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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
Haircare
African American Women's History
Beauty Culture

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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Greg Jenner is joined in the eighteenth century by historian Professor Katherine Astbury and comedian Jen Brister to learn about French queen Marie Antoinette. Born an Austrian princess, Marie Antoinette went on to be the last queen of France before ... more

Greg Jenner is joined in ancient North Africa by classicist Professor Josephine Quinn and comedian Darren Harriott to learn about Hannibal of Carthage and his war with Rome. Located in modern-day Tunisia, Carthage was once a Mediterranean superpower ... more

Greg Jenner is joined in Egypt by historian Professor Islam Issa and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about the history of science and philosophy in the city of Alexandria. Founded by ancient conqueror Alexander the Great, Alexandria from its ea... more

Greg Jenner is joined in early modern India by historian Dr Jagjeet Lally and comedian Nish Kumar to learn all about the subcontinent’s dynamic eighteenth century. From the sixteenth century, the dominant power in India was the Mughal Empire. Accordi... more

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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
Nish Kumar
Comedian, presenter and podcaster, co-host of Pod Save the UK
Episode: India between empires: the long 18th century
Professor Jill Burke
Professor of Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Renaissance Beauty: hair, makeup and skincare in the 16th century
Tatty Macleod
Bilingual comedian and social media star
Episode: Renaissance Beauty: hair, makeup and skincare in the 16th century
Chloe Petts
Award-nominated stand-up comedian
Episode: Viking Women: wives, weavers and warriors
Ed Byrne
Comedian, actor, and writer known for numerous TV appearances and live shows
Episode: Kellogg Brothers: a family feud and the creation of a cereal empire
Olivette Otele
Distinguished research professor of the legacies and memory of slavery
SOAS, University of London
Episode: Alexandre Dumas: author of The Three Musketeers

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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 26.8k ratings
  • Love it!

    I learn and laugh! Great format and excellent execution!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frustratedthirdtry
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dead to Me Gives Me Life

    I’m a new follower to this show but I’m eating it up as fast as I can!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KirraLo12345352
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great listen

    Always engaging and look forward to episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @samypaden
    United Statesa month ago
  • Pls no radio edits

    I love it.it is brilliant and love the funny comedians

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ha ha 😂 😂😂
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love the show

    One star for all this premium subscriber nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    m.buchanan
    United Statesa month ago

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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.
India between empires: the long 18th century
Q: What do you think about the culture of coffee houses in 18th century India?
Dr. Jagjeet suggests that coffee houses were becoming central to social life, drawing some parallels with Ottoman coffee houses.

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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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2. Professor Islam Issa
3. Dr. Jagjeet Lally
4. Nish Kumar
5. Professor Jill Burke
6. Tatty Macleod
7. Chloe Petts
8. Ed Byrne

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