40 Best British History Podcasts

1. The History of England

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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.MORE Host David Crowther
Producer/Network David Crowther
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 12.4KTwitter 7K Avg Length 43 min Since Dec 2010 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. The English Heritage Podcast

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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.
Host Chas Rowe
Producer/Network English Heritage
Email ****@chasrowe.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 802.2KTwitter 213.5KInstagram 380.6K Avg Length 51 min Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Rex Factor

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Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.
Hosts Graham Duke, Ali Hood
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 5.4KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 3.6K Avg Length 67 min Get Email Contact

4. Welsh History Podcast

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Welsh History Podcast tells the story of Wales from the early stone age to the present day, hosted by Jonathan Williams.
Host Jonathan Williams
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 1KTwitter 961 Avg Length 35 min Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

5. Renaissance English History Podcast

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Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with Rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this twice-monthly podcast, I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time.MORE Host Heather Teysko
Producer/Network Heather Teysko
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 51.7KTwitter 1.1K Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact

6. The Tudor History & Travel Show

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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!MORE Host Sarah Morris
Producer/Network TheTudorTravelShow
Email ****@thetudortravelguide.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 11.8KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 156K Avg Length 65 min Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

7. British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

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Meet famous and infamous characters, walk with playwrights and peasants, and wander through castles and cathedrals. New episodes every Wednesday. Have a question about British history, something you've always wanted to know? Just ask! Let's explore history together.MORE Host Carol Ann Lloyd
Producer/Network Carol Ann Lloyd
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.3KTwitter 2.1K Avg Length 45 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Tales of Britain and Ireland

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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.MORE Host Graeme Cooke
Producer/Network Tales of Britain and Ireland.
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 2.9KTwitter 4.6KInstagram 3K Avg Length 76 min Since Jun 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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9. Pax Britannica

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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.MORE Host Dr Samuel Hume
Producer/Network Airwave History
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 1KTwitter 4K Avg Length 38 min Since Feb 2019 Video Podcast YouTube
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10. Simply Scottish

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Scottish history and culture with a mix of traditional and modern Scottish music. Take a virtual trip to Scotland on every episode!
Host Andrew McDiarmid
Producer/Network Andrew McDiarmid
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 5.6KTwitter 949 Avg Length 31 min Since Dec 2011 Video Podcast YouTube
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11. The History Podcast with Neil Oliver

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The History Podcast with Neil OliverSeason One: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British IslesSeason Two: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the WorldBe prepared to be swept away by Neil as he turns us all into time travellers!In this very personal and idiosyncratic journey Neil takes us with him on a thrilling adventure, taking us through time and space, giving us a unique insight into the whole of human history.Useful links:Neil Oliver Patreon Site https://www.patreon.com/neiloliverSeries Instagram - https://www.instagram...MORE Host Neil Oliver
Producer/Network Fat Belly Films
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

12. 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 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.MORE Host Marc Zakian
Producer/Network Stories of Britain
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 356 Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

13. 9-03 The British History Podcast

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Host Jamie Jeffers
Producer/Network Jamie Jeffers
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

14. 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 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.MORE Host Alice Hall
Producer/Network The Backtracker
Email ****@backtracker.co.uk
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15. British History Series

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A dip into some of the most interesting events across British History, presented by Philippa Lacey Brewell.
Hosts Philippa Lacey Brewell, British History Tours
Producer/Network Philippa Lacey Brewell
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 9.8KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 108.4K Avg Length 60 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Twohundredpercent

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The 200% Podcast has been two middle-aged men shouting at clouds, documentary series about the history of football in England and Wales, and is now about terrible old TV shows from the past.. Every Thursday, we'll deliver you an episode of our current series,This Is Our Everest. For more episodes than are available on here, feel free to pay us a visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Ian King
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact

17. Mountebank History of Scotland

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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.MORE Host Daniel Downie
Producer/Network mountebanktours
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.5KTwitter 1.1K Avg Length 36 min Since May 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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18. English Catholic History Association

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This podcast contains lectures on aspects of the history of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The talks were recorded at meetings held in various locations in England and Wales in recent years, and via Zoom. All our speakers are experts in their field.MORE Producer/Network English Catholic History Association
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 375 Avg Length 56 min Get Email Contact

19. Early Stuart England

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'Early Stuart England', a narrative history of England (1603-1642) from the perspective of the people who lived it.
Host Greg Koabel
Producer/Network Greg Koabel
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 111Twitter 319 Avg Length 34 min Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

20. Irreplaceable

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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.MORE Producer/Network Historic England
Email ****@historicengland.org.uk
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 116.7KTwitter 249.7KInstagram 222.3K Avg Length 21 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

21. The Lost Tapes of History Podcast

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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.MORE Host Kerrie Fuller
Producer/Network Since79 Productions
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22. Dark Wales Tours Podcast

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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.MORE Host Matthew Rose
Producer/Network darkwales
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.8KTwitter 203Instagram 2.9K Avg Length 24 min Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

23. Scotland's History

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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.MORE Producer/Network Scotland's History
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 9.1KTwitter 573 Avg Length 12 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

24. The Scottish History Podcast

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The Scottish History Podcast is a podcast dedicated to all things Scottish History by an experienced Scottish tour guide.www.scothistorypod.com
Producer/Network Owen Innes
Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

25. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England by The Venerable Bede (673 - 735)

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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 on 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)...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
Apple Rating 3.7/5Twitter 11.8K Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact

26. Scotland - A Scottish History Podcast

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This is a show about the stories from history that tell us something about what makes us Scottish. No shortbread, no kilts, some bagpipes.
Hosts Michael Park, Be Quiet Media
Producer/Network Be Quiet Media
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 857Twitter 58Instagram 819 Avg Length 15 min Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

27. Scotland's Forgotten History Podcast

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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.MORE Host Matthew Vogan
Producer/Network Matthew Vogan Reformation Scotland
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 3.4KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 403 Avg Length 8 min Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

28. Sport in History Podcast

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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.MORE Host Max Portman
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Avg Length 51 min Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

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

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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.MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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30. History of England Chapter 12 by Thomas Babington Macaulay

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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.MORE Email ****@loyalbooks.com
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31. History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar

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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.MORE Email ****@loyalbooks.com
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32. A Short History of England by G. K. Chesterton

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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.MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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33. History of England Chapter 13 by Thomas Babington Macaulay

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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.MORE Email ****@loyalbooks.com
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34. The Lion Podcast

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A podcast promoting Scottish History, Traditions, and Trends. In association with the National Trust for Scotland, Georgina Davies interviews guests about all things Scottish.
Host Georgina Davies
Producer/Network Georgina Davies
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35. Echoes of the Past

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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.MORE Producer/Network Pembrokeshire Echoes
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36. A Short History of Scotland by Andrew Lang

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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.
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37. The Tudor Minute

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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.MORE Host Heather Teysko
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38. History From NE Scotland

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Join in to know the History of the towns and villages of North East Scotland.
Host Jomarnic
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