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 Aug 2026

08/26/2026

Average data

Episodes: 310
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:45:27

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (32 shows)
2. Acast (23 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (7 shows)
5. WideOrbit (4 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory727Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
3Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory40Acast
69
4Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1027Megaphone
69
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1551Acast
69
6Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
7Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
8Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
9Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
11Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
12Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
13Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory461Acast
68
16Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1109BBC
43
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory566Acast
69
18Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2674Megaphone
53
19Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory17BBC
38
20Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
21Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
22Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory195Megaphone
78
23Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory166ART19
73
24Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory231Omny Studio
62
25Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
26Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory176Megaphone
89
27Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History309Acast
84
28Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory344Megaphone
79
29Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory650Spreaker
64
30Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
31Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory122Megaphone
63
32Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
33Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
34Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
35Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory13Acast
94
36Podcast United UnheardUnited UnheardWayne BartonHistory9Acast
53
37Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory64Megaphone
58
38Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
39Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory54Acast
79
40Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory586N/A
N/A
41Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory271Megaphone
43
42Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory187Acast
79
43Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory22Megaphone
52
44Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
45Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
46Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
47Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory427Acast
63
48Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory462Acast
53
49Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory237Megaphone
58
50Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
51Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
52Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
53Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
54Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
55Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
56Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory547Unknown
68
57Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
58Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
59Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
60Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History95BBC
43
61Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
62Podcast Romance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastRomance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastJohn ZhuHistory361Podbean
21
63Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History866Acast
79
64Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
65Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory154Spotify for Podcasters
48
66Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
67Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory96Audioboom
58
68Podcast History’s Greatest FailsHistory’s Greatest FailsSony Music EntertainmentHistory13Megaphone
69
69Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
70Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory242Omny Studio
68
71Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory23WideOrbit
62
72Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
73Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1381Megaphone
68
74Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
75Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory55BBC
48
76Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
77Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory120Spotify for Podcasters
38
78Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory128WideOrbit
68
79Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory111Spotify for Podcasters
52
80Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
82Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
83Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory465Simplecast
63
84Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory177Acast
74
85Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
86Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory492Omny Studio
53
87Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory117Acast
83
88Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory498ART19
89
89Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory207Libsyn
52
90Podcast 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
91Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory375Megaphone
37
92Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory234WideOrbit
42
93Podcast 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
94Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory392Megaphone
32
95Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
96Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
97Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
98Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
99Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
100Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory203Acast
89

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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