You're Dead to Me
BBC Radio 4The 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 | 300 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyHistory | |||
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Greg Jenner is joined in medieval Spain by historian Professor Nora Berend and comedian Toussaint Douglass to learn about the colourful life and afterlife of the warrior known as El Cid.
El Cid – real name Rodrigo Díaz – was a mercenary in eleventh-... more
Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-century China by historian Professor Yangwen Zheng and comedian Sophie Duker to learn about the Qing dynasty ruler Empress Dowager Cixi.
A contemporary of Queen Victoria, Cixi rose from low-ranked concubine to de facto ... more
For our 150th episode, Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Iwan Morus and comedian Catherine Bohart to learn about the history of the telephone on its 150th anniversary.
The inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, was granted the ... more
Greg Jenner looks ahead to the new series of You're Dead to Me.
If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds, or watch on iPlayer from Friday 26 June.
If you’re outside the UK, you can find us on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts, with ... more
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- I love it
But the raidio edit still is kind of rude but I love it
Apple Podcasts5DjfirmanYT
United Kingdoma month ago - I like you’re dead to me
You’re dead to me. It’s very good and it’s so good because I love you. I love you and ABC radio is very good. I love it.
Apple Podcasts5Jules Chance
Australiaa month ago - So good!!!!
This pod is so good! Obvi 5 stars! Luv it. ❤️
Apple Podcasts5Ssmrsam
United States2 months ago - Great podcast!
Absolutely amazing podcast, but I don’t listen to the radio edits and I have to try and find the original ones😕. But once I find them… perfection! My favourite episode is the live Mozart episode.
Also I’ve taught myself the theme tune on piano
Apple Podcasts5Crazy History guyUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Can we get a Lafayette episode
Greg I want a episode on Lafayette. Please
Apple Podcasts4Samuel is 11United Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #47 | United States/History |
Spotify | #21 | United Kingdom/History |
Spotify | #169 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #136 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Canada/History |
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A witty history show that blends expert analysis with accessible humor, covering a wide range of eras, cultures, and curiosities. Episodes balance rigorous context with entertaining banter, featuring historians and comedians who unpack everything from ancient myths to modern pop culture, and they often spotlight how historical narratives shape today's world. Noteworthy strengths include high-profile expert guests, engaging storytelling, and a playful approach that makes complex topics approachable for a broad audience. The format consistently delivers entertaining deep dives into topics like antiquity, medieval life, and world history, while also exploring the broader storytelling of history itself.
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Recent guests on You're Dead to Me include:
1. Kyle Smith-Bino
2. Desiree Burge
3. Rachel Parrott
4. Edith Hall
5. Marion Turner
6. Alanna Skuse
7. Mary Beard
8. Patton Oswalt
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