You're Dead to Me

Frederick the Great of Prussia

06.10.2022 - By BBC Radio 4Play

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Greg Jenner is joined by special guests Stephen Fry and Dr Bodie Ashton as they travel back to 18th-century Prussia to meet Frederick the Great. Widely known for making Prussia a military power while modernising and liberalising culture, Frederick was a complicated character, shaped by a tragic childhood ruled by his cruel father. We uncover why he wasn’t the greatest ally to neighbouring countries, and why forks enraged his father - and answer the crucial question of whether it's King of Prussia or King in Prussia. Written and produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner

Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow

Research by Claudia Treacher

Project Management: Siefe Miyo

Audio Producer: Abi Paterson The Athletic production for BBC Radio 4

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