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 23 Apr 2026

04/23/2026

Average data

Episodes: 280
Frequency: every 18 days
Duration: 00:45:25

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (11 shows)
2. NOISER (9 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (34 shows)
2. Acast (21 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory729Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory217Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1033Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1553Acast
69
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
6Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory286Megaphone
73
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory414Megaphone
63
9Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory195Megaphone
78
10Podcast Unholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKUnholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKHumanise LiveHistory13Buzzsprout
83
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory319Acast
73
12Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History291BBC
43
13Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory663Acast
69
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory564Acast
69
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1110BBC
43
16Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory462Acast
68
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory568Acast
69
18Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2676Megaphone
53
19Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
20Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
48
21Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
22Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
23Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory40Acast
69
24Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
25Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory177Megaphone
89
26Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
27Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory232Omny Studio
62
28Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
29Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory166ART19
73
30Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory238Megaphone
58
31Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History310Acast
84
32Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory188Acast
79
33Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory54Acast
79
34Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory124Megaphone
63
35Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory65Megaphone
58
36Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory346Megaphone
79
37Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
38Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy120Captivate
63
39Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
40Podcast In Pursuit with Colleen ShoganIn Pursuit with Colleen ShoganPRXHistory13PRX
58
41Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
42Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
43Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory429Acast
63
44Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
45Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
46Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory587N/A
N/A
47Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory271Megaphone
43
48Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory463Acast
53
49Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
50Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory29Megaphone
58
51Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
52Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
53Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
54Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
55Podcast Cost of GloryCost of GloryAlex PetkasHistory124Transistor
63
56Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
57Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
58Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory224Acast
74
59Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
60Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
61Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory120Spotify for Podcasters
38
62Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1384Megaphone
68
63Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory117Acast
83
64Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
65Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
66Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory548Unknown
68
67Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
68Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
69Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
70Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
52
71Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory324Libsyn
52
72Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory350Megaphone
69
73Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory478Megaphone
89
74Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
75Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
76Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
77Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory140Megaphone
63
78Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory112Spotify for Podcasters
52
79Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory242Omny Studio
68
80Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
81Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory394Megaphone
32
82Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
83Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
84Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
85Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory499ART19
89
86Podcast 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 NetworkHistory115RedCircle
48
87Podcast Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and NatureLove Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and NatureNational Trust for ScotlandHistory149Podcast.co
73
88Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory204Acast
89
89Podcast Our Ancestors Were MessyOur Ancestors Were MessyCoco Hill ProductionsHistory23Simplecast
73
90Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
91Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory96Audioboom
58
92Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
93Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History866Acast
79
94Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
95Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory68WideOrbit
68
96Podcast Hidden HeritageHidden HeritageHeritageXploreHistory89Megaphone
69
97Podcast How to Invent a CountryHow to Invent a CountryBBC Radio 4History64BBC
33
98Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
99Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History95BBC
43
100Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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