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 Aug 2026

08/30/2026

Average data

Episodes: 289
Frequency: every 17 days
Duration: 00:46:08

Top 5 authors

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

Top 5 hosting

1. Megaphone (32 shows)
2. Acast (25 shows)
3. BBC (13 shows)
4. Libsyn (6 shows)
5. ART19 (5 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryGoalhangerHistory723Megaphone
63
2Podcast The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Rest Is ClassifiedGoalhangerHistory210Megaphone
73
3Podcast WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGoalhangerHistory1023Megaphone
79
4Podcast You're Dead to MeYou're Dead to MeBBC Radio 4History288BBC
43
5Podcast Dan Snow's History HitDan Snow's History HitHistory HitHistory1547Acast
69
6Podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalHistory HitHistory313Acast
73
7Podcast British ScandalBritish ScandalAudibleHistory295ART19
83
8Podcast Empire: World HistoryEmpire: World HistoryGoalhangerHistory408Megaphone
63
9Podcast World War II with Tom HanksWorld War II with Tom HanksThe HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | AudacyHistory23WideOrbit
68
10Podcast Short History Of...Short History Of...NOISERHistory296Megaphone
73
11Podcast The AncientsThe AncientsHistory HitHistory766Acast
69
12Podcast Gone MedievalGone MedievalHistory HitHistory559Acast
69
13Podcast Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & SocietyHistory HitHistory457Acast
68
14Podcast Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordPushkin IndustriesHistory229Omny Studio
62
15Podcast In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBC Radio 4History1107BBC
43
16Podcast A Family History Of...A Family History Of...FindmypastHistory37Acast
69
17Podcast The History PodcastThe History PodcastBBC Radio 4History125BBC
58
18Podcast Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesNOISERHistory174Megaphone
89
19Podcast HistoryExtra podcastHistoryExtra podcastImmediateHistory2665Megaphone
53
20Podcast Not Just the TudorsNot Just the TudorsHistory HitHistory562Acast
69
21Podcast Here For The HistoryHere For The HistoryBBC SoundsHistory15BBC
38
22Podcast Real DictatorsReal DictatorsNOISERHistory160Megaphone
83
23Podcast The Spy WhoThe Spy WhoAudibleHistory135ART19
68
24Podcast THIS IS HISTORY — THE TUDORS THIS IS HISTORY — THE TUDORS Sony Music EntertainmentHistory192Megaphone
78
25Podcast Sleepy HistorySleepy HistorySlumber StudiosHistory127Megaphone
63
26Podcast BattlegroundBattlegroundGoalhangerHistory457Acast
53
27Podcast American ScandalAmerican ScandalAudibleHistory163ART19
83
28Podcast Instant ClassicsInstant ClassicsVespucciHistory62Megaphone
58
29Podcast Journey Through TimeJourney Through TimeGoalhangerHistory81Megaphone
63
30Podcast Past Present FuturePast Present FutureDavid RuncimanHistory340Megaphone
79
31Podcast Fall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastFall of Civilizations PodcastHistory22Spotify for Podcasters
32
32Podcast Ancient CivilisationsAncient CivilisationsNOISERHistory46Megaphone
79
33Podcast Spy CitiesSpy CitiesChatterbox AudioHistory13Acast
94
34Podcast History's HeroesHistory's HeroesBBC Radio 4History92BBC
43
35Podcast Real VikingsReal VikingsNOISERHistory11Acast
79
36Podcast Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan CarlinHistory13Libsyn
48
37Podcast History's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory's Greatest Conspiracy TheoriesHistory ExtraHistory25Megaphone
58
38Podcast BiographyBiographyNOISERHistory32Acast
73
39Missing podcast logo
Conspiracy Theories
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Spotify StudiosHistory584N/A
N/A
40Podcast Historic Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal Palaces PodcastHistoric Royal PalacesHistory208Libsyn
42
41Podcast History DailyHistory DailyHistory DailyHistory365Audioboom
48
42Podcast The Team HouseThe Team Housedee takosHistory645Spreaker
64
43Podcast American History HitAmerican History Hit History HitHistory423Acast
63
44Podcast John Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou's Dead DropJohn Kiriakou & Alan KatzHistory52Acast
79
45Podcast Irish History PodcastIrish History PodcastFin DwyerHistory479Acast
53
46Podcast The History of RomeThe History of RomeMike DuncanHistory193Libsyn
43
47Podcast Oh What A Time...Oh What A Time...Pop! Pop!History305Acast
84
48Podcast LegacyLegacyOriginal Legacy ProductionsHistory183Acast
79
49Podcast You're Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutSarah MarshallHistory269Megaphone
43
50Podcast The British History PodcastThe British History PodcastJamie JeffersHistory546Unknown
68
51Podcast In Our Time: HistoryIn Our Time: HistoryBBC Radio 4History231BBC
38
52Podcast The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid CrowtherHistory519Acast
79
53Podcast First AmericaFirst AmericaPushkin IndustriesHistory33Omny Studio
63
54Podcast In Our Time: ScienceIn Our Time: ScienceBBC Radio 4History293BBC
43
55Podcast Noiser PresentsNoiser PresentsNOISERHistory23Megaphone
79
56Podcast History’s Greatest DishesHistory’s Greatest DishesHistoryExtraHistory6Megaphone
68
57Podcast LoreLoreAaron MahnkeHistory500Libsyn
48
58Podcast Life Lessons from HistoryLife Lessons from HistoryHistory ExtraHistory21Megaphone
52
59Podcast CONFLICTEDCONFLICTEDMessage HeardHistory232Megaphone
58
60Podcast The Race F1 RewindThe Race F1 RewindThe Race MediaHistory46Acast
74
61Podcast ThroughlineThroughlineNPRHistory462Simplecast
63
62Podcast RevolutionsRevolutionsMike DuncanHistory401Libsyn
73
63Podcast United UnheardUnited UnheardWayne BartonHistory9Acast
53
64Podcast Adolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallAdolf Hitler: Rise and DownfallNOISERHistory38Megaphone
73
65Podcast D-Day: The Tide Turns D-Day: The Tide Turns NOISERHistory17Megaphone
69
66Podcast Founding Fathers: An American DreamFounding Fathers: An American DreamNOISERHistory9Megaphone
58
67Podcast Dark HistoriesDark HistoriesBen CutmoreHistory259Megaphone
68
68Podcast AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay Chris RamsayHistory109Spotify for Podcasters
52
69Podcast A History of the World in 100 ObjectsA History of the World in 100 ObjectsBBC Radio 4History102BBC
32
70Podcast Forever AgoForever AgoBrains On UniverseHistory118Megaphone
48
71Podcast The History of English PodcastThe History of English PodcastKevin StroudHistory203Blubrry
32
72Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLet's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient MediterraneanLiv Albert History861Acast
79
73Podcast Hot HistoryHot HistoryHot History ProductionHistory62Spotify for Podcasters
22
74Podcast The English Heritage PodcastThe English Heritage PodcastEnglish HeritageHistory390Megaphone
32
75Podcast The WW2 PodcastThe WW2 PodcastAngus WallaceHistory322Libsyn
52
76Podcast Who Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodWho Did What Now With Katie CharlwoodiHeartPodcastsHistory238Omny Studio
68
77Podcast Rowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastRowan & Pine: A Feminist Folklore & Mythology PodcastEmily & NiamhHistory93Acast
58
78Podcast Today In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsThe RetrospectorsHistory1369Megaphone
68
79Podcast 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II13 Minutes Presents: Artemis IIBBC World ServiceHistory56BBC
33
80Podcast Cold War ConversationsCold War ConversationsIan SandersHistory475Megaphone
89
81Podcast The History BureauThe History BureauBBCHistory9BBC
69
82Podcast In Our Time: PhilosophyIn Our Time: PhilosophyBBC Radio 4History157BBC
43
83Podcast Echoes of HistoryEchoes of HistoryHistory Hit & Assassin's CreedHistory176Acast
74
84Podcast How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?BBC Radio 4History18BBC
58
85Podcast The Dead Can't SueThe Dead Can't SueABC AustraliaHistory13ABC Australia
53
86Podcast Great Business StoriesGreat Business StoriesCaemin History94Spotify for Podcasters
38
87Podcast In Our Time: CultureIn Our Time: CultureBBC Radio 4History207BBC
38
88Podcast History’s Greatest FailsHistory’s Greatest FailsSony Music EntertainmentHistory13Megaphone
69
89Podcast Questions & Ancestors with Alex JonesQuestions & Ancestors with Alex JonesTelegraph Media GroupHistory7Acast
63
90Podcast Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryEasy Money: The Charles Ponzi StoryApple TV+ / AT WILL MEDIAHistory10ART19
68
91Podcast Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudors Dynasty & BeyondRedTop Media / Rebecca LarsonHistory701Spotify for Podcasters
22
92Podcast Willy Willy Harry Stee...Willy Willy Harry Stee...Charlie HigsonHistory201Acast
89
93Podcast Decoding The UnknownDecoding The UnknownCloud10History301Megaphone
38
94Podcast WW2: Both Sides of The WireWW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory113Megaphone
79
95Podcast Slow BurnSlow BurnSlate PodcastsHistory223Acast
74
96Podcast 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 KirkupHistory236Megaphone
47
97Podcast History That Doesn't SuckHistory That Doesn't SuckProf. Greg JacksonHistory232WideOrbit
42
98Podcast Talking TudorsTalking TudorsNatalie GrueningerHistory100Podbean
52
99Podcast ExpanseExpanseABC AustraliaHistory43ABC Australia
69
100Podcast American History TellersAmerican History TellersAudibleHistory496ART19
89

Understanding Podcast Rankings and Trends in Great Britain

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