The History Hour
The History Hour, published by BBC World Service, compiles the weekly Witness History programmes, retelling historical events through first-person testimony and archive stories. It runs 518 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show is rated 4.3 on Apple Podcasts.
Long-running BBC history series with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 518 episodes with weekly releases, giving sustained presence over time
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 560 ratings signals an engaged audience
- Trusted BBC World Service brand suits brands wanting credibility
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, archive documentary, compiled episodes
- Tone
- informative, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 60 to 61 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover war, assassination and disasters such as the Falklands War and the Ireland nightclub fire, handled in a documentary register; the feed is not explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016tmg1 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id634849197 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p016tmg1.rss |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The chimpanzee who learned American sign language and monkeys in space | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 1 min |
| The Falklands War and the assassination of Anwar Sadat | 2026-10-10 | 1 h 2 min |
| Sulawesi's historic cave art and the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 1 min |
| Manchester's racially inclusive nightclub and the artist who portrayed | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 0 min |
| Norway's teacher resistance and Ireland's deadly nightclub fire | 2026-09-19 | 1 h 0 min |
| The mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry and surviving 9/11 | 2026-09-12 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.
About The History Hour
The History Hour is a podcast published by BBC World Service that compiles episodes of its Witness History programmes. Each episode retells a historical event through archive recordings and first-hand accounts, covering subjects from wars and political movements to cultural milestones. The show has released 518 episodes, mostly on a weekly cadence, with a typical length of about 60 minutes according to the feed.
The show is rated 4.3 on Apple Podcasts from 560 ratings, a signal of an engaged listener base. Audience figures are estimates only, based on ratings volume and the show's scale: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so commercial activity appears to be absent.
The show suits brands seeking credible, premium placement among history and documentary listeners. Host-read rates are estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, and the public broadcaster's editorial rules should be confirmed before any approach.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The History Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The History Hour
How much does The History Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads. Actual pricing depends on the publisher's policies and must be confirmed directly.
What is The History Hour about?
The History Hour is a BBC World Service podcast that retells historical events through archive recordings and first-hand testimony. Episodes run about an hour and are released weekly.
How do I contact The History Hour about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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