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 19 Oct 2025

10/19/2025

Average data

Episodes: 316
Frequency: every 19 days
Duration: 00:44:55

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (32 shows)
2. Acast (24 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Omny Studio (7 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
2Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
4Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
6Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
8Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
9Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory668Acast
69
10Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History136BBC
58
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
12Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
13Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
14Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory235Omny Studio
62
15Podcast Jane Austen StoriesJane Austen StoriesNOISERFiction38Acast
89
16Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory468Acast
68
17Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory570Acast
69
18Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2687Megaphone
53
19Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory573Acast
69
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory180Megaphone
89
21Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory68Megaphone
58
22Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory163Megaphone
83
23Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory470Acast
53
24Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
25Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory194Acast
79
26Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory198Megaphone
78
27Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
28Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory141ART19
68
29Podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: UltraRachel Maddow Presents: UltraRachel Maddow, MS NOWHistory21Simplecast
62
30Podcast How It All Played OutHow It All Played OutGlobalHistory52Captivate
69
31Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
32Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
33Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory351Megaphone
79
34Podcast The History DiariesThe History DiariesThe Fellas StudiosHistory36Acast
59
35Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory58BBC
58
36Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
37Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory132Megaphone
63
38Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
39Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory206Acast
89
40Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
41Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
42Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
43Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
44Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
45Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
46Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
47Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory169ART19
73
48Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
49Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
50Podcast Model WarsModel WarsiHeartPodcastsHistory11Omny Studio
79
51Podcast 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 KirkupHistory245Megaphone
47
52Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory590N/A
N/A
53Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
54Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
55Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History315Acast
84
56Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory434Acast
63
57Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History98BBC
43
58Podcast Cardiac CowboysCardiac CowboysiHeartPodcastsHistory8Omny Studio
69
59Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy125Captivate
63
60Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory245Omny Studio
68
61Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory483Acast
53
62Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
63Podcast 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
64Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory311Buzzsprout
58
65Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
66Podcast Hoax!Hoax!iHeartPodcastsHistory25Omny Studio
69
67Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory326Libsyn
52
68Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory502ART19
89
69Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
70Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
71Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory160Spotify for Podcasters
48
72Podcast Normal WomenNormal WomenPhilippa GregoryHistory10Acast
59
73Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
74Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History309Megaphone
38
75Podcast FloodlinesFloodlinesThe AtlanticHistory11Megaphone
69
76Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory261Megaphone
68
77Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1398Megaphone
68
78Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
79Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
80Podcast The Race F1 RewindThe Race F1 RewindThe Race MediaHistory49Acast
74
81Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory398Megaphone
32
82Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
83Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
84Podcast Neil Oliver PodcastNeil Oliver PodcastFat Belly FilmsHistory353Acast
84
85Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory376Megaphone
37
86Podcast Tony Robinson's CunningcastTony Robinson's CunningcastTony RobinsonHistory52Acast
79
87Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47
88Podcast Women in Prison: An Oral HistoryWomen in Prison: An Oral HistoryWomen in PrisonHistory10Acast
63
89Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory179Acast
74
90Podcast The Almanac of IrelandThe Almanac of IrelandRTÉ Radio 1History51Omny Studio
43
91Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory671Megaphone
38
92Podcast The Man Who Calculated DeathThe Man Who Calculated DeathPodcastOneHistory14ART19
73
93Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
94Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History874Acast
79
95Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory511Simplecast
63
96Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory151Acast
64
97Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
98Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2785Omny Studio
38
99Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
100Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory154Megaphone
73

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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