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You're Dead to Me

BBC Radio 4
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Philosophy
American War Of Independence
Queen Of Sheba
Inca Empire
Bollywood
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Breakfast Cereal
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Alexander the Great
Ethics
King Arthur
Football
Zoology
Josephine Baker
Ramesses the Great
Ethiopia
Coffee
Frederick Douglass
Madame C.J. Walker

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

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Latest Episodes

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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Emily Hauser
Senior lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter, expert on Homer and women in antiquity
University of Exeter
Episode: The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)
Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Actor, comedian and broadcaster known for Ghosts and Taskmaster
Episode: The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)
Corin Throsby
Writer, broadcaster and academic specializing in Romantic literature and early celebrity culture
University of Cambridge
Episode: The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Radio Edit)
Stu Goldsmith
Stand-up comedian and podcast host
Episode: The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Radio Edit)
Heike Goethemarke
Historian and author based in Berlin
Historian and author
Episode: New: The Hitler Diaries Scandal (from The History Podcast)
Timothy Garten Ash
Professor of European Studies Emeritus at Oxford
Oxford University
Episode: New: The Hitler Diaries Scandal (from The History Podcast)
Martha McGill
Research associate; historian of memory; expert on British supernatural beliefs in the early modern period
University of Cambridge
Episode: Scottish Supernatural Beliefs: witches, ghosts and fairies in the early modern period
Marjolein Robertson
Award-winning comedian, actor, and storyteller
Self/Various (BBC Radio 4 appearances)
Episode: Scottish Supernatural Beliefs: witches, ghosts and fairies in the early modern period
Dr. Erin Goeres
Associate Professor of Scandinavian Studies, expert on Norman and Scandinavian invasions
University College London
Episode: Special Episode: 1066 and the Battle of Hastings

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Greg Jenner
Host of the show, public historian, author, and broadcaster
Desiree Burch
Comedian, actor and writer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 28.4k ratings
  • The best history pod.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    heyflea
    11 days ago
  • Short, informative, funny

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refined Taster
    United States11 days ago
  • Pretty good

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Anonymous197379
    Canada12 days ago
  • Love this podcast, I have re-listened to it multiple times. So funny and informative. Greg is amazing and the guests are great.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Rach
    15 days ago
  • One of my favourite podcasts

    I love this podcast so much, it’s always such a lovely, heartwarming listen and Greg is so kind to the guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASN7575
    India18 days ago

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Listener feedback often praises the balance of humor and history and the host's warmth.
Some listeners want more consistent quality in guest selections and tighten pacing during debates.
Praise for accessible deep-dives, though a subset critiques certain guests' contributions or radio edits.

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The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Radio Edit)
Q: Fandom, as we know it, couldn't exist without what?
Throsby says fandom in its modern form depended on mass media, including the first daily newspaper in 1702 and the subsequent growth of print culture, which helped fan communities form.
The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Radio Edit)
Q: What do we mean when we say fandom? What is a fan?
Corin Throsby defines a fan as someone with an emotional connection to a person or cultural product, and describes fandom as a creative way to engage with culture.
The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)
Q: Is Troy our only evidence for an actual real Trojan war? Do we have any other historical or archaeological evidence that this Bronze Age war did occur?
Hittite records mention a city called Willusa and wars in the surrounding area. Hauser says a power called the Ahiawans in those records may correspond to Homer's Achaeans, making a historical conflict plausible.
The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)
Q: For those who've never heard the words The Iliad or Odyssey, simply put, what are they?
They are surviving epic poems from a larger cycle of stories about the Trojan War. The Iliad recounts a few weeks near the war's end, while the Odyssey follows one man's journey home.
Scottish Supernatural Beliefs: witches, ghosts and fairies in the early modern period
Q: Question ten: Which famous Scottish author collected and romanticized traditional folk stories in the 19th century?
Sir Walter Scott.

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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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1. Emily Hauser
2. Kiell Smith-Bynoe
3. Corin Throsby
4. Stu Goldsmith
5. Heike Goethemarke
6. Timothy Garten Ash
7. Martha McGill
8. Marjolein Robertson

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