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 Oct 2025

10/18/2025

Average data

Episodes: 313
Frequency: every 20 days
Duration: 00:46:07

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
2. NOISER (8 shows)
3. History Hit (6 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. iHeartPodcasts (5 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (31 shows)
2. Acast (25 shows)
3. BBC (10 shows)
4. Omny Studio (8 shows)
5. ART19 (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory729Megaphone
63
2Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory414Megaphone
63
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory217Megaphone
73
4Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1033Megaphone
69
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1553Acast
69
6Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory286Megaphone
73
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
8Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History291BBC
43
9Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory663Acast
69
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory319Acast
73
11Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1110BBC
43
12Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
13Podcast Jane Austen StoriesJane Austen StoriesNOISERFiction35Acast
89
14Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory232Omny Studio
62
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory462Acast
68
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory564Acast
69
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2676Megaphone
53
18Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory568Acast
69
19Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory65Megaphone
58
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory177Megaphone
89
21Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
22Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory463Acast
53
23Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
24Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory188Acast
79
25Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory195Megaphone
78
26Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
27Podcast How It All Played OutHow It All Played OutGlobalHistory52Captivate
69
28Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
29Podcast The History DiariesThe History DiariesThe Fellas StudiosHistory36Acast
59
30Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
31Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
32Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory346Megaphone
79
33Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
34Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
48
35Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory271Megaphone
43
36Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory548Unknown
68
37Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory124Megaphone
63
38Podcast Model WarsModel WarsiHeartPodcastsHistory11Omny Studio
79
39Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory204Acast
89
40Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
41Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
42Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
43Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
44Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory166ART19
73
45Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
46Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
47Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
48Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory429Acast
63
49Podcast Cardiac CowboysCardiac CowboysiHeartPodcastsHistory8Omny Studio
69
50Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
51Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory242Omny Studio
68
52Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory587N/A
N/A
53Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
54Podcast 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 KirkupHistory240Megaphone
47
55Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
56Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History95BBC
43
57Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
58Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History310Acast
84
59Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy120Captivate
63
60Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory499ART19
89
61Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory238Megaphone
58
62Podcast Normal WomenNormal WomenPhilippa GregoryHistory10Acast
59
63Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
64Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
65Podcast Tony Robinson's CunningcastTony Robinson's CunningcastTony RobinsonHistory52Acast
79
66Podcast Hoax!Hoax!iHeartPodcastsHistory25Omny Studio
69
67Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: UltraRachel Maddow Presents: UltraRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory21Simplecast
62
68Podcast 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
69Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1384Megaphone
68
70Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
71Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
72Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
73Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory394Megaphone
32
74Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
75Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory324Libsyn
52
76Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory140Megaphone
63
77Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory466Simplecast
63
78Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory155Spotify for Podcasters
48
79Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
80Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
81Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory178Acast
74
82Podcast Women in Prison: An Oral HistoryWomen in Prison: An Oral HistoryWomen in PrisonHistory10Acast
63
83Podcast FloodlinesFloodlinesThe AtlanticHistory11Megaphone
69
84Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory112Spotify for Podcasters
52
85Podcast The Race F1 RewindThe Race F1 RewindThe Race MediaHistory46Acast
74
86Podcast War Movie Theatre | for Fans of Classic War Films and Cinema HistoryWar Movie Theatre | for Fans of Classic War Films and Cinema HistoryRobert Hutton & Duncan Weldon - War Movies FansTV & Film115Acast
89
87Podcast The Almanac of IrelandThe Almanac of IrelandRTÉ Radio 1History51Omny Studio
43
88Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
89Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory224Acast
74
90Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
91Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory117Acast
83
92Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History866Acast
79
93Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
94Podcast The Man Who Calculated DeathThe Man Who Calculated DeathPodcastOneHistory14ART19
73
95Podcast Don’t Scare ClaireDon’t Scare ClaireDon’t Scare ClaireHistory100Podbean
68
96Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2774Omny Studio
38
97Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory374Megaphone
37
98Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory310Omny Studio
58
99Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory665Megaphone
38
100Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory116Megaphone
79

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

The podcast landscape in Great Britain is constantly evolving, with new shows emerging and established ones climbing the ranks. Our data reveals intriguing trends in podcasting, such as the average number of episodes produced, typical episode lengths, and the most consistent publication schedules. These insights can help listeners find their next favorite podcast and give creators a deeper understanding of what resonates with their audience.

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