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 Aug 2025

08/23/2025

Average data

Episodes: 296
Frequency: every 18 days
Duration: 00:43:10

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (35 shows)
2. Acast (19 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. ART19 (8 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory736Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory225Megaphone
53
3Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory421Megaphone
73
4Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1560Acast
69
6Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1036Megaphone
69
7Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
8Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory300ART19
83
9Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory289Megaphone
73
10Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory327Acast
73
12Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
13Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
14Podcast Hoax!Hoax!iHeartPodcastsHistory25Omny Studio
69
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory470Acast
68
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory572Acast
79
17Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1117BBC
43
18Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory670Acast
69
19Podcast Killing VictoriaKilling VictoriaBBC SoundsHistory8BBC
33
20Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory575Acast
69
21Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
22Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2691Megaphone
53
23Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory164Megaphone
83
24Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory181Megaphone
89
25Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
26Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
58
27Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory247Omny Studio
68
28Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
29Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
30Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
31Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory199Megaphone
78
32Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory142ART19
68
33Podcast Women in Prison: An Oral HistoryWomen in Prison: An Oral HistoryWomen in PrisonHistory10Acast
63
34Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory472Acast
53
35Podcast 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
36Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
37Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
38Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory171ART19
73
39Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
40Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory591N/A
N/A
41Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory135Megaphone
63
42Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory197Acast
79
43Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
44Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory353Megaphone
79
45Podcast Lawless PlanetLawless PlanetAudibleHistory44ART19
79
46Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory436Acast
63
47Podcast REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaREDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke LamanaAudible | Ballen StudiosHistory45ART19
73
48Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
49Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
50Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
51Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
52Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
53Podcast A Twist of HistoryA Twist of HistoryBallen StudiosHistory21Simplecast
58
54Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History317Acast
84
55Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy127Captivate
63
56Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
57Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1403Megaphone
68
58Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory484Acast
53
59Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
60Podcast The Hackney and Newham History Social Club The Hackney and Newham History Social Club Made by Immediate. Made possible by The Heritage FundHistory27Spotify for Podcasters
58
61Podcast The Man Who Calculated DeathThe Man Who Calculated DeathPodcastOneHistory14ART19
73
62Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History99BBC
43
63Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
64Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory400Megaphone
32
65Podcast Criminally Queer: The Bolton 7Criminally Queer: The Bolton 7BBC SoundsHistory6BBC
43
66Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
67Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
68Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
69Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory315Omny Studio
58
70Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
71Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory121Acast
83
72Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
73Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
74Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
75Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
76Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
77Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
78Podcast Human IntelligenceHuman IntelligenceBBC Radio 4History52BBC
48
79Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
80Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory504ART19
89
81Podcast Real OutlawsReal OutlawsNOISERHistory16Megaphone
89
82Podcast Wars That Shaped The WorldWars That Shaped The WorldGoalhangerHistory26Megaphone
68
83Podcast How It All Played OutHow It All Played OutGlobalHistory52Captivate
69
84Podcast FloodlinesFloodlinesThe AtlanticHistory11Megaphone
69
85Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
86Podcast Neil Oliver PodcastNeil Oliver PodcastFat Belly FilmsHistory353Acast
84
87Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory472Simplecast
63
88Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
89Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
90Podcast NapoleonNapoleonNOISERHistory7Megaphone
63
91Podcast 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
92Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory327Libsyn
52
93Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History875Acast
79
94Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory179Acast
74
95Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
96Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory120Megaphone
79
97Podcast The Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysThe Irish History BoysHistory72Acast
63
98Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory376Megaphone
37
99Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory155Megaphone
73
100Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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