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 Jul 2026

07/18/2026

Average data

Episodes: 271
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:45:21

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (8 shows)
3. Goalhanger (6 shows)
4. History Hit (6 shows)
5. Audible (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (31 shows)
2. Acast (23 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. ART19 (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
5Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory68Megaphone
58
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
7Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory669Acast
69
8Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
9Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
10Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
11Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
12Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory468Acast
68
13Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
14Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
15Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory163Megaphone
83
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory570Acast
69
17Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory235Omny Studio
62
18Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory573Acast
69
19Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory21BBC
38
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory180Megaphone
89
21Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2687Megaphone
53
22Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory198Megaphone
78
23Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory470Acast
53
24Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory141ART19
68
25Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
26Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
27Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory351Megaphone
79
28Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
29Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
30Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory132Megaphone
63
31Podcast Our Lives, Our Stories with Carl ChinnOur Lives, Our Stories with Carl ChinnOur Lives, Our StoriesHistory31Acast
68
32Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
33Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory590N/A
N/A
34Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory169ART19
73
35Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory57Acast
79
36Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
37Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
38Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
39Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory194Acast
79
40Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory434Acast
63
41Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
42Podcast Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Higher Ground AudioHistory10ART19
58
43Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory26WideOrbit
62
44Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History136BBC
58
45Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory23Acast
73
46Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
47Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
48Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History315Acast
84
49Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
50Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
51Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
52Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
53Podcast History’s Greatest FailsHistory’s Greatest FailsSony Music EntertainmentHistory13Megaphone
69
54Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
55Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory326Libsyn
52
56Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
57Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
58Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory34Omny Studio
63
59Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
60Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory70Spotify for Podcasters
22
61Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory483Acast
53
62Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
63Podcast The Untitled History PodcastThe Untitled History PodcastGareth EdwardsHistory35Megaphone
63
64Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
65Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory44ABC Australia
63
66Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
67Podcast Single Malt History with Gareth RussellSingle Malt History with Gareth RussellGareth RussellHistory121Spotify for Podcasters
22
68Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47
69Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
70Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
71Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory58BBC
58
72Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory245Omny Studio
68
73Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
74Podcast The Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysHistory72Acast
63
75Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory179Acast
74
76Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
77Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory261Megaphone
68
78Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History874Acast
79
79Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
80Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory160Spotify for Podcasters
48
81Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
82Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1398Megaphone
68
83Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
84Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory154Megaphone
73
85Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory206Acast
89
86Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
87Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory123Spotify for Podcasters
38
88Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory398Megaphone
32
89Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory140WideOrbit
68
90Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
91Podcast Our Fake HistoryOur Fake HistoryPodcastOneHistory320ART19
53
92Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory32Megaphone
58
93Podcast 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 KirkupHistory246Megaphone
47
94Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
95Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory511Simplecast
63
96Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory312Buzzsprout
58
97Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
98Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
99Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
100Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory502ART19
89

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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