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 21 Mar 2026

03/21/2026

Average data

Episodes: 281
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:44:46

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (10 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible Original (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (38 shows)
2. Acast (20 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
3Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
4Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory225Megaphone
53
5Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
6Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
8Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
10Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory326Acast
73
12Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
13Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
14Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
15Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
16Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
17Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
18Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory236Omny Studio
62
19Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
20Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2690Megaphone
53
21Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
22Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
23Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
24Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
25Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
26Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
27Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
28Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
29Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
30Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
31Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
32Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
33Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
34Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy127Captivate
63
35Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
36Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
37Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
38Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
39Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
40Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
41Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
42Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
43Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
44Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
45Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
46Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
47Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
48Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
49Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
50Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
51Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
52Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory247Omny Studio
68
53Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
54Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory161Spotify for Podcasters
48
55Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
56Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
57Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
58Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
59Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
60Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
61Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
62Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
63Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
64Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory33Megaphone
58
65Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory121Acast
83
66Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
67Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory44ABC Australia
63
68Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
69Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
70Podcast 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
71Podcast NapoleonNapoleonNOISERHistory7Megaphone
63
72Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory120Megaphone
79
73Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
74Podcast Master PlanMaster PlanThe Lever & David SirotaHistory26Megaphone
59
75Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History310Megaphone
38
76Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory472Simplecast
63
77Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
78Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory400Megaphone
32
79Podcast Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and NatureLove Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and NatureNational Trust for ScotlandHistory149Podcast.co
73
80Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47
81Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory327Libsyn
52
82Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
83Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
84Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
85Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History99BBC
43
86Podcast The History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks | AIRWAVEHistory368Megaphone
27
87Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
88Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
89Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory155Megaphone
73
90Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
91Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
92Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory206Acast
89
93Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
94Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
95Podcast Historic Scotland PodcastHistoric Scotland PodcastHistoric ScotlandHistory9Podcast.co
42
96Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
52
97Podcast 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 NetworkHistory112RedCircle
48
98Podcast Tides of HistoryTides of HistoryAudible / Patrick WymanHistory442ART19
83
99Podcast The Curious History of Your HomeThe Curious History of Your HomeNOISERHistory33Megaphone
78
100Podcast Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years OnShock and War: Iraq 20 Years OnBBC Radio 4History11BBC
33

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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