
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past.
History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 311 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryComedy | |||

Greg Jenner is joined in Victorian England by historian and curator Subhadra Das and comedian Desiree Burch to learn all about the life of scientist and eugenics pioneer Francis Galton. He was many things: a Victorian gentleman scientist, an inventor... more
Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Greece by historian Dr Emily Hauser and comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe to learn about the epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey. Traditionally attributed to the poet Homer, these works tell parts of a legend that has... more
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Corin Throsby and Stuart Goldsmith to look at early cultural fandom in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although many consider Beatlemania to be the start of what is now considered fan culture, Greg and his guests consider som... more
When Germany's biggest magazine Stern announced in 1983 that they'd found the long-lost diaries of Adolf Hitler, the world was poised to rewrite history. Unfortunately, they were fake. In this new series of The History Podcast, The Hitler Diaries Sca... more
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The best history pod.
I just listened to my first two self-curated episodes. The historians are concise and well-sourced. The comedians keep it light. The host keeps it moving quickly and fun.
Interesting topics and general tone, though calling it a comedy is a bit of a stretch, it feels more along the lines of a regular history series.
To put it simple: comedy -a bit stale, but interesting enough to keep me captivated.
Love this podcast, I have re-listened to it multiple times. So funny and informative. Greg is amazing and the guests are great.
I love this podcast so much, it’s always such a lovely, heartwarming listen and Greg is so kind to the guests
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The show blends accessible historical analysis with humor, pairing a host with a comedian and an expert historian to explore a wide range of topics—from medieval saints and relics to ancient epics, powerful queens, and scientific milestones. Episodes frequently feature lively banter, deep-dive context from scholars, and entertaining framing from comedians, creating a balance of rigor and levity. Notable strengths include consistently strong scholarly guests, a knack for connecting past events to present-day questions, and a format that makes history feel approachable for curious listeners who enjoy witty conversation and storytelling. Potential listeners who like narrative-driven history presented with humor and clear takeaways about why th... more
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Recent guests on You're Dead to Me include:
1. Emily Hauser
2. Kiell Smith-Bynoe
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