45 Best British History Podcasts

1. The English Heritage Podcast

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments, and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.
english-heritage.org.uk
Facebook Followers 781KTwitter Followers 221.3KInstagram Followers 358.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Since Aug 2017 Play Get Email Contact

2. Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

I started the Renaissance English History Podcast in 2009 as a way to bring stories to life through the technology of podcasting, making it the longest continuously running indie history podcast. Since then I've created over 125 episodes, done live shows in England and the US, spoken at the Sound Education Conference at Harvard University and the Tribe Conference on podcast community building, created the first online summits in Tudor history and produced the world's first Tudorcon.
play.acast.com
Facebook Followers 52.2KTwitter Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 25 min Since Aug 2009 Play Get Email Contact

3. Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British Isles

Neil takes you with him on an unforgettable journey, from your lockdown couch to the history beneath our feet - walking in the footsteps of ancestors to discover what made them tick and what made the people of the British Isles who we are today.
shows.acast.com
Facebook Followers 71.1KTwitter Followers 349KInstagram Followers 7.8K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 32 min Since May 2020 Play Get Email Contact

4. Welsh History Podcast

Welsh History Podcast tells the story of Wales from the early stone age to the present day, hosted by Jonathan Williams.
podcasts.apple.com
Facebook Followers 732Twitter Followers 961 Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 30 min Since May 2016 Play Get Email Contact

5. The British History Podcast

The British History Podcast is a chronological telling of the story of Britain. I am doing my best to provide a three-dimensional image of what these people, places, and events were like. The people I'm speaking about were real flesh and blood individuals with dreams, fears, and flaws. And where the information is available, I intend to highlight those aspects for you.
thebritishhistorypodcast.com
Facebook Followers 60KTwitter Followers 21.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 37 min Since May 2011 Play Get Email Contact

6. Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire

Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Beginning with the accession of James VI of Scotland to the throne of England, Pax Britannica will follow the people and events that created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by a PhD candidate in British Imperial history, and based on extensive scholarship and primary sources, along with interviews with experts in their field, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history.
cms.megaphone.fm
Facebook Followers 853Twitter Followers 4K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 30 min Since Feb 2019 Play Get Email Contact

7. Rex Factor

Rex Factor is a light-hearted look at all the kings and queens of England and Scotland. One by one we review every monarch by a number of factors - success in battle, notoriety, justice - before giving them our final judgement and deciding whether they have the Rex Factor. The podcasts are well researched but also light-hearted and unscripted to provide a more accessible approach to history.
cms.megaphone.fm
Facebook Followers 4.6KTwitter Followers 5.4K Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 70 min Since Aug 2010 Play Get Email Contact

8. The Tudor History & Travel Show

A podcast that brings Tudor's history to life by exploring Tudor's places and artifacts in the flesh. The Tudor Travel Guide brings you lively onsite walk-and-talk interviews at historic Tudor locations across the UK and fuses them with inspiring ideas for your next Tudor-themed vacation. If you love combining your Tudor history with visiting Tudor houses, castles, and manors, then 'The Tudor History and Travel Show' is tailored made for you!
podcasts.apple.com
Facebook Followers 11.8KTwitter Followers 3.8KInstagram Followers 158.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 47 min Since Jan 2019 Play Get Email Contact

9. The History of England

I've loved and lived with the story of the history of the English for as long as I can remember. This is my retelling of that story, in a regular, chronological podcast; we go from the cataclysmic end of Roman Britain, and at some point will get all the way through to the present day.
thehistoryofengland.co.uk
Facebook Followers 12.4KTwitter Followers 7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 45 min Since Dec 2010 Play Get Email Contact

10. The Scottish Clans Podcast

Not just Scottish History, this podcast is about all things relating to the Scottish Clans.
scottishclans.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 7.2K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 38 min Since Aug 2018 Play Get Email Contact

11. Simply Scottish

Scottish history and culture with a mix of traditional and modern Scottish music. Take a virtual trip to Scotland on every episode!
podomatic.com
Facebook Followers 5.2KTwitter Followers 949 Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 31 min Since Dec 2011 Play Get Email Contact

12. The BackTracker History Show

Based in the UK, this self-confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories and interesting nuggets of information that has been discovered along the way. From tales of tragedy and sadness to epic stories of human courage or creativity, there are many people in history who have made their mark, however small.
backtracker.co.uk
Facebook Followers 57Twitter Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 116 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 28 min Since Mar 2020 Play Get Email Contact

13. English Catholic History Association Podcast

The English Catholic History Association encourages interest in the Catholic history of England and Wales. We organise visits to places associated with the Catholic faith, and arrange conferences on subjects relating to our Catholic history. Follow to listen to lectures on aspects of the history of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
echa.org.uk
Facebook Followers 375 Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 59 min Since Nov 2013 Play Get Email Contact

14. Scotland | A Scottish History Podcast

This is a show about the stories from history that tell us something about what makes us Scottish. No shortbread, no kilts, some bagpipes.
bequiet.media
Facebook Followers 750Twitter Followers 58Instagram Followers 794 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 15 min Since Nov 2018 Play Get Email Contact

15. Extraordinary Stories of Britain

Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island's long and storied past.Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK.From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers, we leave no historic stone unturned.
storiesofbritain.com
Twitter Followers 114 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 34 min Play Get Email Contact

16. Tales of Britain and Ireland

A storytelling and folklore podcast.Telling some of the famous and not so famous British and Irish myths, legends and folktales, in no particular order.Coming direct from South Yorkshire it is currently regularish, and will feature all of the above and whatever other miscellaneous snippets take my fancy.
talesofbritainandireland.com
Facebook Followers 1KInstagram Followers 1.9K Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 73 min Since Jun 2018 Play Get Email Contact

17. British History Series

A dip into some of the most interesting events across British History, presented by Philippa Lacey Brewell.
britishhistory.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 7.9KTwitter Followers 1.3KInstagram Followers 113K Since Jan 2020 Play Get Email Contact

18. Irreplaceable | A History of England in 100 Places

Join us as we travel across England visiting well-known wonders and some lesser-known places on your doorstep, all of which have helped make the country what it is today. From a hut in Bletchley Park where modern computing evolved, to the iron railings in London to which suffragettes chained themselves in the fight for women's right to vote, we'll step back in time to the very roots of our national identity to bring you the people and the stories that have helped shape England.
irreplaceable.libsyn.com
Facebook Followers 71.1KTwitter Followers 248.6KInstagram Followers 192.9K Since Oct 2017 Play Get Email Contact

19. Celtic Myth Podshow

The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales, stories, legends, and mythology of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. Bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses, and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries, and folklore. The stories weave together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles, and sagas of the Celts.
celticmythpodshow.com
Facebook Followers 11.2KTwitter Followers 1.4K Since Jan 2008 Play Get Email Contact

20. Britain and Ireland in the Early Middle Ages

Britain and Ireland in the Early Middle Ages podcast (formerly the History of the British Isles) is an in-depth look at the politics of Britain and Ireland before the Normans! Understand why Aethelred was Unready, how Scotland and England were formed, and even who the only ever king of Wales was!
podcasters.spotify.com
Twitter Followers 633 Since Jun 2018 Play Get Email Contact

21. Mountebank History of Scotland

The Mountebank History of Scotland is the 'hysterical and historical' podcast by Scottish stand-up comedian Daniel Downie. Learn a little and laugh a lot while Daniel takes you on a whistle-stop tour through Scottish history from the 1st century AD to the present day. If you are enjoying the series why not join Daniel on his Comedy Walking Tour of Edinburgh or his Comedy Whisky Tasting information on both.
mountebanktours.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 1.1K Since May 2020 Play Get Email Contact

22. The Lost Tapes of History Podcast

Imagine finding a stack of audiotapes containing the first few minutes of interviews and private conversations between England's monarchs and some therapists, counselors, officials, and people really just trying to do their job. Imagine eavesdropping on their discussion and getting a glimpse of who they were as human beings. You don't need to imagine. The Lost Tapes of History are here for the first time in.....well, history.
podcasts.apple.com
Twitter Followers 229 Play Get Email Contact

23. Early Stuart England

'Early Stuart England', a narrative history of England (1603-1642) from the perspective of the people who lived it.
spreaker.com
Facebook Followers 96Twitter Followers 319 Since May 2018 Play Get Email Contact

24. The Scottish History Podcast

The Scottish History Podcast is an endeavor to bring you stories from Scotland's past. Presented by Owen Innes an experienced Scottish Tour Guide. Enjoy!
shows.acast.com
Facebook Followers 2.6KTwitter Followers 684Instagram Followers 2.5K Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 23 min Since Dec 2019 Play Get Email Contact

25. Scotland's History

Scotland's History explores people, places, events, culture, and folklore from the Far North and Northern Isles to the Borders. Scots have left their mark on the world and many of these notable people will be covered in these podcasts too.
anchor.fm
Facebook Followers 4.5KTwitter Followers 573 Since May 2020 Play Get Email Contact

26. The Lion Podcast

A podcast promoting Scottish History, Traditions, and Trends. In association with the National Trust for Scotland, Georgina Davies interviews guests about all things Scottish.
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Twitter Followers 3 Since Feb 2017 Play Get Email Contact

27. A Child's History of England by Charles Dickens

A Child's History of England first appeared in serial form, running from January 25, 1851, to December 10, 1853, and was first published in three-volume book form in 1852, 1853, and 1854. Dickens dedicated the book to 'My own dear children, whom I hope it may help, bye and bye, to read with interest larger and better books on the same subject'. The history covered the period between 50 BC and 1689, ending with a chapter summarising events from then until the ascension of Queen Victoria.
loyalbooks.com
Facebook Followers 6.2KTwitter Followers 261 Since Oct 2020 Play Get Email Contact

28. Ecclesiastical History of England by The Venerable Bede

Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England is a work in Latin by Bede on the history of the Christian Churches in England, and of England generally; its main focus is on the conflict between Roman and Celtic Christianity. It is considered to be one of the most important original references in Anglo-Saxon history. It is believed to have been completed in 731 when Bede was approximately 59 years old. Divided into five books, it covers the history of England, ecclesiastical, and political, from the time of Julius Caesar to the date of its completion (731).
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Facebook Followers 6.2KTwitter Followers 261 Since Oct 2020 Play Get Email Contact

29. A Short History of England by G. K. Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a prolific writer on many topics. His views of history were always from the standpoint of men and their interactions, and it may fairly be said he saw all of history as a battle between civilization and barbarism. So it has always been, and that remains true even today.
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Facebook Followers 6.2KTwitter Followers 261 Since Nov 2020 Play Get Email Contact

30. History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688

David Hume is one of the great philosophers of the Western intellectual tradition. His philosophical writings earned him lasting fame and renown; his historical writing earned his bread and butter. His 'The History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688', published between 1754 and 1764, was immensely popular.
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Facebook Followers 6.2KTwitter Followers 261 Since Sep 2020 Play Get Email Contact

31. History of England, Volume 3, Chapter 12 by Thomas Babington Macaulay

Much of this chapter is taken up with the affairs of Ireland during the reign of James II. The Protestants and Catholics are having their usual disagreements and James is putting his pieces in place in an attempt to use the Irish to consolidate his own rather shaky position.
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32. History of England, Volume 3, Chapter 13 by Thomas Babington Macaulay

This chapter traces the history of the Glorious Revolution in Scotland, including the reaction of the country's religious parties, the installment of William and Mary, and the campaigns of the Highland Army.
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Facebook Followers 6.2KTwitter Followers 261 Since Nov 2020 Play Get Email Contact

33. The Tudor Minute

With the Tudor Minute, you get daily bites of live from 16th century England. Created by the Renaissance English History Podcast, one of the longest-running indie history podcasts, these bite-size snippets provide a quick dose of Tudor any time of the day.
hipcast.com
Facebook Followers 52.2KTwitter Followers 1.1K Since Jun 2019 Play Get Email Contact

34. A Short History of Scotland by Andrew Lang

A Short History of Scotland is a concise introduction to the history of Scotland from Roman times to the last Jacobite rebellion, written by the author of much longer Scottish history.
loyalbooks.com
Facebook Followers 6.2KTwitter Followers 261 Since Sep 2020 Play Get Email Contact

35. Sport in History Podcast

The Sport and Leisure History Podcast brings you all of the papers given in the series of seminars organized by the British Society of Sport History in association with the Institute of Historical Research. It will also bring you news from the BSSH and a discussion of the latest developments in academic research into the history of sport in the UK and around the world.
alondonjournal.net
Twitter Followers 1.3K Since Jun 2019 Play Get Email Contact

36. History From NE Scotland

Join in to know the History of the towns and villages of North East Scotland.
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Since Mar 2020 Play Get Email Contact

37. Twohundredpercent

The 200% Podcast is now a documentary series about the history of football in England and Wales. Every Sunday, we'll deliver you an episode of our current series, An Echo of Glory, which is telling the history of football in England & Wales.
shows.acast.com
Facebook Followers 437Twitter Followers 8.1K Since Jan 2020 Play Get Email Contact

38. Scotland's Forgotten History Podcast

Journey with Reformation Scotland's Matthew Vogan to the places where Scotland's Forgotten History happened. Discover the stories of how the Church in Scotland was led to a more extensive reformation according to God's Word. Learn about the people God used to bring a spiritual revival that transformed an entire nation. Hear how they dealt with the repression, heavy fines, imprisonment, and execution that took place during the time of Scotland's Greatest Persecution.
scotlandsforgottenhistory.com
Facebook Followers 3.2KTwitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 396 Since Jan 2019 Play Get Email Contact

39. Dark Wales Tours Podcast

This podcast series that will explore the History, Myths, Legends, and Ghosts of Wales. Each episode will focus on a different aspect of Welsh folklore making comparisons with similar beliefs and ideas from other cultures around the world. We will also be looking at some of the most haunted sites in Wales, sharing stories of the paranormal and what has been experienced.
darkwalestours.co.uk
Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 203Instagram Followers 1.8K Since Aug 2020 Play Get Email Contact

40. Echoes of the Past

Echoes of the past is a podcast about Pembrokeshire, about history and culture, and about the importance of this corner of Wales to the wider world. Each episode will feature a local expert and will look at a different subject, a different part of Pembrokeshire, and a different point in time.
echoeswales.cymru
Facebook Followers 557Twitter Followers 791 Since Sep 2020 Play Get Email Contact

41. Wigan History Podcast

Welcome to the Wigan History Podcast. Telling the largely unknown story of Wigan's history starting from the Roman settlement, to the mysterious Medieval times through to Wigan's pivotal role in the civil war through to its industrial era.
wiganhistorypodcast.co.uk
Facebook Followers 235Twitter Followers 105 Since May 2020 Play Get Email Contact

42. History Through A House | Lighthearted British History From The Beginning

Join Isadora (a Brit with a degree in History) as she helps to educate two American guys on a little about the history of the house they have all just moved into, and therefore England as a whole. Together they investigate some of the skills passed down for generations, explores some of the weirdest bits of British life, and talk science, crime, death, and murder. Semi-educational and semi-frustrating as Isadora tries to keep them on track, the segways sometimes prove how ignorant they all are, and how you can always learn something you never knew before.
historythroughahouse.com
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