Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics
BBC Radio 4Natalie Haynes takes a fresh look at the ancient world, creating stand-up routines about figures from ancient Greece and Rome.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Stand-UpComedyHistory | |||
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In a tour de force solo performance, Natalie takes on Virgil's great poem in 28 minutes.. and wins.
In 12 books of Latin verse we follow the hero, the Trojan Prince Aeneas, as he leads the survivors of Troy to found a new city in Italy. Along the wa... more
The overlooked Olympian who was the resolutely unmarried goddess of the hearth and home. In fact, Zeus awarded her a glorious gift for remaining unmarried, a tradition Natalie very much feels should be continued. In Hestia's Roman form of Vesta her V... more
The brilliant Roman love poet is the poster boy for teen angst. He feels everything intensely, from the stealing of his favourite napkin to the death of his lover Lesbia's pet sparrow. And then he dies young. Of course the Romantics loved him, as do ... more
The Queen of the Olympian gods is swallowed whole by her father at birth and then marries her brother Zeus, who turns himself into a cuckoo to seduce her. Hera, or Juno to the Romans, has her triumphs. She adds the eyes to the tail feathers of her sa... more
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I listen to podcasts on my walks. I have been *crying of laughter* in public because of Natalie Haynes. It was worth it. Her stand-up comedy are as good as her books which, by the way, you should read.
Podchaser5a month agoaudiraphale- Hera
Well done Natalie for persevering with this fabulous episode in front of a dull as ditchwater audience. They were terrible but you were excellent. I don’t know about eating children and stones but the audience, well…!
Apple Podcasts5Omianto
United Kingdom2 months ago - Love Natalie
These podcasts are the best. Am always so happy when a new Radio 4 series of "Natalie Haynes Stands Up For ..." comes out. I've downloaded and re-listen to them all, right from S1. ♥️
Apple Podcasts5Luddite64United Kingdom2 months ago - Knowledge galore with a main course of wit
There is no better podcast. Just listen to this one. If you need to know the Odyssey for school, look no further
Apple Podcasts5Lucky Debonair
United States3 months ago - NH is probably the best advert for the classics
Funny and interesting delves into the archives, always reminding us that we’re all just people, whether we’re alive now, or a couple of thousand years ago. Natalie has sent me to the library or the bookshop more often than anyone else in recent years. (Her books are excellent too.) I hope one day she’ll Stand Up For Herodotus.
Apple Podcasts5TLMBUnited Kingdom6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #25 | United States/Comedy/Stand-Up |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/Comedy/Stand-Up |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  Canada/Comedy/Stand-Up |
Apple Podcasts | #134 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Italy/Comedy/Stand-Up |
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A unique blend of humor and scholarship characterizes the content, focusing on the ancient world with a particular emphasis on figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Episodes explore various topics, including mythology, literature, and historical events, making them both entertaining and educational. A notable aspect is the incorporation of guests who provide scholarly insights, adding depth to discussions while maintaining a light-hearted tone.
Listeners can expect clever commentary on the complexities of mythological characters like Hera and Hestia, as well as engaging narratives about poet Catullus and significant cultural milestones such as the Library of Alexandria. This approach not only entertains but challenges listeners to reconside... more
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