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 25 Mar 2026

03/25/2026

Average data

Episodes: 301
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:46:10

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (20 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (4 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory724Megaphone
63
2Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1024Megaphone
79
4Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory211Megaphone
73
5Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory409Megaphone
63
6Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1548Acast
69
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
8Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
10Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory658Acast
69
12Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory314Acast
73
13Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory560Acast
69
14Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1108BBC
43
16Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory458Acast
68
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2667Megaphone
53
18Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
19Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
20Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
21Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory184Acast
79
22Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
23Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
24Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
25Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory175Megaphone
89
26Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
27Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
28Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory234Megaphone
58
29Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory341Megaphone
79
30Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
31Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
32Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
33Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory459Acast
53
34Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
35Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
36Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory345Megaphone
69
37Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
38Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy115Captivate
63
39Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory424Acast
63
40Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory26Megaphone
58
41Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
42Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
43Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
44Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
45Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
46Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
47Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory240Omny Studio
68
48Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
49Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
50Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
51Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
52Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
53Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory585N/A
N/A
54Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
55Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory152Spotify for Podcasters
48
56Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
57Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
58Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
59Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
60Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
61Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory63Megaphone
58
62Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
83
63Podcast The History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks : A Women's History PodcastThe History Chicks | AIRWAVEHistory365Megaphone
27
64Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
65Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
66Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
67Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1373Megaphone
68
68Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
69Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
70Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History301Megaphone
38
71Podcast Historic Scotland PodcastHistoric Scotland PodcastHistoric ScotlandHistory9Podcast.co
42
72Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
73Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory480Acast
53
74Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
75Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
76Podcast NapoleonNapoleonNOISERHistory7Megaphone
63
77Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
78Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
79Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory391Megaphone
32
80Podcast 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 NetworkHistory113RedCircle
48
81Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
82Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory94Audioboom
58
83Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
84Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
85Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
86Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
87Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History93BBC
43
88Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory463Simplecast
63
89Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
90Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory176Acast
74
91Podcast 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 KirkupHistory236Megaphone
47
92Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
93Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
94Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory201Acast
89
95Podcast Blood MemoryBlood MemoryDainese deFreynesHistory2Spotify for Podcasters
63
96Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory205Libsyn
52
97Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
98Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory308Omny Studio
58
99Podcast Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and NatureLove Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and NatureNational Trust for ScotlandHistory149Podcast.co
73
100Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory123Buzzsprout
48

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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