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 27 Jan 2026

01/27/2026

Average data

Episodes: 354
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:46:11

Top 5 authors

1. BBC Radio 4 (9 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 (21 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. ART19 (6 shows)
5. Libsyn (6 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory729Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory217Megaphone
73
3Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1553Acast
69
5Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1033Megaphone
69
6Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory286Megaphone
73
7Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory663Acast
69
8Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
9Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory414Megaphone
63
10Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History291BBC
43
11Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory319Acast
73
12Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
13Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory568Acast
69
14Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1110BBC
43
15Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2676Megaphone
53
16Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory564Acast
69
17Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory462Acast
68
18Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory232Omny Studio
62
19Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History310Acast
84
20Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
21Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory177Megaphone
89
22Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory346Megaphone
79
23Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
24Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
25Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory54Acast
79
26Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory195Megaphone
78
27Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory124Megaphone
63
28Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory166ART19
73
29Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy120Captivate
63
30Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
31Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory463Acast
53
32Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
33Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
34Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
35Podcast The BombThe BombBBC World ServiceHistory32BBC
63
36Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory188Acast
79
37Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
38Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory429Acast
63
39Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
40Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
41Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
42Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
43Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory587N/A
N/A
44Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
45Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory242Omny Studio
68
46Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory548Unknown
68
47Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History305Megaphone
38
48Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
49Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory478Megaphone
89
50Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1384Megaphone
68
51Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory65Megaphone
58
52Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
53Podcast Ladies of LoreLadies of LoreIndia History49Buzzsprout
89
54Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
55Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory271Megaphone
43
56Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
57Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
58Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
59Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
60Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
61Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory23Megaphone
52
62Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory117Acast
83
63Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
48
64Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory238Megaphone
58
65Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
66Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory140Megaphone
63
67Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
68Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
69Podcast 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
70Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory324Libsyn
52
71Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory517BBC
28
72Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory310Omny Studio
58
73Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory112Spotify for Podcasters
52
74Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
75Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
76Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
77Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory309Buzzsprout
58
78Podcast Aftershock: The War on TerrorAftershock: The War on TerrorLondon Review of BooksHistory8Megaphone
63
79Podcast Intoxicating HistoryIntoxicating HistoryAntica & Telltale StudiosHistory26Acast
89
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 NetworkHistory115RedCircle
48
81Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory499ART19
89
82Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory204Acast
89
83Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory155Spotify for Podcasters
48
84Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
85Podcast Stuff You Missed in History ClassStuff You Missed in History ClassiHeartPodcastsHistory2774Omny Studio
38
86Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History95BBC
43
87Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
88Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory374Megaphone
37
89Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
90Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory394Megaphone
32
91Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory322Megaphone
53
92Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory151Acast
64
93Podcast History RageHistory RagePaul BavillHistory327Acast
74
94Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
95Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
96Podcast Trapped HistoryTrapped HistorytrappedhistoryHistory89Acast
84
97Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory96Audioboom
58
98Podcast Tides of HistoryTides of HistoryAudible / Patrick WymanHistory442ART19
83
99Podcast Eerie EdinburghEerie EdinburghEerie_EdinburghHistory100Podbean
42
100Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory714Spotify for Podcasters
22

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