The top podcasts in English (Britain & Ireland)
Apple charts a country, not a language, and every country's chart is full of English. So this one takes the 2 storefronts where English is spoken and keeps only the shows whose standing comes mostly from them — more of their chart score inside the group than outside it.
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The News AgentsEmily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents" The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast. For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
#3 United Kingdom#19 Ireland#47 United Arab Emirates#80 New Zealand
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My Therapist Ghosted MeJoin Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally for a weekly chat with 100% honesty guaranteed. "My Therapist Ghosted Me" is the result of Joanne's therapist doing just that! Ignoring her calls, refusing to answer the door at the clinic, or speak to her after she'd tracked him down at Enfield crematorium as he scattered his Aunt's ashes. Despite it all, it’s often said that friends give the best therapy so Vogue & Joanne have teamed up to do exactly that (alongside a generous helping of laughter as that too is said to be the best form of therapy). Together they will give 100% unqualified, unsubstantiated but up front and honest advice on the plethora of issues they and many others continue to grapple with. If you'd like to get in touch, you can send an email to hello@MTGMpod.com For live shows, merch and more, visit mytherapistghostedme.com Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/ For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com
#1 Ireland#21 United Arab Emirates#22 United Kingdom#65 New Zealand#93 Australia
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Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethLegendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth hosts “Rosebud”, in which he talks to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences. Expect laughter, nostalgia, memorable stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles. We want to hear about your first memories - email us at hello@rosebudpodcast.com And you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @therosebudpod Artwork: Freya Betts. Music: Phil Lepherd. Producer: Harriet Jaine. Rosebud is a 'Plain Jaine Media' production. Creator: Gyles Brandreth/Plain Jaine Media Ho
#12 United Kingdom#31 Ireland#69 New Zealand
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The Rest Is EntertainmentRichard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz. Whether you're a fan of gritty dramas, blockbuster movies, or celebrity news, this podcast is your ultimate guide to entertainment. Richard and Marina offer fresh, expert analysis on the latest hits, star power, and cultural moments shaping the media landscape, making sure you’re always in the know about the entertainment world. The Rest Is Entertainment Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to our Q&A episodes, ad-free listening, access to our exclusive newsletter archive, discount book prices on selected titles with our partners at Coles, early ticket access to future live events, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestisentertainment.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestisentertainment. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
#9 United Kingdom#35 Ireland#59 New Zealand#70 Australia
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Stick to FootballAn original series from The Overlap - with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane, featuring special guests discussing all things football. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy](https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
#26 Ireland#29 United Kingdom
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We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonThe most powerful conversations are the ones we usually avoid. Hosted by Paul C. Brunson, We Need To Talk is a show that empowers people to have the conversations they avoid by creating a safe, supportive, and insightful space that encourages vulnerability, self-discovery, and real-world connection. From breakups to breakthroughs, conflict to connection, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the human experiences and relationships that define us. Instagram: @needtotalk TikTok: @weneedtotalkpod
#18 United Kingdom#44 Ireland
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NewscastThe BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news stories so you're never out of your depth. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond. Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer. GET IN TOUCH: Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480 Email newscast@bbc.co.uk Join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscast
#7 United Kingdom#58 Ireland
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Begin Again with Davina McCallBegin Again with Davina McCall is your reminder to live a life that you love! We’re all guilty of staying inside our comfort zone. We’ve convinced ourselves to settle, to accept our lot in life, that it’s too late, too scary, too much. But what if you could approach change in your life differently? What if you could be excited about stepping outside of your comfort zone? What if you gave yourself permission to reinvent yourself? Every week, Davina grabs you by the hands and sits you down on the big green sofa for honest, personal conversations with the people who chose change. These are nation
#26 United Kingdom#41 Ireland
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Black Box: The ChatbotsPeople are becoming convinced they have made scientific breakthroughs, cured diseases or invented new technologies using AI chatbots. What does this reveal about a technology now used by more than a billion people? A new series from the Guardian Investigates
#34 United Kingdom#41 New Zealand#47 Ireland#61 Australia#75 Belgium#99 Chile+1 more
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How To Fail With Elizabeth DayEvery success story you've ever been told is incomplete. How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is the part they leave out. Each week, Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Elizabeth Day sits down with someone extraordinary - and asks them about the moments that didn’t go according to plan and how these failures shaped them. Kate Winslet on body image. Malala Yousafzai on rewriting her story. Pamela Anderson on refuting shame. Phoebe Waller-Bridge on creativity. Salman Rushdie on survival. Emilia Clarke on fame. What happens when the people you most admire stop performing and start telling the trut
#21 Ireland#61 United Kingdom
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AmericastInsight and analysis on what's happening inside Donald Trump's White House. Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s social media investigation correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher.
#33 United Kingdom#55 Ireland
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Today in FocusToday in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our new evening edition 'The Latest' hosted by Lucy Hough, brings you up to speed on the big news story of the day in just 10 minutes. Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
#38 United Kingdom#50 Ireland#63 New Zealand#76 United Arab Emirates#89 Greece
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DishBroadcaster Nick Grimshaw and Michelin star chef and restaurateur Angela Hartnett invite you to join their weekly dinner parties for hilarious, unfiltered chat. Guests like Gordon Ramsay, Dua Lipa, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Olivia Colman enjoy a Michelin star meal cooked by Angela, who shares insider tips and tricks to perfecting that signature dish or everyday dinner. As a seasoned conversationalist and raconteur, Nick serves the drinks and leads the dinner party for a deliciously fun watch and listen! Dish from Waitrose is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever you get yo
#28 United Kingdom#62 Ireland
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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday. Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.
#24 New Zealand#37 United Kingdom#57 Ireland#89 South Africa
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The Rest Is FootballGary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories. From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes. With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs. Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans. For more Goalhanger Podcast
#27 United Kingdom#59 United Arab Emirates#68 Ireland
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Crime WorldHit podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld - now with further in-depth investigations and exclusive insights at our new website crimeworld.com. An Unlikely Statesman: How Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch Almost Got Elected is OUT NOW - https://www.crimeworld.com/podcast-series/an-unlikely-statesman/ Creative Commons License Attribution (CC BY): Music by ketsa.uk Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy](https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
#2 Ireland#86 United Arab Emirates
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Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh WiddicombeParenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity parents about how they're coping, or not coping. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, video episodes available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.
#4 United Kingdom#100 Ireland
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Indo SportJoin Joe Molloy and guests for a daily take on the biggest sporting stories, Monday to Friday.
#3 Ireland
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The Book ClubThe Book Club, hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, brings the historical context behind famous books to life. Each week, the hosts explore a classic or contemporary title, unpacking the world in which it was written and the story behind its author. This is not your typical literature podcast: The Book Club educates AND entertains, leaving you knowing some of the greatest stories ever told.
#39 United Kingdom#55 New Zealand#66 Ireland#92 Romania#97 Australia
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Dan Snow's History Hit<p>Historian Dan Snow journeys across the globe to tell the stories of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum in Rome to the Great Wall of China, the battlefields of Waterloo to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, join Dan as he explores the how and why of the greatest monuments, battles, heroes, villains and events that have shaped our world.</p><br><p>New episodes on Mondays and Thursdays with bonus subscriber only episodes every other Friday.</p><br><p>You can get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:ds.hh@historyhit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ds.hh@historyhit.com</a></p><br
#36 United Kingdom#42 New Zealand#70 Ireland#94 South Africa
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Lines of EnquiryFormer Garda detective John Sweetman presents Lines of Enquiry, a GoLoud Original true-crime podcast examining some of Ireland’s most compelling crimes, uncovering how evidence, chance, and persistence can bring answers, and sometimes only more questions. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/ Contact: LinesOfEnquiry@goloudnow.com
#5 Ireland
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Brendan O'ConnorBrendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
#6 Ireland
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What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'Doherty#52 Ireland#56 United Kingdom
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The Tommy, Hector & Laurita PodcastPure conversation, of the language-loving storytelling variety. Unpredictable and funny, carefree and intimate. Join Tommy Tiernan, his school pal Hector O'hEeochagain and Mayo woman Laurita Blewitt as they sit around the table in a shed at the bottom of a garden in the West of Ireland and just chat. You'll wish you were there to join in.... A Mabinóg production in association with SwanMcG. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy](https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
#8 Ireland
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The Indo DailyStay in the know, on the go. The Indo Daily brings you in-depth, 20 minute stories that fit into your day.
#9 Ireland
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Path to PowerIn Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy](https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
#10 Ireland
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Sh**ged Married AnnoyedThe only way Rosie and Chris Ramsey can have a conversation without being interrupted by a toddler or ending up staring at their phones is by doing a podcast. They’ll be chatting all about life, relationships, arguments, annoyances, parenting, growing up and everything in between. Each week they will answer questions from the public and a secret celebrity.
#11 United Kingdom
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The Romesh Ranganathan ShowThe world’s biggest stars join Romesh for candid conversations and loads of laughs. Every Monday, Romesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians and icons who share stories you won’t hear anywhere else, combining humour, heart and genuine insight. Expect backstage anecdotes, untold tales from the spotlight, and extraordinary insight into what makes them tick. On Thursdays, Rom’s mum Shanthi joins the show to share family stories, answer audience questions, and offer her no-nonsense take on life, proving that the funniest and most relatable conversations often happen around th
#15 United Kingdom#74 New Zealand
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Intrigue#38 Ireland#45 New Zealand#79 United Kingdom#86 Indonesia
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The David McWilliams PodcastThe aim of this weekly podcast is to make economics easy, uncomplicated and accessible. With the world at a political, technological and financial tipping point, economics has never been so important to all of us and yet, it’s made inaccessible and complicated by so many. I’ve always thought what is complicated is rarely important and what is important is rarely complicated. That will be our motto. Every week we are going to tease out some big economic or political issue facing us, not just here in Ireland but in Europe and further afield. Globalisation has brought us all together. We all face
#16 Ireland
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Elis James and John RobinsJoin the UK's youngest and most relevant broadcasters Elis James and John Robins for your twice-weekly dose of big laughs and top quality #content. Hilarious, welcoming and unashamedly ashamed, let these two best friends keep you company every Tuesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy](https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
#17 United Kingdom
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The Pat Kenny ShowPat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment List
#18 Ireland
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Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisComedians Tom Davis (The Wolf) and Romesh Ranganathan (The Owl) shoot the breeze for an hour a week because they couldn’t work out a format. They also take on listener problems if they remember to ask for them before they record. Not enough podcasts are just people talking with no real purpose. We’ve come to change all that. It’s a huge waste of time, but an entertaining one. Contains swearing because it’s really cool. "As shooting the breeze goes, Tom and Romesh are as good as it gets" - Evening Standard For questions or comments please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com - we’d love to hear fro
#19 United Kingdom
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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterComedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy](https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
#20 United Kingdom#50 New Zealand
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The Quinn FilesThe Quinn Files traces the rise, fall and alleged government cover-up behind Sean Quinn's business empire. Hosted by Sammy Heaney, the podcast digs into the decisions, the fallout and the questions that still haven't been answered.
#20 Ireland
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Fin vs History#21 United Kingdom#67 United Arab Emirates
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Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan#22 Ireland
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Wankernomics#24 United Kingdom#46 Australia
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Unsolved#29 Ireland
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WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk#30 United Kingdom#73 New Zealand#98 Greece
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The Last Word with Matt Cooper#33 Ireland
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The Other Hand#34 Ireland
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Desert Island Discs#59 United Kingdom#70 New Zealand#78 Ireland
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Mike & Vittorio's Guide to Parenting#37 Ireland
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The Claire Byrne Show#39 Ireland
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Last Match Then Bed#40 United Kingdom
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The Louis Theroux Podcast#57 United Kingdom#85 Ireland
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The Blindboy Podcast#42 Ireland
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Football Weekly#67 United Kingdom#77 Ireland
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Help I Sexted My Boss#43 United Kingdom
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The Seán Chorus#43 Ireland
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The Daily T#44 United Kingdom#90 Mozambique
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Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland#45 Ireland
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The Women's Podcast#46 Ireland
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Kermode & Mayo’s Take#46 United Kingdom
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ZOE Science & Nutrition#47 United Kingdom#62 New Zealand#96 Australia
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Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast#48 United Kingdom
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Vogue & Amber#49 Ireland
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Off Air with Jane & Fi#50 United Kingdom
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LuAnna: The Podcast#51 United Kingdom
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Ireland Crimes and Mysteries#51 Ireland
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In The News#53 Ireland
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The Archers#53 United Kingdom
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Irish History Podcast#56 Ireland
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The History Podcast#60 Ireland
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Outsiding#60 United Kingdom
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The Good Glow#61 Ireland
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Political Currency#62 United Kingdom
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Swingers#63 Ireland
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Olivia's House with Olivia Attwood#64 United Kingdom
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Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlane#64 Ireland
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Shattered Lives#65 Ireland
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More or Less#66 United Kingdom
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Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy#67 Ireland
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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson#72 United Kingdom#98 Ireland
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The Mario Rosenstock Podcast#69 Ireland
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Three Bean Salad#69 United Kingdom
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Hanging Out With Ant & Dec#70 United Kingdom
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Drummer Seeks Musicians: The Making of U2#71 Ireland
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After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal#71 United Kingdom#99 New Zealand
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Today with David McCullagh#72 Ireland
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Great Company with Jamie Laing#73 United Kingdom
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Your Own Backyard#74 Ireland
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The Rest Is Politics: Leading#74 United Kingdom
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In Our Time#77 New Zealand#86 Ireland#90 United Kingdom
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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning#75 Ireland
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The Second Captains Podcast#76 Ireland
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Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast#77 United Kingdom
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The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook#80 Ireland
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The Story#80 United Kingdom
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Staying Relevant#82 United Kingdom
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Undr The Cosh#83 United Kingdom
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UK True Crime Podcast#84 United Kingdom
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Josh Widdicombe's Archive of Pop Culture#85 United Kingdom
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Not Just the Tudors#88 United Kingdom#93 New Zealand
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Catch Up with Louise McSharry#89 Ireland
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The Archers Omnibus#89 United Kingdom
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Ross O'Carroll-Kelly#90 Ireland
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Happy Place#91 United Kingdom
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The Therapy Crouch#92 United Kingdom
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