25 Best British Isles Podcasts

1. Open Country

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Countryside magazine featuring the people and wildlife that shape the landscape of the British Isles
Ranking #42 in Apple Charts (GB)
Category Wildlife, Landscapes, Culture
Hosts Helen Mark, Martha Kearney
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 353Facebook 1.9MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 491.9K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2010 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Neil Oliver Podcast

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Interviews & History with Neil OliverSeason 3: Neil Oliver Interviews...Season 2: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the WorldSeason 1: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British IslesBe prepared to be swept away as Neil turns us all into Time Travellers!In Neil's very personal series' he takes us on an incredible journey through history - Season 1 is a history of the British Isles, Season 2 a history of the world - in season 3 he interviews interesting and informed people - accessible, revealing and down-right mind blowing!Useful links:Neil Oliver Patreon Site https://www.patreon...MORE Category History, Culture, Geography
Host Neil Oliver
Producer/Network Fat Belly Films
Email ****@patreon.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.2K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Consistently Eccentric History

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Website Apple Spotify
The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at school was World War Two, how many wives Henry VIII had and that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066 (always worth a try if you are trying to guess someones pin number).If you've always wanted to learn about all the bits between these events, but only if it can be done in a random and eclectic manner why not try Consistently Eccentric History? A podcast where each week you can listen in while I tell one of my friends a story about a lesser known person or event in British history, th..MORE Category History, Lesser-known figures/events, British culture
Hosts Joseph Dubhglas Heathcote, Matt Hare, Jack Heathcote
Producer/Network Joe Heathcote
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Dreaming the Ancestors

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An intimate journey of remembering and reclaiming ancestral stories, feminine wisdom, and earth magic. Throughout the series, I talk with guests from Ireland & the British Isles about ancestral dreaming and remembering as a pathway back to reverent ways of living in the modern world. Through stories, teachings, and personal sharing we'll discover the greater possibility of who we can be in this time of planetary change.MORE Host Tara Brading
Producer/Network Tara Brading
Email ****@tara-wild.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 37Instagram 82 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Back When | History Podcast

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Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain's space race. Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You'll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now. Lean in for a tale from time: Back When. You'll get a new story every fortnight...MORE Hosts John Sergeant, Terry Deary, Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough, Caryl Parry Jones
Producer/Network National Trust Podcasts
Email ****@nationaltrust.org.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 61 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Sometimes Folk

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Bill Wagman explores an eclectic range of music, including traditional folk of the British Isles and the U.S, contemporary singer/songwriters on both sides of the Atlantic, and American roots music and some of its lesser-known offshoots. Tune in for a great music mix!MORE Producer/Network Bill Wagman
Email ****@dcn.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Vintedge

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Apple
Welcome to Vintedge, your biweekly dive into the shadowy world of vintage true crime and unsolved mysteries - based entirely in the British Isles! 🇬🇧Every other Friday, we unravel chilling stories from Britain and Ireland's past - from the Vile Victorians to the Nasty Noughties. Join us as we explore historical crime archives, bringing forgotten mysteries to life with gripping storytelling. 🔪Whether you're fascinated by classic British and Irish mysteries or obsessed with unsolved crimes, Vintedge feels like a cosy chat with a fellow true crime enthusiast. 🫖MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Witch Country

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Apple
A podcast of Wildwood, Witches, and Wyrd!Join Author & Yoga Teacher Sarah Robinson as she sets out to seek (and meet) the witch in the British Isles and Europe through myth, superstition, and walking the land.Thoughts on this episode? questions? ideas? new witchy places I should explore? Say Hi on Instagram! @thisiswitchcountryShow notes and homepage for the podcast can be found at https://sentiayoga.com/witchcountrypodcastMORE Category Myth, Superstition, Walking
Host Sarah Robinson
Producer/Network Sarah Robinson
Email ****@sentiayoga.com
Location Bath, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 47 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Welsh Folklore Myths and Legends Unveiled

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Apple
The British Isles, especially Wales, are steeped in rich legend and folklore. An American journalist, who served as Consul to Wales, developed a deep fascination with Welsh mythology, becoming a respected authority on the subject. In this scholarly work, he delves into the origins and geography of these enchanting tales rather than simply recounting them. - Summary by Lynne ThompsonMORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. More Celtic Fairy Tales

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Apple
Dive into the enchanting world of Celtic folklore with More Celtic Fairy Tales, a captivating collection of stories from the early days of the British Isles, expertly gathered and edited by Joseph Jacobs. Join us as we explore the magical tales that have shaped the rich tapestry of Celtic culture. - Summary by bookworm360MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. these weird isles

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Psychic Investigations:exploring the weird British Isles
Producer/Network yawn the post
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

12. Travel Royally Podcast

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Royal Links Golf Tours is a full service golf tour operator for golf vacations to the British Isles (Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales) In our episodes we'll give in depth experiences of our customers and their royal trip to the British Isles. Hear all about the championship links courses - the 4-5 star luxury hotels - the amazing black taxi tours - the whiskey/scotch tours - and many more unforgettable experiences while visiting the British Isles.MORE Host Jeff Bartholomew
Email ****@royallinksgolftours.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 1.6KTwitter 112Instagram 786 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Nature Tripping

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Jo and Cathy go out to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of nature at various locations around the British Isles. Join them as they chat about the wildlife around them and listen in to their surroundings.MORE Category Biodiversity Conservation, Ecosystem Resilience, Culture
Host Jo Kennedy
Producer/Network Jo Kennedy and Cathy Shaw
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Todmorden, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 32Twitter 488 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

14. The Wyrd Side

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Website Apple Spotify
The Wyrd Side is a New Weird / Folk Horror podcast that follows the paranormal investigations of Aiden Summers and Katherine Moore as they uncover the dangerous truth lurking behind the myths and legends of the islands of Britain and Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Category Folklore, Paranormal Investigations, Culture and History
Producer/Network Alexandra M. Barrow and Finn Cresswell
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 64Twitter 447 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Isles of Mistery

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Website Spotify YouTube
True crime comedy podcast from Northern Ireland. Bitesized episodes focusing only on Irish and British crimes.
Category True Crime, History, Culture
Host Mir
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Facebook 3.7KInstagram 3K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. A British True Crime Podcast

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A British True Crime Podcast covering some of Britain's most infamous as well as lesser known cases. Expect murder and unsolved cases from across the British Isles.
Category Crime, History, Society
Producer/Network British True Crime
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 27 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

17. Lara, A Tale by George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788 - 1824)

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This powerful poem narrates the fateful return of Count Lara to the British Isles after spending years abroad traveling the orient.Returning to his patrimony with a retinue consisting of one foreign-born page, Count Lara resumes the management of his landed estates. Lara's first efforts are crowned with success: only to be undermined by the jealousy and envy of his his peers. After a successful duel to defend his honour, the count becomes inexorably caught up in local blood-feuds; which quickly escalate to open warfare between his own followers and the private armies of his enemies...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Through the Blackthorn Arch

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Take a dive into the folktales, faery lore and ghostly encounters of the British Isles with HearthWitch.
Category Folktales, Faery Lore, Ghostly Encounters
Producer/Network Hearth Witch
Email ****@outlook.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Inspector Frenchs Greatest Case

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Journey alongside Inspector French of Scotland Yard as he tirelessly pursues leads in a gripping murder-heist case. From the gritty streets of Hatton Garden to the corners of the British Isles and beyond, Frenchs relentless pursuit of justice will take listeners on a thrilling adventure across the continent. Will he finally catch the culprit? Dive into this enthralling narrative and find out.MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. King Alfred of England

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Dive into the captivating life and significant achievements of Englands only monarch to be accorded the epithet The Great. King Alfred, famed for his defense against Viking invasions, ignited an era of enlightenment and advancement for the British Isles. Join Ryan Cherrick as he explores this fascinating chapter in history.MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Prodcast

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A fresh look at the largest cultural movement in the British Isles - join us as we explore all aspects of Orangeism and lend a new perspective on an institution 300 years in the making.
Producer/Network Prodcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. The Fieldstudy Podcast

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The show about Foraging, Adventure and the Great British countryside!Sit back, relax and join obsessive naturalist and forager Joseph Thurbin as he shares his passion for the landscape of the British Isles. From foraging to folklore and everything in between (Warning: may contain gratuitous birdsong)Brought to you weekly from his home on the rugged coastline of the Isle of Wight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Category Foraging, Folklore, Nature
Producer/Network Joseph Thurbin
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Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Curious Britain

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Few places on earth are shrouded in as much myth, history, legend, and mystery as the British Isles. From the archaeological puzzles of stone circles and prehistoric pits to ghosts, smugglers and fascinating folklore, the United Kingdom has it all. Explore cryptids, hoaxes, monuments, and miscellanea, as well as the multitude of unusual tales and traditions that make our cultural history so extraordinary, in this celebration of everything intriguing, quirky, and downright Curious about Britain.MORE Producer/Network Melissa & Prash
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

24. Weird Walk

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Weird Walk is an audio ramble through the history and mysteries of the British Isles. Enlisting the help of Charlie Cooper (writer, actor, BAFTA winner) we explore the age-old trails, sacred sites and shared folklore of this strange place we call home.In our hectic hyper-networked 21st century world it's all too easy to lose touch with the myths and rituals that once connected us to this land...MORE Category History, Folklore, Nature
Producer/Network Weird Walk
Email ****@firerecords.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 182 Get Email Contact

25. Isles and Insurrections

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Run by your host, Declan Pollard, Isles and Insurrections is an informative, and hopefully witty, podcast that documents the British Isles' proclivity for excellent rebellions and civil wars, of which there are many.The current season focuses on the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1639-1651), which engulfed England, Scotland, and Ireland in bitter fighting for twelve years and left an inedible mark on history.MORE Category History, Rebellions, Wars
Producer/Network Declan Pollard
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 4 Get Email Contact