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 28 Aug 2026

08/28/2026

Average data

Episodes: 281
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:45:53

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (10 shows)
2. BBC Radio 4 (9 shows)
3. History Hit (7 shows)
4. Goalhanger (6 shows)
5. Audible (3 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (33 shows)
2. Acast (24 shows)
3. BBC (12 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. Spotify for Podcasters (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory727Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1027Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1551Acast
69
5Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
6Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
7Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory40Acast
69
8Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
9Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
10Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
11Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
12Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
13Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1109BBC
43
16Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory461Acast
68
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory566Acast
69
18Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory176Megaphone
89
19Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2674Megaphone
53
20Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory17BBC
38
21Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory195Megaphone
78
22Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
23Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
24Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
25Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory166ART19
73
26Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory231Omny Studio
62
27Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
28Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History95BBC
43
29Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory344Megaphone
79
30Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory13Acast
94
31Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory122Megaphone
63
32Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
33Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
34Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory64Megaphone
58
35Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
36Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
37Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory586N/A
N/A
38Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory462Acast
53
39Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
40Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
41Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory650Spreaker
64
42Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History309Acast
84
43Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory271Megaphone
43
44Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory54Acast
79
45Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
46Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory187Acast
79
47Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
48Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory34Omny Studio
63
49Podcast Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastRowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastEmily & NiamhHistory93Acast
58
50Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory22Megaphone
52
51Podcast United UnheardUnited UnheardWayne BartonHistory9Acast
53
52Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory427Acast
63
53Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
54Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
55Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
56Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory237Megaphone
58
57Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory66Spotify for Podcasters
22
58Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory242Omny Studio
68
59Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory465Simplecast
63
60Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory55BBC
48
61Podcast History’s Greatest FailsHistory’s Greatest FailsSony Music EntertainmentHistory13Megaphone
69
62Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
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 The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
65Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
66Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory547Unknown
68
67Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
68Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
69Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
70Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
71Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory392Megaphone
32
72Podcast The Dead Can't SueThe Dead Can't SueABC AustraliaHistory14ABC Australia
53
73Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
74Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
75Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
76Podcast Romance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastRomance of the Three Kingdoms PodcastJohn ZhuHistory361Podbean
21
77Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
78Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
79Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
80Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History304Megaphone
38
81Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin Business96Spotify for Podcasters
38
82Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory120Spotify for Podcasters
38
83Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1381Megaphone
68
84Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory111Spotify for Podcasters
52
85Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory177Acast
74
86Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
87Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
88Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory96Audioboom
58
89Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory115Megaphone
79
90Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory23WideOrbit
62
91Podcast 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
92Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory128WideOrbit
68
93Podcast History of the Second World WarHistory of the Second World WarWesley LivesayHistory391Megaphone
53
94Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
95Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
96Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory67WideOrbit
68
97Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
98Podcast Round the StudiosRound the StudiosKaren MailleyHistory10Acast
84
99Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
100Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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