You're Dead To Me

By BBC Radio 4

Comedy History

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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.

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Grainne O’Malley (Radio Edit)

01.21.2023

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Gillian Kenny and comedian Catherine Bohart in 16th-century Ireland to look at the life of pirate queen Grainne O’Malley. Against the backdrop of the changing legal landscape of Ireland as it faced brutality ...

You're Dead To Me episodes:

01.21.2023 Grainne O’Malley (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Gillian Kenny and comedian Catherine Bohart in 16th-century Ireland to look at the life of pirate queen Grainne O’Malley. Against the backdrop of the changing legal landscape of Ireland as it faced brutality ...
01.14.2023 Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Kristi Upson-Saia and comedian Stu Goldsmith to explore the strange world of Ancient Greek and Roman medicine. Welcome to a world where health was fleeting and water could be dangerous. The team will ...
01.07.2023 The Asante Empire (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Augustus Casely-Hayford OBE and comedian Sophie Duker to explore the incredible Asante Empire. We learn the roots of Ghanian heritage - from storytelling, fabric, food, music and rhythm as communication, to how centuries ...
12.31.2022 Prohibition in the USA (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Sarah Churchwell and comedian Kemah Bob in 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after-effects of Prohibition. They take a look at the origins of the Prohibition laws and hear how a movement ...
12.09.2022 Medieval Christmas (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner and his guests Miles Jupp and Dr Eleanor Janega go back to the medieval Christmas for this one-off festive special. They look at the history and traditions that have thankfully continued through the ages, like gift-giving and stuffed ...
12.05.2022 Christmas with Charles Dickens Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Emily Bell and Mike Wozniak to find out what Christmas was like with Charles Dickens. We take a walk through the many Christmases of the renowned Victorian author. From elephants walking on ice to ...
11.11.2022 Greg Jenner talks to Lucy Worsley about Lady Killers Greg Jenner and fellow historian Lucy Worsley discuss Lucy’s Radio 4 podcast, Lady Killers, which is about Victorian murderesses. Lucy explains why she wanted to examine these historical cases and what these women's stories tell us about life and society ...
10.22.2022 The Haitian Revolution (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Marlene Daut and comedian Athena Kugblenu to examine the events and aftermath of the 18th century revolution in Haiti, the first nation to abolish slavery. They look at the life of revolutionary leader Toussaint ...
10.22.2022 Saladin (Radio Edit) You may have learned about Richard the Lionheart in school (or from Disney’s Robin Hood), but how much do you know about his opponent, the legendary Saladin? Why does Saladin have such an enduring reputation as a good guy? Host ...
10.14.2022 Mary Shelley (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by literary expert Dr Corin Throsby and comedian Lauren Pattison to explore the often turbulent life of literary icon Mary Shelley. Join them as we all question our life achievements while discussing the groundbreaking work Mary ...
10.14.2022 The Ancient Olympics (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner and his guests Prof Michael Scott and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi limber up for a trip to the ancient Olympics. Discover the drastic measures taken to prevent women watching the action. Hear how the gruelling challenges brought a whole ...
10.07.2022 The Tang Dynasty (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Tineke D’Haeseleer and comedian Evelyn Mok in medieval China to explore the Tang Dynasty. Known as the Golden Age of China, it was the time of China’s Emperor Wu, the only woman to ...
10.07.2022 Eleanor of Aquitaine (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by historian Gabby Storey and comedian Rachel Parris to take a look at the action-packed life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. She was the only woman ever to be queen of both England and France. She took ...
09.16.2022 The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live) 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 ...
09.10.2022 Medieval Animals Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Tim Wingard and Kiri Pritchard-McLean to look at what we know about animals in medieval Europe. From hunting and farming to companionship and entertainment, animals have long been a part of our culture but ...
09.02.2022 Ibn Battuta Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Amira Bennison and Nabil Abdulrashid in medieval Morocco to meet the globetrotter Ibn Battuta. This 14th-century traveller covered a mind-boggling 73,000 miles and is the author of arguably one of the world’s most famous ...
08.26.2022 The History of Timekeeping Greg Jenner is joined by Dr David Rooney and Desiree Burch at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping. Covering everything from the origins of timekeeping to time in space, we even learn how you can ...
08.19.2022 Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba Greg Jenner is joined in 17th-century West Africa by Dr Daniel F. Silva and Athena Kugblenu to meet the warrior queen, Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba. One of the most formidable queens in history, Njinga lived a tumultuous life and ...
08.12.2022 The Terracotta Army Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient China by Prof Julia Lovell and special guest Phil Wang as they take a close look at The Terracotta Army. In 1974, a family of farmers made arguably the greatest ever archaeological discovery when ...
08.05.2022 Black Georgian England Host Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Gretchen Gerzina and special guest Kwame Asante in Georgian England as they meet some of the leading figures of Black History. With communities thriving in London and the port cities of England, we ...
07.29.2022 Julius Caesar’s Rise To Power Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Shushma Malik and Ahir Shah as they travel back to Ancient Rome to meet one of history’s biggest names, Julius Caesar. With a name so good his family used it multiple times, for every ...
07.22.2022 Julie d'Aubigny Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Sara Barker and returning special guest Catherine Bohart to travel back to 17th-century France and meet the notorious Julie d'Aubigny. Hers is an extraordinary story that includes duels, an elaborate escape plot and multiple ...
07.15.2022 Istanbul in the Ottoman Golden Age Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Ebru Boyar and special guest Sue Perkins as they travel back 500 years to explore the Ottoman Empire. They take a look at the cultural richness and diversity of Istanbul through the ages, from ...
07.08.2022 Captain Cook's First Voyage Greg Jenner is joined in the 18th century by historian Dr Katherine Parker and comedian James Nokise on a maiden voyage across the Pacific Ocean with Captain Cook. Join us as we discover why Tahititi is always a good idea, ...
07.01.2022 Ancient Athenian Democracy Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient Greece by special guests Prof Michael Scott and comedian Alice Fraser as they examine the start of democracy with the Athenians. Aside from it obviously being a system that only benefitted men, they find ...
06.24.2022 The Bayeux Tapestry Greg Jenner is joined by special guests Dr Janina Ramirez and Lou Sanders in 11th-century Europe to take a close look at the Bayeux Tapestry. They explore the history of this famous artefact which is in fact, not a tapestry ...
06.17.2022 Hatshepsut Greg Jenner is joined by special guests Kemah Bob and Dr Campbell Price as they head back to Ancient Egypt to meet the unique and powerful ruler, Hatshepsut. She reigned for over 20 years, built a temple which is still ...
06.10.2022 Frederick the Great of Prussia 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 ...
06.07.2022 Announcing Series 5 We’re back! Greg Jenner previews some of the topics and guest coming up in the new series of You're Dead To Me which starts on Friday 10 June.
12.17.2021 Medieval Christmas Greg and his guests Miles Jupp and Dr Eleanor Janega go back to the medieval Christmas for this one-off festive special. We look at the history and traditions that have thankfully continued through the ages, like gift-giving and stuffed wild ...
11.26.2021 Zheng Yi Sao Greg Jenner and guests Ria Lina and Prof Ronald C. Po navigate the life of one of the most successful pirates to have ever lived, Zheng Yi Sao. During the 18th century Qing dynasty, she led a huge and feared ...
11.19.2021 Mary Wollstonecraft Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Corin Throsby and Cariad Lloyd discuss the life and legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft. Mary was a successful ghostwriter, an advocate of human rights and a witty book critic who navigated the tumultuous 'Reign of ...
11.12.2021 The History of Ice Cream Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Annie Gray and Richard Osman get the inside scoop on the history of our favourite frozen food while packing in as many of their 'flavourite' ice cream puns as possible (final count: 15!). They ...
11.05.2021 Mary Seacole Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Gretchen Gerzina and comedian Nathan Caton to delve into the extraordinary life and adventures of the 19th-century celebrity, Mary Seacole. Mary was born and raised in Jamaica and rose to fame as a businesswoman ...
10.29.2021 Disability in the Ancient World Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Rosie Jones and historian Dr Jane Draycott to discuss stories of disability from over a thousand years of history, including people with disabilities excelling on the battlefield and others with very well-dressed guide dogs. ...
10.22.2021 Owain Glyndŵr Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Elis James and historian Dr Kathryn Hurlock to explore the life and political career of medieval Welsh rebel Owain Glyndŵr, the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales, who led an uprising against English rule. It’s ...
10.15.2021 Paul Robeson Greg Jenner, comedian Desiree Burch and Prof Shana L. Redmond from Columbia University discuss the astonishing life and legacy of Paul Robeson: the epitome of the American Renaissance man. Famous for his unparalleled bass-baritone voice and relentless struggle for civil ...
10.08.2021 Çatalhöyük and the Neolithic Revolution Greg Jenner and his guests explore the amazing prehistoric site of Çatalhöyük as we learn about the Neolithic Revolution of the Middle East. What is so special about Çatalhöyük and why did prehistoric hunter-gatherers decide to settle down with pottery, ...
10.01.2021 Sake Dean Mahomed Greg Jenner and his guests examine the life of Sake Dean Mahomed who introduced curry, shampooing and therapeutic massage to 19th-century England. He grew up under colonial rule, but Sake Dean Mahomed ended up living in Brighton until the age ...
09.24.2021 Medieval Science Greg Jenner and his guests look at a range of scientific discoveries spanning 1000 years of history, widely known as the medieval period. How were knowledge and scientific findings shared across a world with its countless languages and regions before ...
09.17.2021 The History of High Heels High heels have been around since as early as the 10th century. Today we see them as a cornerstone of footwear fashion, with models strutting their stuff on the catwalk in heels of varying colours and styles. But how has ...
09.10.2021 Nell Gwyn Greg Jenner and his guests travel back to 17th century England to meet a celebrity of the Restoration era. As was one of the first actresses in comedy and a mistress to King Charles II, Nell Gwyn's life was as ...
09.03.2021 Ramesses The Great Greg Jenner and his guests lift the lid on one of Ancient Egypt's greatest rulers, Ramesses the Great. How did Ramesses acquire the nickname 'The Great'? What were the reasons for the adulation he received from his subjects? How long ...
08.27.2021 Fairy Tales Greg Jenner and his guests uncover the gruesome truths behind some of our most-loved fairy tales that have kept children and adults enchanted for centuries. In comedy corner, we have the wickedly funny “evil queen of comedy” Sally Phillips, who ...
08.20.2021 Ivan The Terrible Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the life, times and crimes of Russia's first Tsar, the infamous Ivan the Terrible. Joining Greg are Prof Peter Frankopan from the University of Oxford and Russian-born comedian Olga Koch, whose BBC appearances include ...
06.19.2021 Genghis Khan (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Peter Frankopan and comedian Phil Wang in the 12th century to meet one of the most feared conquerors in world history, Genghis Khan. We find out why silk shirts weren’t just a fashion choice ...
06.12.2021 The Egyptian Pyramids (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Sarah Parcak and comedian Maria Shehata to learn all about the magnificent Egyptian pyramids. We discover how and why pyramids were built, who constructed them, and how space archaeology can help us discover and ...
06.05.2021 Joan of Arc (Radio Edit) Delusion or divine intervention? Learn about Joan of Arc’s super sewing skills, her badass credentials and the story of why it took nearly half a century for her to become a saint. If you think it’s tough being a woman ...
05.29.2021 The Battle of Salamis (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Michael Scott and comedian Shappi Khorsandi in 480 BCE for one of history’s most notorious naval battles - The Battle of Salamis. On their journey through the events leading up to the battle ...
05.22.2021 Lord Byron (Radio Edit) Who was Lord Byron and why did he drive the girls (and many boys) so wild? Find out about this scandalous early celebrity who was described as, "mad, bad and dangerous to know". Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Ed ...

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You're Dead To Me episodes:

Grainne O’Malley (Radio Edit)

Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine (Radio Edit)

The Asante Empire (Radio Edit)

Prohibition in the USA (Radio Edit)

Medieval Christmas (Radio Edit)

Christmas with Charles Dickens

Greg Jenner talks to Lucy Worsley about Lady Killers

The Haitian Revolution (Radio Edit)

Saladin (Radio Edit)

Mary Shelley (Radio Edit)

The Ancient Olympics (Radio Edit)

The Tang Dynasty (Radio Edit)

Eleanor of Aquitaine (Radio Edit)

The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)

Medieval Animals

Ibn Battuta

The History of Timekeeping

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba

The Terracotta Army

Black Georgian England

Julius Caesar’s Rise To Power

Julie d'Aubigny

Istanbul in the Ottoman Golden Age

Captain Cook's First Voyage

Ancient Athenian Democracy

The Bayeux Tapestry

Hatshepsut

Frederick the Great of Prussia

Announcing Series 5

Medieval Christmas

Zheng Yi Sao

Mary Wollstonecraft

The History of Ice Cream

Mary Seacole

Disability in the Ancient World

Owain Glyndŵr

Paul Robeson

Çatalhöyük and the Neolithic Revolution

Sake Dean Mahomed

Medieval Science

The History of High Heels

Nell Gwyn

Ramesses The Great

Fairy Tales

Ivan The Terrible

Genghis Khan (Radio Edit)

The Egyptian Pyramids (Radio Edit)

Joan of Arc (Radio Edit)

The Battle of Salamis (Radio Edit)

Lord Byron (Radio Edit)

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