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 26 Jan 2026

01/26/2026

Average data

Episodes: 338
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:46:06

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (10 shows)
2. NOISER (8 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (4 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (34 shows)
2. Acast (18 shows)
3. BBC (14 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory724Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory211Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1024Megaphone
79
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1548Acast
69
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory293ART19
83
6Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory658Acast
69
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory409Megaphone
63
9Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
10Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory314Acast
73
12Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
13Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
15Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2666Megaphone
53
16Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
18Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
19Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory341Megaphone
79
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory175Megaphone
89
21Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory161Megaphone
83
22Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
23Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
24Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory458Acast
53
25Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory164ART19
83
26Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory193Megaphone
78
27Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
28Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
29Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
30Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
31Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
32Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
33Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
34Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
35Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory585N/A
N/A
36Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
37Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
38Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
39Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
40Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
41Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
42Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory239Omny Studio
68
43Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
44Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
45Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
46Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy115Captivate
63
47Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
48Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
49Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
50Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
51Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
52Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
53Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory233Megaphone
58
54Podcast Ladies of LoreLadies of LoreIndia History49Buzzsprout
89
55Podcast 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
56Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
57Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
58Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
59Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
60Podcast Intoxicating HistoryIntoxicating HistoryAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory26Acast
89
61Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory514BBC
28
62Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
63Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
64Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
65Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
66Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory139Megaphone
63
67Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
68Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History301Megaphone
38
69Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory306Buzzsprout
58
70Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
71Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory201Acast
89
72Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1372Megaphone
68
73Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory308Omny Studio
58
74Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory480Acast
53
75Podcast Aftershock: The War on TerrorAftershock: The War on TerrorLondon Review of BooksHistory8Megaphone
63
76Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory149Megaphone
73
77Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
78Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History93BBC
43
79Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
80Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
81Podcast 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
82Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
83Podcast The History of WWII Podcast The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris JrHistory658Megaphone
38
84Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory497ART19
89
85Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory321Megaphone
53
86Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
87Podcast Ridiculous HistoryRidiculous HistoryiHeartPodcastsHistory1061Omny Studio
43
88Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory152Spotify for Podcasters
48
89Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
90Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2764Omny Studio
38
91Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
92Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
93Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
94Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory115Acast
83
95Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory375Megaphone
37
96Podcast Entrez dans l'HistoireEntrez dans l'HistoireRTLHistory101Audiomeans
43
97Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory123Buzzsprout
48
98Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin History95Spotify for Podcasters
38
99Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory94Audioboom
58
100Podcast Bletchley ParkBletchley ParkBletchley ParkHistory293Audioboom
43

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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