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 Apr 2026

04/25/2026

Average data

Episodes: 284
Frequency: every 18 days
Duration: 00:46:44

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (10 shows)
2. NOISER (9 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 shows)
2. Acast (19 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (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 Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory286Megaphone
73
7Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory414Megaphone
63
8Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
9Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory319Acast
73
10Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History291BBC
43
11Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory195Megaphone
78
12Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory663Acast
69
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1110BBC
43
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory564Acast
69
15Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory568Acast
69
16Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory462Acast
68
17Podcast Unholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKUnholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKHumanise LiveHistory13Buzzsprout
83
18Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory177Megaphone
89
19Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory232Omny Studio
62
20Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2676Megaphone
53
21Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
22Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
23Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
25Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory463Acast
53
26Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
27Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
48
28Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
29Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory40Acast
69
30Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory346Megaphone
79
31Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory166ART19
73
32Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory188Acast
79
33Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory54Acast
79
34Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory65Megaphone
58
35Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory238Megaphone
58
36Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History310Acast
84
37Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory124Megaphone
63
38Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
39Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy120Captivate
63
40Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
41Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
42Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory429Acast
63
43Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
44Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
45Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory587N/A
N/A
46Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
47Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
48Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
49Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
50Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
51Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory271Megaphone
43
52Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
53Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
54Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory548Unknown
68
55Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
56Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
57Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
58Podcast In Pursuit with Colleen ShoganIn Pursuit with Colleen ShoganPRXHistory13PRX
58
59Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
60Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
61Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory140Megaphone
63
62Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1384Megaphone
68
63Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory394Megaphone
32
64Podcast 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 KirkupHistory240Megaphone
47
65Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
66Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory120Spotify for Podcasters
38
67Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
68Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
69Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
70Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory374Megaphone
37
71Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory29Megaphone
58
72Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory466Simplecast
63
73Podcast Hidden HeritageHidden HeritageHeritageXploreHistory89Megaphone
69
74Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory68WideOrbit
68
75Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory324Libsyn
52
76Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
77Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory224Acast
74
78Podcast Single Malt History with Gareth RussellSingle Malt History with Gareth RussellGareth RussellHistory119Spotify for Podcasters
22
79Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
80Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory112Spotify for Podcasters
52
81Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
82Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory322Megaphone
53
83Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
84Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
85Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory117Acast
83
86Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory652Spreaker
64
87Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory499ART19
89
88Podcast Cost of GloryCost of GloryAlex PetkasHistory124Transistor
63
89Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
90Missing podcast logo
HOLLYWOODLAND
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Double ElvisHistory173N/A
N/A
91Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
92Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
52
93Podcast 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
94Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
95Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
96Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory96Audioboom
58
97Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History305Megaphone
38
98Podcast How to Invent a CountryHow to Invent a CountryBBC Radio 4History64BBC
33
99Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
100Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory155Spotify for Podcasters
48

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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