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 Sep 2026

09/28/2026

Average data

Episodes: 291
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:47:56

Top 5 authors

1. NOISER (9 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 (33 shows)
2. Acast (22 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory727Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory214Megaphone
73
3Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory412Megaphone
63
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 You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History290BBC
43
7Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory661Acast
69
8Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory294ART19
83
9Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory285Megaphone
73
10Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory317Acast
73
11Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History130BBC
58
12Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1109BBC
43
13Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
14Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory461Acast
68
15Podcast Here for the HistoryHere for the HistoryBBC SoundsHistory17BBC
38
16Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory566Acast
69
17Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory563Acast
69
18Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
19Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory231Omny Studio
62
20Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory176Megaphone
89
21Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2673Megaphone
53
22Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory122Megaphone
63
23Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory194Megaphone
78
24Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory344Megaphone
79
25Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory137ART19
68
26Podcast Buried EvidenceBuried EvidenceThe Crime DeskHistory6Acast
73
27Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory461Acast
53
28Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory165ART19
83
29Podcast Biblical Time MachineBiblical Time MachineHelen Bond & Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesHistory164Buzzsprout
53
30Podcast Right Answers MostlyRight Answers MostlyClaire Donald & Tess BellomoHistory231Megaphone
63
31Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
32Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
33Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory427Acast
63
34Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory66Spotify for Podcasters
22
35Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
36Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History309Acast
84
37Podcast The Story of MoneyThe Story of MoneyFinancial TimesBusiness344Acast
69
38Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
39Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory650Spreaker
64
40Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory187Acast
79
41Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
42Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory547Unknown
68
43Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
44Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory203Acast
89
45Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
46Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory209Libsyn
42
47Podcast Trust ForwardTrust ForwardSumsubHistory3Acast
69
48Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
49Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory586N/A
N/A
50Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory520Acast
79
51Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
52Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
53Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
54Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
55Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory55BBC
58
56Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory481Acast
53
57Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
58Podcast 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
59Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History94BBC
43
60Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory64Megaphone
58
61Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
62Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory236Megaphone
58
63Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
64Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory270Megaphone
43
65Podcast The Rest is HistoryThe Rest is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryHistory719Spreaker
69
66Podcast The Old Front LineThe Old Front LinePaul ReedHistory308Buzzsprout
58
67Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory260Megaphone
68
68Podcast History's Greatest MysteriesHistory's Greatest MysteriesThe HISTORY Channel | Rewind StudiosHistory6ART19
63
69Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
70Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory117Acast
83
71Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory54Acast
79
72Podcast London RevisitedLondon RevisitedLondon Review of BooksHistory10Megaphone
73
73Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory111Spotify for Podcasters
52
74Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
75Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory323Libsyn
52
76Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
77Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
78Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory477Megaphone
89
79Podcast The History HourThe History HourBBC World ServiceHistory516BBC
28
80Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
81Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History304Megaphone
38
82Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory498ART19
89
83Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
84Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory464Simplecast
63
85Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory322Megaphone
53
86Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
87Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory115Megaphone
79
88Podcast Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesConspiracy Theories, Cults, & CrimesCrime HouseHistory129WideOrbit
68
89Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory711Spotify for Podcasters
22
90Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
91Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
92Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory151Megaphone
73
93Podcast Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatHidden History with Dr. Harini BhatRewind StudiosHistory23WideOrbit
62
94Podcast Bletchley ParkBletchley ParkBletchley ParkHistory296Audioboom
38
95Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory392Megaphone
32
96Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
97Podcast Since Attlee & ChurchillSince Attlee & ChurchillLee David Evans & Richard JohnsonHistory149Acast
64
98Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
99Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory13Acast
94
100Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory28Megaphone
58

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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