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 | 52 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Stand-UpComedyHistory | |||
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Did the Boy Emperor in fact fiddle while Rome burned? Natalie's joined by star of BBC TV's I, Claudius, Christopher Biggins and Llewelyn Morgan to find out if he was all bad. For a seventeen year old put in charge of an Empire, he was surprisingly po... more
Natalie is joined by Islam Issa and Adam Rutherford to reveal the extraordinary creativity and breadth of the stellar scientific inventions made in the ancient city of Alexandria.
From early weather forecasting to the first suggestion that the sun ... more
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
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- Brilliant!
I discovered this series totally by accident. Absolutely love it, the humour, the guests, the information, everything. brought back fund memories of School players et cetera. But amazed at how much was left out! On reflection, I’m not surprised it so much was left out of our School plays!
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United Kingdom20 days ago Amazing. Education and entertainment
Podcast Addict56 months agoindigonegative- delightful and nuanced!
natalie haynes is brilliant and brings that brilliance to her discussions of ancient mythology. as a classical literature teacher, this has deeply enhanced my love and wonder for greek mythos.
a simple request to investigate deeper into the lives of the vestal virgins as well as Regilla, the woman murdered amidst domestic violence as documented by historian Sarah Pomeroy.
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United States6 months ago - iconic
simply my dream podcast. praying for an episode on my girl hecuba, but ecstatic to listen to any content here
Apple Podcasts5butt idiotUnited States8 months ago - Possible request?
Love love love this podcast!!! I don’t know if you (Natalie) actually see these reviews but if you do and it’s not already on your to-do list, I’d love an episode on Achilles!
Apple Podcasts5the bean._.United Kingdom10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #15 | United States/Comedy/Stand-Up |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/Comedy/Stand-Up |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Canada/Comedy/Stand-Up |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
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Apple Podcasts | #5 |  Germany/Comedy/Stand-Up |
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A sharp, accessible deep-dive into ancient Greece and Rome, blending scholarship with humor. Episodes illuminate mythic figures, epic poetry, and sacred rituals through lively storytelling, modern-day connections, and thoughtful commentary from classical scholars and writers. The show often pairs rigorous context with entertaining anecdotes, making dense history feel relevant and entertaining for educated listeners who enjoy wit and feminist perspectives. A standout trait is the host's skill at presenting complex classical material in a way that's approachable for both new and veteran fans, with frequent guests who are prominent classicists or authors.
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