Best 30 History Podcasts in the UK

A curated list of the best history podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Mentioned in Dispatches

Mentioned in Dispatches
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A podcast hosted by Dr Tom Thorpe on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's leading First World War

Host

Tom Thorpe (Male)

Producer/Network

Dr Tom Thorpe

Last Episode Date

Email

****@drtomstours.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(UK) 40

Avg Length

36 mins
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2. The Rest Is History

The Rest Is History
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Take a deep dive into History's biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of

Hosts

Tom Holland (Male), Dominic Sandbrook (Male)

Producer/Network

Goalhanger

Last Episode Date

Email

****@goalhangerpodcasts.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(UK) 10751

Avg Length

63 mins

3. Ye Olde Guide

Ye Olde Guide
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Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history and heritage of the towns and cities of England. Perhaps you're

Hosts

Daniel Gooch (Male), Liam McGrath (Male)

Producer/Network

Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath

Last Episode Date

Email

****@liamkmcgrath.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Tourist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 19

Avg Length

42 mins

4. The English Heritage Podcast

The English Heritage Podcast
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Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people

Host

Chas Rowe (Male)

Producer/Network

English Heritage

Last Episode Date

Email

****@chasrowe.co.uk

Listener Type

History Buff, Tourist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(UK) 251

Avg Length

44 mins

5. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
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The World War II podcast with comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland.We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Hosts

James Holland (Male), Al Murray (Male)

Producer/Network

We Have Ways

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Educator/Teacher, Military Historian

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(UK) 3619

Avg Length

49 mins

6. The Napoleonic Quarterly

The Napoleonic Quarterly
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Taking the epic conflicts of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars three months at a time. Each

Host

Alexander Stevenson (Male)

Producer/Network

Quartermaster Productions

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Academic Researcher, Military Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(UK) 38

Avg Length

60 mins

7. Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and Nature

Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and Nature
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Love Scotland is a fortnightly podcast series from the National Trust for Scotland . Hosted by TV star,

Host

Jackie Bird (Female)

Producer/Network

National Trust for Scotland

Last Episode Date

Email

****@yahoo.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Nature Lover

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 45

Avg Length

37 mins

8. Time Team

Time Team
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Time Team's Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams explore the world of archaeology. Featuring exclusive access

Hosts

Dr. Helen Geake, Martyn Williams (Male)

Producer/Network

Time Team

Last Episode Date

Email

****@timeteamdigital.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, Archaeology Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(UK) 62

Avg Length

37 mins

9. This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
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Season 8 brought us Henry V who was pretty fun but this mini season introduces a peasant girl called Mary

Host

Dan Jones (Male)

Producer/Network

Sony Music Entertainment

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Historian, Student of History

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(UK) 698

Avg Length

31 mins

10. Stories to be tolled

Stories to be tolled
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History is...a matter of fact or perspective? School Leader and author of the 'Stories to be tolled' poetic

Host

Tracy Williams (Male)

Producer/Network

Tracy DW

Last Episode Date

Email

****@tracydwmusic.com

Listener Type

Educator, Historian

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Review

(UK) 2

Avg Length

16 mins

11. The Story of London

The Story of London
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Welcome to The Story of London, a podcast dedicated to telling the history of London as a single narrative

Host

Saul Boyle (Male)

Producer/Network

Saul

Last Episode Date

Email

****@protonmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, London Resident

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(UK) 41

Avg Length

55 mins

12. Consistently Eccentric History

Consistently Eccentric History
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The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at

Hosts

Joseph Dubhglas Heathcote (Male), Matt Hare (Male), Jack Heathcote (Male)

Producer/Network

Joe Heathcote

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 10

Avg Length

75 mins

13. Extraordinary Stories of Britain

Extraordinary Stories of Britain
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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island's

Host

Marc Zakian

Producer/Network

Stories of Britain

Last Episode Date

Email

****@blueyonder.co.uk

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(UK) 17

Avg Length

41 mins

14. The BackTracker History Show

The BackTracker History Show
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Based in the UK, this self confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories

Host

Alice Hall (Female)

Producer/Network

The Backtracker

Last Episode Date

Email

****@backtracker.co.uk

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 15

Avg Length

24 mins

15. CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words

CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words
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The 17th Century War of the Three Kingdoms was a momentous period in our history, and one which is extremely

Host

Mark Turnbull (Male)

Producer/Network

Mark Turnbull

Last Episode Date

Email

****@allegianceofblood.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Historian, Academic Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(UK) 27

Avg Length

61 mins

16. Subject to Change

Subject to Change
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I talk to the world's best historians and let them tell the stories. And the stories are wonderful! (And

Host

Russell Hogg (Male)

Producer/Network

Russell Hogg

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

History Buff, Philosophy Enthusiast, Academic Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 29

Avg Length

69 mins

17. History Ireland

History Ireland
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History Ireland magazine has now been in production for over 27 years.The History Ireland Podcast covers a

Host

Tommy Graham (Male)

Producer/Network

History Ireland

Last Episode Date

Email

****@historyireland.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 10

Avg Length

66 mins

18. The Irish Passport

The Irish Passport
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A podcast about the culture, history and politics of Ireland. Taking on the knowledge gap since 2017.

Hosts

Naomi O Leary (Female), Tim Mc Inerney (Male)

Producer/Network

The Irish Passport

Last Episode Date

Email

****@theirishpassport.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Cultural Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(UK) 336

Avg Length

64 mins

19. History Workshop Podcast

History Workshop Podcast
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Listen to leading scholars, activists and writers talk about the practice of history and reflect on the

Hosts

Marybeth Hamilton (Female), Andrew Whitehead (Male)

Producer/Network

History Workshop

Email

****@historyworkshop.org.uk

Listener Type

Historian, Academic

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

(UK) 7

Avg Length

49 mins

20. Historical Belfast

Historical Belfast
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Described in one review as a 'Belfast Tardis', Historical Belfast is Belfast's one and only history podcast

Producer/Network

Jason Burke

Email

****@historicalbelfast.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Local Resident, Tourist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 36

Avg Length

33 mins

21. Ecclesiastical History Society

Ecclesiastical History Society
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Interviewing academics at all levels in order to promote all levels of study on the history of Christian

Producer/Network

Ecclesiastical History

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Theology Student, Academic Scholar, Church Historian

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 2

Avg Length

24 mins

22. The Kings and Queens podcast

The Kings and Queens podcast
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Delve into the fascinating, individual stories of the Kings and Queens of England and the United Kingdom.

Host

Jonny Langton (Male)

Producer/Network

Jonny Langton

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Student of History, Cultural Heritage Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 67

Avg Length

38 mins

23. HHE Podcast

HHE Podcast
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Embark on a thrilling adventure with the HHE Podcast, a show that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through

Producer/Network

HHE Media

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, Trivia Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 16

Avg Length

48 mins

24. (In)Justice

(In)Justice
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Introducing (In)Justice, the podcast channel brought to you by Message Heard.Dive into compelling true crime

Host

Aleksandra Biliu0107 (Female)

Producer/Network

Message Heard

Email

****@myaccomplice.co.uk

Listener Type

True Crime Enthusiast, Legal Professional, Social Justice Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(UK) 225

Avg Length

40 mins

25. We Didn't Start the Fire: The History Podcast

We Didn't Start the Fire: The History Podcast
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This brand new pop culture history podcast is nothing like anything you've heard before, and it's everything

Hosts

Katie Puckrik (Female), Tom Fordyce (Male)

Producer/Network

Crowd Stories+

Email

****@crowdnetwork.co.uk

Listener Type

History Buff, Pop Culture Aficionado

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

3.8/5

Apple Review

(UK) 237

Avg Length

45 mins
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