Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory180Acast
74
94Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory72WideOrbit
48
95Podcast Hoax!Hoax!iHeartPodcastsHistory25Omny Studio
69
96Podcast The Tudor Chest PodcastThe Tudor Chest PodcastAdam PenningtonHistory100Podbean
37
97Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2793Omny Studio
38
98Podcast Tides of HistoryTides of HistoryAudible / Patrick WymanHistory442ART19
83
99Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
100Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory121Megaphone
79

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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