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 Jul 2026

07/25/2026

Average data

Episodes: 267
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:47:03

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (11 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (8 shows)
3. Goalhanger (6 shows)
4. History Hit (6 shows)
5. Audible (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (34 shows)
2. Acast (22 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. WideOrbit (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory727Megaphone
63
2Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1027Megaphone
69
3Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1551Acast
69
5Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory294ART19
83
7Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory231Omny Studio
62
8Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
10Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
12Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
13Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory461Acast
68
14Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory64Megaphone
58
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1109BBC
43
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2673Megaphone
53
18Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory242Omny Studio
68
19Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory566Acast
69
20Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
21Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory17BBC
38
22Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory176Megaphone
89
23Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
24Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
25Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory194Megaphone
78
26Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
27Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory461Acast
53
28Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory344Megaphone
79
29Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
30Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
31Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory54Acast
79
32Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
33Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
34Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory122Megaphone
63
35Podcast Ancient Lives with Mary BeardAncient Lives with Mary BeardBBC Radio 4History20BBC
42
36Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory165ART19
83
37Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
38Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History309Acast
84
39Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History865Acast
79
40Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory586N/A
N/A
41Podcast Secrets in StoneSecrets in StoneCassie CoppersmithHistory19Spotify for Podcasters
42
42Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
43Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
44Podcast Vulgar History: TudorsVulgar History: TudorsVulgar History | RealmHistory330Megaphone
58
45Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
46Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
47Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
48Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
49Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
50Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory28Megaphone
58
51Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory23WideOrbit
62
52Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory427Acast
63
53Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
54Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
55Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
56Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
57Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
58Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory236Megaphone
58
59Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
60Podcast Unholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKUnholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKHumanise LiveHistory13Buzzsprout
83
61Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory187Acast
79
62Podcast History’s Greatest LeadersHistory’s Greatest LeadersHistoryExtraHistory10Megaphone
72
63Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory55BBC
58
64Podcast Our Lives, Our Stories with Carl ChinnOur Lives, Our Stories with Carl ChinnOur Lives, Our StoriesHistory21Acast
68
65Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory140Megaphone
63
66Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory95Audioboom
58
67Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
68Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
69Podcast ODYSSEY: THE PODCASTODYSSEY: THE PODCASTJeff WrightHistory14Blubrry
38
70Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory392Megaphone
32
71Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
72Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
73Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory34Omny Studio
63
74Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
75Podcast Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise Higher Ground AudioHistory10ART19
58
76Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory177Acast
74
77Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory498ART19
89
78Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory203Acast
89
79Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory111Spotify for Podcasters
52
80Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory547Unknown
68
81Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory115Megaphone
79
82Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
83Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory66Spotify for Podcasters
22
84Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
85Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
86Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
87Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1380Megaphone
68
88Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
89Podcast 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 KirkupHistory239Megaphone
47
90Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory234WideOrbit
42
91Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory40Acast
69
92Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory129WideOrbit
68
93Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
94Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
95Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
96Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
97Podcast History’s Greatest FailsHistory’s Greatest FailsSony Music EntertainmentHistory13Megaphone
69
98Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
99Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory67WideOrbit
68
100Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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