Podcast Episodes

The Indus Civilisation: life in Bronze Age South Asia

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 the uni…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Early Medieval Papacy

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 …

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Georgian Courtship: love and marriage in 18th-century England

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Dr Sally Holloway and comedian Cariad Lloyd in the long 18th century to explore Georgian love and courtship. Forget Bridgerton and Jane Austen – this is a historical h…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Announcing Series 6

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.

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

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 le…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

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 w…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

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…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

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 Proh…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

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 …

Published on 3 years ago

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.

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Published on 3 years ago