The Best History Podcasts in the United Kingdom

Empire • World History

Two British authors, a historian and a journalist, interview academic experts to dissect the rise, fall, and modern legacy of global empires.

Scottish Independence Podcasts: IndyPod Extra

A weekly podcast from two retired Scots volunteers covering the politics, culture, and activism of the Scottish independence movement.

LagosMeetsLondon Podcast 🎙️

A studio talk show exploring the cultural connections and contrasts between Lagos and London for the Nigerian diaspora.

DRUKTALK PODCAST

Drukthar Gyal

A UK-based weekly podcast dissecting Tibetan politics, culture, and current affairs for a global audience, often featuring key figures from the Tibetan diaspora.

History Time

History Time

Long-form video documentaries on ancient history and archaeology, often filmed on-location by its creator.

World Astrology Report

World Astrology Report

A video podcast analyzing global events, historical trends, and future possibilities through the lens of mundane astrology.

History Matters

History Matters

Short, animated explainers answering specific 'why' questions from modern world history with a dry, British wit.

London Review of Books (LRB)

The audio channel for Europe's leading intellectual magazine, featuring distinct series on politics, literature, and current affairs.

Empower Martial Arts Online Podcast

A UK-based podcast where martial arts instructors and business owners share their personal journeys, coaching philosophies, and business insights.

WW2: Both Sides Of The Wire | Podcast

A military historian and a public historian break down WWII battles and strategy, analyzing the conflict from both Allied and Axis perspectives.

British History

British History

A historian interviews fellow authors and experts, often on-location at UK history festivals, for deep dives into specific historical topics.

Fall of Civilizations

A solo-narrated documentary podcast exploring the rise, glory, and eventual collapse of different civilizations throughout history.

London Something

A long-form interview podcast where Jungle pioneer DJ Ron gets legendary UK music figures to tell their life stories, starting from childhood.

The Curious Bartender

A veteran bartender and author interviews the founders, distillers, and innovators behind the world's most notable food and drink brands.

The Story of Money Podcast | Financial Times

Gillian Tett

Two Financial Times editors explore the dramatic, often-forgotten history behind money, markets, and financial crises.

The British English Podcast

A podcast for English learners explaining the nuances of British culture, slang, and social etiquette through varied, practical lessons.

The History Diaries Podcast

Katie Kennedy

A British podcast where host Katie Kennedy and comedian guests find the gossip, scandal, and humor in forgotten history.

Past Present Future podcast

Past Present Future

An academic podcast exploring the history of political and philosophical ideas behind books, films, and historical events.

Reichs & Republics: The German History Podcast

Two academic historians, one German and one British, explore the complexities and lesser-known stories of German history beyond the usual clichés.

Psychedelic Conversations

A UK-based interview show exploring the therapeutic, spiritual, and scientific aspects of psychedelics with practitioners, researchers, and healers.

BBC World Service

BBC World Service

The official audio and video home for the BBC's global journalism, featuring a wide array of documentaries, news analysis, and podcasts.

A is for Architecture Podcast

Ambrose Gillick

An academic podcast where host Ambrose Gillick interviews architects and scholars about the ideas and theories behind the built environment.

Deep Dive History

Deep Dive History

A solo-narrated documentary series where a British actor recounts the complete stories of major historical and mythological epics.

The History of Egypt Podcast

A detailed, chronological history of ancient Egypt, from its origins to Cleopatra, presented by a trained Egyptologist.

ZedEdu Podcast

Andrew Banda

History For The Curious

Mena Reisner

Here For The History Podcast

Here For

Inside History Podcast

Inside History

Little Knowledge Podcast

Little Knowledge

What Wrestling Podcast

What Wrestling