10 Best Genealogy Podcasts UK Edition 2025

1. The Photo Detective

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Join The Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor, each week as she discusses historical photos and how they fit into your family history. From ancestor identification to photo preservation, The Photo Detective Podcast covers it all. Featuring special experts from genealogy, fashion history, photo history, and restoration, it's a not-to-miss for photo fans, genealogists, and lovers of history.MORE Host Maureen Taylor
Producer/Network Maureen Taylor
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Location Boston, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 8.5KTwitter 3.3K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)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. Journeys into Genealogy podcast

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Genealogy podcast covering family history, research, tips, stories, interviews and more. Stories and interviews with people from the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa amongst others.MORE Host Emma Cox
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Instagram 55 Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact

3. The Family Histories Podcast

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The Family Histories Podcast is a show that celebrates those of us sat in archives, libraries, and spare bedrooms all around the world, tirelessly piecing together our collective social and family history.Join family historian Andrew Martin as he interviews a fellow genealogy addict about how they got hooked; listen to his guest tell the life story of their most fascinatingly good, bad, or plain ugly relative; and then it's time to face 'The Brick Wall' - where it's over to the listeners to see if they can help solve their family history puzzle...MORE Producer/Network The Family Histories Podcast
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Location Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 168Twitter 684Instagram 577 Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact

4. Unearth the Past: A family history & genealogy podcast

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Step into the fascinating world of genealogy and family history with Unearth the Past, a podcast hosted by the charismatic Dr. Michala Hulme. This show masterfully blends riveting discussions, deep dives into historical contexts, and practical tips for uncovering your ancestral roots. Each week, Dr Hulme welcomes an eclectic mix of guests—musicians, actors, sports stars, and public figures—unravelling the remarkable and often surprising stories hidden within their family trees...MORE Producer/Network Dr Michala Hulme
Apple Rating 3.6/5 Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact

5. The Gift

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Without us realising, an enormous DNA database has been created online. It holds the secrets of your true identity and promises to reveal untold family connections. But what happens when online ancestry tests reveal more than you had bargained for?Across two series, Jenny Kleeman meets the men and women whose lives changed forever after they opened a box that contained a DNA test. Exposing scandals, upending identities, solving mysteries and delivering life-changing news - Jenny investigates what happens when genealogy, technology and identity collide...MORE Host Jenny Kleeman
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 215.6K Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

6. Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History

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Explore genealogy with 'The Genealogy Guy' on Armchair Genealogy, one of the latest genealogy podcasts produced in the UK. Tune in as expert genealogists and diverse practitioners share their knowledge, helping you uncover your roots, build your family tree, and learn about your ancestors' fascinating stories. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, the podcast aims to help you connect with your family's past and discover long-lost relatives. Subscribe to Armchair Genealogy today and start your journey into your family's history!MORE Producer/Network Armchair Genealogy
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact