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You're Dead to Me

BBC Radio 4
Bloomsbury Group
Bollywood
Queen Of Sheba
Inca Empire
William Shakespeare
Simón Bolívar
Indian Cinema
Solomon
E.M. Forster
Virginia Woolf
Madame C.J. Walker
Spanish Conquest
Catherine the Great
Lytton Strachey
Vanessa Bell
John Maynard Keynes
Pythagoras
African American Women's History
Beauty Culture
Haircare

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 by guests Prof Brett Whalen and comedian Alison Spittle in 9th-century Rome to explore the early medieval papacy. As the political heart of the papacy is plunged into chaos, we step into a world consumed by debauchery and a thir... more

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock and comedian Desiree Burch in the 15th century to learn all about the Columbian Exchange, which is often described as the start of globalisation.

In this episode, we go beyond the expeditions of Chr... more

Greg Jenner is joined in Regency England by historian Dr Lucy Worsley and actor Sally Phillips to learn all about the life and works of literary legend Jane Austen on the 250th anniversary of her birth in December 1775. It is a truth universally ackn... more

Hello, You’re Dead to me listener. Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain here, we thought you might like to know we have a brand-new series of Curious Cases. To start things off we look into the world of crabs and look into the possibility of us all eventuall... more

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Recent Guests

Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock
Senior lecturer in international history at the University of Sheffield and leading historian of the Aztecs.
University of Sheffield
Episode: The Columbian Exchange (Radio Edit)
Matthew Wills
Professor of evolutionary paleobiology at Bath University
Bath University
Episode: Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain introduce Curious Cases
Joanna Wolf
Evolutionary biologist
Harvard and UC Santa Barbara
Episode: Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain introduce Curious Cases
Ned Sussat-Williams
Director of the Crab Museum in Margate
Crab Museum
Episode: Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain introduce Curious Cases
Professor Katherine Astbury
Professor of French Studies
University of Warwick
Episode: Marie Antoinette: last French queen before the Revolution
Jen Brister
Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer
Episode: Marie Antoinette: last French queen before the Revolution
Professor Josephine Quinn
Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Roman, North African, and Phoenician history and archaeology.
University of Cambridge
Episode: Hannibal of Carthage: fearsome enemy of ancient Rome
Professor Islam Issa
Multi-award-winning author, broadcaster, curator, and academic, expert in the cultural history of the Middle East
Birmingham City University
Episode: Alexandria: city of knowledge and culture
Dr. Jagjeet Lally
Associate Professor of the History of Early Modern and Colonial India at UCL
UCL
Episode: India between empires: the long 18th century

Host

Greg Jenner
Public historian, author, and broadcaster, known for facilitating engaging discussions that make history entertaining and informative.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27k ratings
  • well…

    This podcast? It’s okay..I normally love history but…this kinda makes it boring almost like Im gonna fall asleep if I listen to this podcast in the day that’s why this is my go-to fall asleep podcast…sorry-ReviewB00K

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    1
    ReviewB00K
    United States18 days ago
  • Noisy

    Partiale really interesting. But unfortunately out of context - it’s ’just about Marie Antoinette’ - nothing else really.

    That noisy guy in particular is unnecessary, but also the women… please less banter (it’s not so funny for listeners🙄), and more interesting history.

    Have your banters AFTER the shows please and enjoy.

    I don’t want to subscribe to this…

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    2
    cvc.1111
    South Africa21 days ago
  • Truly great listen

    What a joy! Love this podcast. If you enjoy a good true tale and great storytelling, this is your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kitchentable
    United States23 days ago
  • No

    I understand the necessity of advertising in these times, but I draw the line at advertising for a pipeline in the Great Lakes. Unfollowing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    swamirara
    United States23 days ago
  • So amazing

    Absolutely love it thank you mate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1234angss
    Australiaa month ago

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Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain introduce Curious Cases
Q: What does it mean to say that crabs have evolved five times?
Crabs have evolved independently on several occasions, resulting in different species exhibiting crab-like characteristics due to similar environmental pressures.
Alexandria: city of knowledge and culture
Q: How did librarians in Alexandria expand their book collections?
They stole books from ships docking in the city and kept the original while returning a copy.
Alexandria: city of knowledge and culture
Q: Which wonder of the world was built on Pharos in Ptolemaic Alexandria?
The Lighthouse.
Alexandria: city of knowledge and culture
Q: Why was Alexandria important?
It became a global knowledge capital and a trade capital, growing rapidly and reaching a population of a million at one point.
Alexandria: city of knowledge and culture
Q: Where is Alexandria?
It's on the Mediterranean, on the Nile Delta, south of Greece, but also in Africa, in the north-east of Africa.

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This comedy history podcast presents a unique blend of entertainment and education, aiming to make historical narratives accessible and engaging. Host Greg Jenner is joined by comedians and expert historians to explore a wide array of topics, from significant historical figures to quirky cultural phenomena. Episodes cover diverse subjects such as the lives of royals, revolutionary movements, and even the evolution of everyday items like high-heels and ice cream. With a humorous touch, the podcast invites listeners to laugh while learning, often featuring unexpected anecdotes and connections that reveal the complexity and richness of the past.

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1. Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock
2. Matthew Wills
3. Joanna Wolf
4. Ned Sussat-Williams
5. Professor Katherine Astbury
6. Jen Brister
7. Professor Josephine Quinn
8. Professor Islam Issa

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