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 22 Aug 2026

08/22/2026

Average data

Episodes: 294
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:45:01

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (34 shows)
2. Acast (24 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. WideOrbit (5 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
3Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
4Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory225Megaphone
53
5Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
7Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
9Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory327Acast
73
10Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
11Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
12Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
13Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
14Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
15Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
18Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
19Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2691Megaphone
53
20Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
22Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
23Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
25Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory22BBC
38
26Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
27Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
28Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
29Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
30Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
31Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
32Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
33Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
34Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
35Podcast Romance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastRomance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastJohn ZhuHistory361Podbean
21
36Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
37Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
38Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
39Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory24Acast
73
40Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
41Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
42Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory58Acast
79
43Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
44Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
45Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
46Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
47Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
48Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
49Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
50Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
52
51Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
52Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory400Megaphone
32
53Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
54Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
55Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory7Megaphone
68
56Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
57Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
58Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
59Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
60Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
61Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
62Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
63Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory247Omny Studio
68
64Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
65Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History875Acast
79
66Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
67Podcast 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 KirkupHistory249Megaphone
47
68Podcast History of the '90sHistory of the '90sKathy KenzoraHistory214Acast
63
69Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
70Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
71Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History99BBC
43
72Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory161Spotify for Podcasters
48
73Podcast The Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastThe Scottish Folklore PodcastFiction66Acast
57
74Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory179Acast
74
75Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory204Blubrry
32
76Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
77Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory472Simplecast
63
78Podcast The War OfficeThe War OfficeThe Operations RoomHistory18Acast
63
79Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory664Spreaker
64
80Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
81Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
82Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
83Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory144WideOrbit
68
84Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
85Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
86Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory120Megaphone
79
87Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
88Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory324Megaphone
53
89Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
90Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory501Omny Studio
53
91Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory236WideOrbit
42
92Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
93Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
94Podcast The Explorers PodcastThe Explorers PodcastMatt BreenHistory272Megaphone
53
95Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory155Megaphone
73
96Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
97Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
98Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
99Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
100Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory376Megaphone
37

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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