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 Aug 2026

08/27/2026

Average data

Episodes: 290
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:44:23

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

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

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory738Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory227Megaphone
53
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1038Megaphone
69
4Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudible OriginalHistory301ART19
83
6Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1562Acast
69
7Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory329Acast
73
8Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
9Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory423Megaphone
73
10Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory290Megaphone
73
11Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History296BBC
43
12Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory573Acast
79
13Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory672Acast
69
14Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History141BBC
52
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory471Acast
68
16Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1118BBC
43
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2694Megaphone
53
18Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory22BBC
38
19Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory577Acast
69
20Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudible OriginalHistory143ART19
68
21Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
22Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory182Megaphone
89
23Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudible OriginalHistory172ART19
73
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory165Megaphone
83
25Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory200Megaphone
78
26Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory237Omny Studio
62
27Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
28Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory355Megaphone
79
29Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
30Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory138Megaphone
63
31Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory15Acast
84
32Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory473Acast
53
33Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
34Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory667Spreaker
64
35Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
36Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History319Acast
84
37Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory592N/A
N/A
38Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory69Megaphone
58
39Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
40Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
41Podcast United UnheardUnited UnheardWayne BartonHistory9Acast
53
42Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History100BBC
43
43Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory485Acast
53
44Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory59Acast
79
45Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory198Acast
79
46Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
47Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
48Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory328Libsyn
52
49Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
50Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
51Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory437Acast
63
52Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
53Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory524Acast
79
54Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory25Acast
73
55Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
56Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory262Megaphone
68
57Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
58Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
59Podcast History’s Greatest FailsHistory’s Greatest FailsSony Music EntertainmentHistory13Megaphone
69
60Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
61Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
62Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
63Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
64Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory101Audioboom
58
65Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1407Megaphone
68
66Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History877Acast
79
67Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory145WideOrbit
68
68Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
69Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory59BBC
58
70Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
71Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory473Simplecast
63
72Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
73Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory248Omny Studio
68
74Podcast Single Malt History with Gareth RussellSingle Malt History with Gareth RussellGareth RussellHistory121Spotify for Podcasters
22
75Podcast Romance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastRomance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastJohn ZhuHistory361Podbean
21
76Podcast Ridiculous CrimeRidiculous CrimeiHeartPodcastsHistory502Omny Studio
53
77Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
78Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory116Megaphone
47
79Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
80Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
81Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
82Podcast Ask Haviv AnythingAsk Haviv AnythingHaviv Rettig GurHistory163Spotify for Podcasters
48
83Podcast Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastRowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastEmily & NiamhHistory93Acast
58
84Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory156Megaphone
73
85Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudible OriginalHistory505ART19
89
87Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory28WideOrbit
62
88Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
89Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History311Megaphone
38
90Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory212Libsyn
52
91Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory228Acast
74
92Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory64Megaphone
78
93Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin Business82Spotify for Podcasters
38
94Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory8Megaphone
68
95Podcast The Dead Can't SueThe Dead Can't SueABC AustraliaHistory14ABC Australia
53
96Podcast 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 NetworkHistory114RedCircle
48
97Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory126Spotify for Podcasters
38
98Podcast SpyCastSpyCastSpyCastHistory764Megaphone
69
99Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory34Megaphone
58
100Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49

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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