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 29 Apr 2026

04/29/2026

Average data

Episodes: 296
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:43:29

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (37 shows)
2. Acast (21 shows)
3. BBC (11 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory734Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory222Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1034Megaphone
69
4Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1558Acast
69
5Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
6Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
7Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory419Megaphone
63
8Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
9Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory324Acast
73
10Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory669Acast
69
11Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History295BBC
43
12Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory198Megaphone
78
13Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1115BBC
43
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory570Acast
69
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory468Acast
68
16Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2687Megaphone
53
17Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory573Acast
69
18Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory141ART19
68
19Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
20Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
21Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory180Megaphone
89
22Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory235Omny Studio
62
23Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory351Megaphone
79
24Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory169ART19
73
25Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
26Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory163Megaphone
83
27Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History315Acast
84
28Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
29Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory58BBC
58
30Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory194Acast
79
31Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory132Megaphone
63
32Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
33Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
34Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory57Acast
79
35Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory68Megaphone
58
36Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
37Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory434Acast
63
38Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
39Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory273Megaphone
43
40Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
41Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory470Acast
53
42Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
43Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
44Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy125Captivate
63
45Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
46Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory357Megaphone
69
47Podcast Unholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKUnholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKHumanise LiveHistory13Buzzsprout
83
48Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
49Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory550Unknown
68
50Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
51Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory523Acast
79
52Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
53Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History136BBC
58
54Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
55Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
56Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory590N/A
N/A
57Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
58Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
59Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory226Acast
74
60Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
61Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory261Megaphone
68
62Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory211Libsyn
42
63Podcast AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory115Megaphone
47
64Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
65Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
66Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
67Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory179Acast
74
68Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
69Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
70Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory154Megaphone
73
71Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1398Megaphone
68
72Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
73Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
74Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
75Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory483Acast
53
76Podcast Legends of the Old WestLegends of the Old WestBlack Barrel MediaHistory314Megaphone
79
77Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory44ABC Australia
63
78Podcast Noble BloodNoble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildHistory315Omny Studio
58
79Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory120Acast
83
80Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory502ART19
89
81Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory70WideOrbit
68
82Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
83Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory398Megaphone
32
84Podcast Time TeamTime TeamTime TeamHistory99Audioboom
58
85Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
86Podcast 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 NetworkHistory112RedCircle
48
87Podcast Desert PiratesDesert PiratesNZ HeraldHistory4Omny Studio
54
88Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory245Omny Studio
68
89Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
90Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory481Megaphone
89
91Podcast The Best Is Yet To Come...The Best Is Yet To Come...- -History13Acast
53
92Podcast Misquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanMisquoting Jesus with Bart EhrmanBart EhrmanHistory210Libsyn
52
93Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
94Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
95Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory123Spotify for Podcasters
38
96Podcast SaigonSaigoniHeartPodcastsFiction10Omny Studio
53
97Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
98Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory376Megaphone
37
99Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory32Megaphone
58
100Podcast Rex FactorRex FactorRex FactorHistory324Megaphone
53

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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