Podcasts by Youre Dead to Me

Introducing… Being Roman with Mary Beard from 2023-11-24T08:00

In her new series for BBC Radio 4, Mary Beard reveals some of the real people from the Roman Empire - from a slave to an emperor.

Beneath the starched togas and the pungent fug of gladiat...

Shakespeare (Radio Edit) from 2023-11-10T08:00

In this episode, recorded live at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Farah Karim-Cooper and comedian Richard Herring to learn all about the life, lege...

Shakespeare from 2023-11-03T07:00

In this episode, recorded live at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Farah Karim-Cooper and comedian Richard Herring to learn all about the life, lege...

Medieval Ghost Stories from 2023-10-27T06:00

In this special Halloween episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Michael Carter and actor Mathew Baynton to learn all about ghost stories in the European Middle Ages. From the 12th century onwards...

Victorian Bodybuilding (Radio Edit) from 2023-09-30T09:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Vanessa Heggie and comedian Darren Harriott to learn about the bodybuilding boom of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The latter part of the 19th century saw the beg...

Ivan The Terrible (Radio Edit) from 2023-09-23T09:00

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 an...

Agrippina the Younger (Radio Edit) from 2023-09-16T09:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Emma Southon and comedian Cariad Lloyd in first-century Rome to meet Agrippina the Younger.

Empress, overbearing mother of the Emperor Nero and murder...

P.T. Barnum (Radio Edit) from 2023-09-09T09:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Benjamin Reiss and comedian Desiree Burch in 19th-century America to meet the self-proclaimed showman, P.T. Barnum. He was a man famous for his museums an...

Hatshepsut (Radio Edit) from 2023-09-02T09:00

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...

Leonardo da Vinci - Live (Radio Edit) from 2023-08-26T09:00

In this special, live episode of You’re Dead To Me, Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Catherine Fletcher and comedian Dara Ó Briain to learn about Leonardo da Vinci.

Leonardo lived from 1452 t...

Atlantis (Radio Edit) from 2023-08-19T09:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Stephen Kershaw and comedian Sophie Duker to dive into the myth of Atlantis.

The Atlantean story has its origins in the writings of the ancient Greek philosophe...

Medieval Science (Radio Edit) from 2023-08-12T09:00

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...

Nell Gwyn (Radio Edit) from 2023-08-05T09:00

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 Gwy...

Ancient Athenian Democracy (Radio Edit) from 2023-07-29T09:00

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 ...

Zheng Yi Sao (Radio Edit) from 2023-07-22T09:00

Greg Jenner, comedian Ria Lina and Prof Ronald C Po investigate one of the most successful pirates to have ever lived, Zheng Yi Sao. During the 18th century Qing dynasty, she led the most feared...

The History of Timekeeping (Radio Edit) from 2023-07-15T09:00

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 ...

Agatha Christie (Radio Edit) from 2023-07-08T11:05

Sue Perkins and Dr Lucy Worsley join Greg Jenner to discuss the life of world-famous novelist, Agatha Christie.

Agatha Christie is arguably the greatest ever crime novelist but her work ha...

Medieval Irish Folklore (Live) from 2023-06-02T06:00

In this special live episode, recorded at the Hay Festival, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Gillian Kenny and comedian Seán Burke to learn about medieval Irish folklore.

We’re focusing on the ...

Agatha Christie from 2023-05-19T06:00

Sue Perkins and Dr Lucy Worsley join Greg Jenner to discuss the life of world-famous novelist, Agatha Christie.

Agatha Christie is arguably the greatest ever crime novelist but her work h...

Leonardo da Vinci (Live) from 2023-05-12T06:00

In this special episode of You’re Dead To Me, recorded in front of a live audience, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Catherine Fletcher and comedian Dara Ó Briain to learn about Leonardo da Vi...

Victorian Bodybuilding from 2023-05-05T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Vanessa Heggie and comedian Darren Harriot to learn about the bodybuilding boom of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The latter part of the 19th century saw the begi...

The Rise of the Tudors from 2023-04-28T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Adam Chapman and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean to learn about the rise of the Tudor dynasty.

The Tudors are probably the most famous ruling dynasty in British ...

Cleopatra from 2023-04-21T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Shushma Malik and comedian Thanyia Moore to learn about Cleopatra.

Cleopatra – the seventh Ancient Egyptian Queen to bear that name – was born around 69 BCE and...

Al Andalus from 2023-04-14T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Amira Bennison and comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri to learn about Al Andalus.

From 711 to 1492, a significant amount of the Iberian peninsula – modern day Spain an...

The Jacobites from 2023-04-07T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jeremy Filet and comedian Eleanor Morton to learn about the Jacobites.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, across Britain and Ireland, the Jacobite movement was...

Atlantis from 2023-03-31T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Stephen Kershaw and comedian Sophie Duker to dive into the myth of Atlantis. The Atlantean story has its origins in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plat...

Sarah Bernhardt from 2023-03-24T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Sharon Marcus and comedian Isy Suttie to learn about the actor Sarah Bernhardt, a global icon in the 19th and 20th centuries who died a century ago. Bernhardt was o...

The Columbian Exchange from 2023-03-17T07:00

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 globalisatio...

Frederick Douglass from 2023-03-10T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Emily Bernard and comedian Toussaint Douglass in 19th century America to meet the remarkable Frederick Douglass. From heartbreaking beginnings, Frederick fou...

Vital Electricity from 2023-03-03T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Iwan Rhys Morus and comedian Olga Koch in the 17th century to learn all about "vital electricity". From elaborate party tricks to questionable medicinal clai...

The Indus Civilisation from 2023-02-24T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Dr Danika Parikh and comedian Ahir Shah in the Bronze Age to explore the ancient Indus civilisation. They take a close look at the terracotta, toilets and even th...

Early Medieval Papacy from 2023-02-17T07:00

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...

Valentine’s Special: Georgian Courtship from 2023-02-10T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Sally Holloway and comedian Caraid Lloyd in the long 18th century to explore Georgian love and courtship. Forget Bridgerton and allow us to guide you through...

Announcing Series 6 from 2023-02-03T09:00

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 February, 2023.

Grainne O’Malley (Radio Edit) from 2023-01-21T10:30

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 changi...

Ancient Greek&Roman Medicine (Radio Edit) from 2023-01-14T10:30

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 ...

The Asante Empire (Radio Edit) from 2023-01-07T10:30

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, f...

Prohibition in the USA (Radio Edit) from 2022-12-31T10:30

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...

Medieval Christmas (Radio Edit) from 2022-12-09T07:00

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 conti...

Christmas with Charles Dickens from 2022-12-05T07:00

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. Listen

Greg Jenner talks to Lucy Worsley about Lady Killers from 2022-11-11T07:00

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 a...

The Haitian Revolution (Radio Edit) from 2022-10-22T06:00

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 loo...

Saladin (Radio Edit) from 2022-10-22T05:50

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 enduri...

Mary Shelley (Radio Edit) from 2022-10-14T06:10

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 ac...

The Ancient Olympics (Radio Edit) from 2022-10-14T06:00

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 acti...

The Tang Dynasty (Radio Edit) from 2022-10-07T06:10

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 Emp...

Eleanor of Aquitaine (Radio Edit) from 2022-10-07T06:00

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 Engla...

The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live) from 2022-09-16T06:00

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 ...

Medieval Animals from 2022-09-10T08:40

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 h...

Ibn Battuta from 2022-09-02T06:00

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 ...

The History of Timekeeping from 2022-08-26T06:00

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 ...

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba from 2022-08-19T06:00

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,...

The Terracotta Army from 2022-08-12T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient China by Professor Julia Lovell and special guest Phil Wang as they take a closer look at The Terracotta Army.

In 1974 a family of farmers made arguably t...

Black Georgian England from 2022-08-05T06:00

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 Lon...

Julius Caesar’s Rise To Power from 2022-07-29T06:00

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...

Julie d'Aubigny from 2022-07-22T06:00

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 ...

Istanbul in the Ottoman Golden Age from 2022-07-15T06:00

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 Ist...

Captain Cook's First Voyage from 2022-07-08T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined in the 18th century by historian Dr Katherine Parker and comedian James Nokise on the maiden voyage across the Pacific ocean with Captain Cook.

He discovers why Tahi...

Ancient Athenian Democracy from 2022-07-01T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient Greece by special guests Professor Michael Scott and comedian Alice Fraser as they examine the start of democracy with the Athenians.

Aside from it obviou...

The Bayeux Tapestry from 2022-06-24T06:00

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 whi...

Hatshepsut from 2022-06-17T06:00

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...

Frederick the Great of Prussia from 2022-06-10T06:00

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...

Announcing Series 5 from 2022-06-07T09:31

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.

Medieval Christmas from 2021-12-17T07:00

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 thro...

Zheng Yi Sao from 2021-11-26T07:00

Greg Jenner, comedian Ria Lina and Prof Ronald C Po investigate one of the most successful pirates to have ever lived, Zheng Yi Sao. During the 18th century Qing dynasty, she led the most feared...

Mary Wollstonecraft from 2021-11-19T07:00

Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Corin Throsby and comic Cariad Lloyd discuss the life and legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft. As a successful ghostwriter, an advocate of human rights and witty book cri...

The History of Ice Cream from 2021-11-12T07:00

Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Annie Gray and Richard Osman get the inside scoop on the history of this delicious dessert while packing in as many of their 'flavourite' ice cream puns as possible...

Mary Seacole from 2021-11-05T07:00

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...

Disability in the Ancient World from 2021-10-29T06:00

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 ...

Owain Glyndŵr from 2021-10-22T06:00

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,...

Paul Robeson from 2021-10-15T06:00

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. Famou...

Çatalhöyük and the Neolithic Revolution from 2021-10-08T06:00

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 prehi...

Sake Dean Mahomed from 2021-10-01T06:00

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 M...

Medieval Science from 2021-09-24T06:00

There's a school of thought out there that, following the fall of the Roman Empire around Europe, there's a decline in knowledge, technologies, and economics. But is this true?

Greg Jenne...

The History of High Heels from 2021-09-17T06:00

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 colou...

Nell Gwyn from 2021-09-10T06:00

One of the original comedic rags to riches stories, Nell Gwyn. We're travelling back to 17th century England to delve into a celebrity of the Restoration era, one of the first actresses in comed...

Ramesses The Great from 2021-09-03T06:00

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 ...

Fairy Tales from 2021-08-27T06:00

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 wickedl...

Ivan the Terrible from 2021-08-20T06:00

Was he really so terrible (hint: yes!), or is it all just a translation error (well, sort of)? Greg Jenner and his guests dive into the life, times, and crimes of Russia's first Tsar, the infamo...

Announcing Series 4 from 2021-08-13T06:00

We’re back! Greg Jenner previews some of the topics and guest coming up in a new series of You're Dead To Me.

Genghis Khan (Radio Edit) from 2021-06-19T09:30

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 wer...

The Egyptian Pyramids (Radio Edit) from 2021-06-12T09:30

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...

Joan of Arc (Radio Edit) from 2021-06-05T09:30

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 ...

The Battle of Salamis (Radio Edit) from 2021-05-29T09:30

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...

Lord Byron (Radio Edit) from 2021-05-22T09:30

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 j...

Boudica (Radio Edit) from 2021-05-15T09:30

Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the important questions surrounding Queen Boudica including: Is she a feminist icon? How do you pronounce her name? And was she really ginger? Get ready to for...

P.T. Barnum from 2021-04-23T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Benjamin Reiss and comedian Desiree Burch in the 19th century to meet self proclaimed showman P T Barnum.

A man famous for his museums and sho...

Prohibition in the USA from 2021-04-16T06:00

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.

From Bootleggers, Wet’s and Dry...

Sacagawea from 2021-04-09T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Katrina Phillips and comedian Alex Edelman in the 19th century to meet an icon of American history, Sacagawea. Hired to lead Jefferson’s Corps of Discover...

Becoming America from 2021-04-02T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Joanne Freeman and comedian Chris Addison in the 18th century to look at the birth of a nation as America takes its first steps after achieving independen...

The Harlem Renaissance from 2021-03-26T07:00

In the first of five special episodes on US history, Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Emily Bernard and Roy Wood Jr in 1920s New York as they take a look at the movers and shakers of the Harlem Ren...

Chevalier de Saint-Georges from 2021-03-19T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Olivette Otele and comedian Sophie Duker in 18th century France to meet the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Born the son of a slave and a white plantation own...

Old Norse Literature from 2021-03-12T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Janina Ramirez and comedian Kae Kurd in medieval Iceland to delve into the world of old Norse literature. It's full of elves, giants, trolls, gods, deadly m...

The Tang Dynasty from 2021-03-05T07:00

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 Chin...

King James VI of Scotland from 2021-02-26T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Anna Whitelock and comedian Larry Dean in 16th-century Scotland to meet King James VI, the first Stuart king to rule Scotland and England simultaneously. He...

The Asante Empire from 2021-02-19T07:00

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 storytel...

The Borgias from 2021-02-12T07:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Catherine Fletcher and comedian Phil Wang in 15th-century Rome as they introduce us to the infamous Borgias family. With dynastic alliances, poisonous rin...

Ancient Greek&Roman Medicine from 2021-02-05T07:00

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 fl...

A message from Greg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Greg Jenner has news of Series 3 and shares some other listening recommendations.

Grainne O’Malley from 2021-01-29T07:00

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...

The Ancient Babylonians from 2021-01-22T07:00

Host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Kae Kurd in Ancient Mesopotamia as they explore the Babylonian civiliisation. If your knowledge of Babylon doesn’t extend...

Agrippina the Younger from 2021-01-15T09:00

Greg Jenner is joined by returning guests, historian Dr Emma Southon and comedian Cariad Lloyd as they travel back to 1st-century Rome to meet Agrippina the Younger. Empress, overbearing mother ...

The Mughal Empire (Radio Edit) from 2021-01-06T08:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Mehreen Chida-Razvi and comedian Sindhu Vee to explore the Mughal Empire and its legacy in art and architecture.

We learn why an Emperor always needed...

The History of Chocolate (Radio Edit) from 2020-12-26T10:30

Greg Jenner is joined by chocolate historian Alex Hutchinson and British TV legend Richard Osman to explore the culinary and cultural history of chocolate.

How did cacao become chocolate a...

The Victorian Christmas (Radio Edit) from 2020-12-21T07:00

Why do we celebrate Christmas with cards, crackers and a tree? Join us as we travel back and explore the weird and wonderful history of the Victorian Christmas.

Just who the Dickens had th...

Josephine Baker (Radio Edit) from 2020-12-16T08:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker was a renowned perfo...

The Mayflower (Radio Edit) from 2020-12-12T10:30

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Misha Ewen and comedian Alex Edelman to take a trip back in time and across the Atlantic with the passengers of The Mayflower.

A Muddy Knees Media pr...

The Witch Craze (Radio Edit) from 2020-12-08T08:30

Revisit the dark days of the European Witch Craze when one book turned the world upside down and a disgruntled patriarchy murdered thousands of innocent women. Greg Jenner's guests are comedian ...

The History of Football (Radio Edit) from 2020-12-05T10:30

Where did football come from? Was it really invented in China or is the truth a little closer to home? And what’s the truth behind the history of the women’s game? Greg Jenner is joined by comed...

Stonehenge (Radio Edit) from 2020-12-01T10:30

Greg Jenner digs into the history and mystery of Stonehenge. Is it really the symbol of fertility and scene of sacrifice it’s portrayed to be, and what part of Stonehenge is the henge exactly? F...

Harriet Tubman (Radio Edit) from 2020-11-28T10:30

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Desiree Burch and historian Dr Michell Chresfield to explore the life of the American hero and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. From a torturous childhood to surge...

Young Napoleon (Radio Edit) from 2020-11-21T10:45

Never mind the famous battles, who was the real Napoleon and what events turned him from a young Corsican officer to one of history’s greatest figures? Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Dan Schr...

Neanderthals (Radio Edit) from 2020-11-21T10:30

Greg Jenner is joined by the brilliant comedian Tim Minchin and Palaeolithic archaeologist Dr Becky Wragg Sykes as they take us way back in time to visit the Neanderthals. Just who were the Nean...

The Aztecs (Radio Edit) from 2020-11-14T10:45

Travel back to the land of the Aztecs for stories of sacrifice and fancy diets. Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Joel Dommett and historian Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock to ask just how much food c...

Blackbeard (Radio Edit) from 2020-11-14T10:30

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Stu Goldsmith and historian Dr Rebecca Simon for a hilarious look at the life of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard.

Produced by Dan Morelle Scripted by Greg...

The Egyptian Pyramids from 2020-09-11T06:00

Host 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...

Genghis Khan from 2020-09-04T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Professor 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 sil...

Notting Hill Carnival from 2020-08-28T04:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Meleisa Ono-George and comedian Nathan Caton to learn all about the roots of Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street festival in Europe. We follow the history from ...

Jack Sheppard from 2020-08-21T04:00

Host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Lena Liapi and comedian Stu Goldsmith in 18th century London to examine the life of infamous criminal, Jack Sheppard. From his early years in the workh...

The Haitian Revolution from 2020-08-14T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by Professor 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. We ...

Vampires in Gothic Literature from 2020-08-07T06:00

Host Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Corin Throsby and Comedian Ed Gamble to look at the role and development of vampire characters throughout 19th century Gothic literature and its continuing effec...

The Battle of Salamis from 2020-07-31T06:00

Host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Michael Scott and comedian Shappi Khorsandi to head back to 480BCE for one of history’s most notorious naval battles - The Battle of Salamis. On...

The Mughal Empire from 2020-04-03T09:56

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Mehreen Chida-Razvi and comedian Sindhu Vee to explore The Mughal Empire and its legacy in art and architecture.

We learn why an Emperor always neede...

Eleanor of Aquitaine from 2020-03-27T12:34

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 bot...

The History of Chocolate from 2020-03-20T13:48

Greg Jenner is joined by chocolate historian Alex Hutchinson and British TV legend Richard Osman to explore the culinary and cultural history of chocolate - Britain's favourite confectionery. Listen

Josephine Baker from 2020-03-13T06:00

Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker.

Josephine Baker was a renowne...

The Ancient Olympics from 2020-03-06T09:34

Greg Jenner and his guests Professor Michael Scott and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi limber up for a trip to the ancient Olympics.

Discover the drastic measures taken to prevent women watch...

The Mayflower from 2020-03-06T08:51

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Misha Ewen and comedian Alex Edelman to take a trip back in time and across the Atlantic with the passengers of The Mayflower.

They ask all the most p...

Mary Shelley from 2020-02-28T16:55

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 us as we all question our li...

Neanderthals from 2020-02-28T16:52

Greg Jenner is joined by the brilliant comedian Tim Minchin and Palaeolithic archaeologist Dr Becky Wragg Sykes as they take us way back in time to visit the mysterious world of Neanderthals. Ju...

You’re Dead To Me 2 from 2020-02-25T12:56

We’re back! Greg Jenner looks ahead to the new series and back at some highlights from series one.

The Victorian Christmas from 2019-12-13T07:00

Why do we celebrate Christmas with cards, crackers and a tree? Join us as we travel back and explore the weird and wonderful history of the Victorian Christmas.

Just who the Dickens had t...

The History of General Elections from 2019-11-22T00:01

You’re Dead To Me returns for a special episode on The History of General Elections. Welcome to the world of “bludgeon men”, “potwallopers”, and electorates of sheep (!). Travel back to the 18th...

Saladin from 2019-10-25T04:00

You might 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 ...

The Witch Craze from 2019-10-21T09:34

Discover the truth behind the European Witch Craze. Far from the world of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, discover how one book turned the world upside down as a disgruntled patriarchy murdered thousa...

Lord Byron from 2019-10-18T04:00

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 j...

Stonehenge from 2019-10-11T07:42

Greg Jenner digs into the history and mystery surrounding Stonehenge. Is it really the symbol of fertility and scene of sacrifice it’s portrayed to be, and what part of Stonehenge is the henge e...

The Aztecs from 2019-10-04T04:00

Travel back to the land of the Aztecs to discover that they’re not that dissimilar to the Tudors, but with more human sacrifices.

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Joel Dommett and histori...

Joan of Arc from 2019-09-27T15:36

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...

Young Napoleon from 2019-09-23T10:12

Never mind the famous battles, who was the real Napoleon? Where did he come from? What events conspired to turn him from a young Corsican officer to one of history’s greatest figures? How intens...

Justinian and Theodora from 2019-09-20T15:05

Forget Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Justinian and Theodora were the power couple of the Byzantine era. From withstanding riots to protecting women’s rights, how did a woman from such humble beginnings (an...

Mansa Musa from 2019-09-20T14:26

Who was Mansa Musa and how did he become the world’s richest man… ever? What did he do with his wealth? And why did everyone around him keep dying? Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Athena Kugbl...

LGBTQ History from 2019-09-20T14:20

From Molly Houses to secret diaries, discover the real-life stories that make up the history of the LGBT community.

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Suzie Ruffell and Dr Justin Bengry, h...

Blackbeard from 2019-09-13T15:49

Timbers are shivering as Greg Jenner digs down on the legendary pirate, Blackbeard. Why did Blackbeard blockade a small town while scratching himself in frustration? How many wives is too many w...

The History of Football from 2019-09-13T15:23

Where did football come from? Was it really invented in China or is the truth a little closer to home?

Why was knife crime such a problem for football hundreds of years ago? And what’s th...

Harriet Tubman from 2019-09-13T15:19

We are heading down to the Underground Railroad to discover the incredible life of American hero and abolitionist Harriet Tubman. From a torturous childhood to surgery without anaesthetic, get r...

The Spartans from 2019-09-13T15:14

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian and king of the I’m a Celebrity jungle, Joel Dommett, and Warwick University classics professor Michael Scott as the trio charge headlong into the legend of the...

Boudica from 2019-09-13T15:10

Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the important questions surrounding Queen Boudica including: Is she a feminist icon? How do you pronounce her name? And was she really ginger?

Get ready...

Welcome to You're Dead To Me from 2019-09-12T16:41

Greg Jenner introduces his new history podcast for people who don’t like history or who forgot to learn any at school.