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 30 Apr 2026

04/30/2026

Average data

Episodes: 300
Frequency: every 15 days
Duration: 00:44:16

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (36 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 HistoryGoalhangerHistory733Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory221Megaphone
73
3Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory298ART19
83
4Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1032Megaphone
69
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1662Acast
69
6Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
7Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory288Megaphone
73
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory418Megaphone
63
9Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory323Acast
73
10Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory667Acast
69
11Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History294BBC
43
12Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1113BBC
43
13Podcast This is History: The TudorsThis is History: The TudorsSony Music EntertainmentHistory197Megaphone
78
14Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory568Acast
69
15Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory466Acast
68
16Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory572Acast
69
17Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2684Megaphone
53
18Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
19Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory140ART19
68
20Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
21Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory179Megaphone
89
22Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory350Megaphone
79
23Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory169ART19
73
24Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
25Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory162Megaphone
83
26Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory234Omny Studio
62
27Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History314Acast
84
28Podcast 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble13 Minutes: Trouble with HubbleBBC World ServiceHistory58BBC
58
29Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory42Acast
69
30Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory242Megaphone
58
31Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory67Megaphone
58
32Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory468Acast
53
33Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory56Acast
79
34Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory192Acast
79
35Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
36Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory130Megaphone
63
37Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory272Megaphone
43
38Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
39Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
40Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
41Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory432Acast
63
42Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
43Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
44Podcast Unholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKUnholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKHumanise LiveHistory13Buzzsprout
83
45Podcast Bad GaysBad GaysHuw Lemmey & Ben MillerHistory140Podbean
52
46Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
47Podcast Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsBloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin WoodsGlobalComedy124Captivate
63
48Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
49Podcast Family LoreFamily LoreAudacy History27WideOrbit
73
50Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
51Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
52Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory589N/A
N/A
53Podcast School of WarSchool of WarThe Free PressHistory355Megaphone
69
54Missing podcast logo
Dark History
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Audioboom StudiosHistory196N/A
N/A
55Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History131BBC
48
56Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
57Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory549Unknown
68
58Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
59Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory225Acast
74
60Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory210Libsyn
42
61Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory483Acast
53
62Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory522Acast
79
63Podcast Weird in the WadeWeird in the WadeNatalie DoigHistory63Megaphone
78
64Podcast WarfareWarfareHistory HitHistory509Acast
59
65Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
66Podcast Reichs & Republics | The German History PodcastReichs & Republics | The German History PodcastKatja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher DillonHistory31Megaphone
58
67Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
68Podcast History's Greatest CitiesHistory's Greatest CitiesHistory ExtraHistory52Megaphone
79
69Podcast The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedThe Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the UnexplainedSpectreVision RadioHistory142Megaphone
63
70Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
71Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay unknown_authorHistory114Megaphone
47
72Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory44ABC Australia
63
73Podcast Everything Everywhere DailyEverything Everywhere DailyGary ArndtHistory2000Megaphone
59
74Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory326Libsyn
52
75Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory261Megaphone
68
76Podcast WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer JonesHistory153Megaphone
73
77Podcast Rory Stewart: The Long History of...Rory Stewart: The Long History of...BBC Radio 4History16BBC
48
78Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory502ART19
89
79Podcast Queens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsQueens, Kings, and Dastardly ThingsDaily MailHistory119Acast
83
80Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory179Acast
74
81Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
82Podcast The History DiariesThe History DiariesThe Fellas StudiosHistory36Acast
59
83Podcast 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 KirkupHistory244Megaphone
47
84Podcast The History of Egypt PodcastThe History of Egypt PodcastDominic PerryHistory376Megaphone
37
85Podcast My Victorian NightmareMy Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHistory122Spotify for Podcasters
38
86Podcast The C-WordThe C-WordLena Dunham & Alissa BennettHistory69WideOrbit
68
87Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
88Podcast The History of ByzantiumThe History of Byzantiumthehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.comHistory435Acast
49
89Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory469Simplecast
63
90Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1394Megaphone
68
91Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History2BBC
28
92Podcast 港識多史｜香港歷史社會研究社港識多史｜香港歷史社會研究社WetoasthkHistory198Spotify for Podcasters
33
93Podcast Legends of the Old WestLegends of the Old WestBlack Barrel MediaHistory328Megaphone
79
94Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory118Megaphone
79
95Podcast Real NarcosReal NarcosNOISERHistory23Megaphone
89
96Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory480Megaphone
89
97Podcast 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
98Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory244Omny Studio
68
99Podcast Desert PiratesDesert PiratesNZ HeraldHistory4Omny Studio
54
100Missing podcast logo
HOLLYWOODLAND
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Double ElvisHistory173N/A
N/A

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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