You're Dead to Me
The comedy show taking history seriously, ad-free
$6.99/month or $49.99/year
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 does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium for Joan of Arc to become a saint? And was Catherine the Great really all that great? Whether you want to explore ancient landmarks like Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, dance through the history of Broadway and Bollywood, or find out how the Tudors rose to power, Greg and his guests promise to teach you something new that you won’t have heard in history lessons. Previous episodes of You’re Dead To Me have covered everything from royals to revolutionaries, actors to activists and divas to dictators. Take a stroll through the history of high-heeled shoes or get the scoop on the history of ice cream. Maybe you’d like to paint like the cave artists of the Palaeolithic era, work out like a Victorian bodybuilder, or fight like a Spartan? We’ve even hosted a special, live episode with the BBC Concert Orchestra to explore the dramatic life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Whatever your historical interests, Greg and his guests make even the trickiest topics easy to follow. Join them for a history lesson that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening - with no homework required.
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Hosts & Guests
5 stars for host and experts.
17/11/2024
The comedians are painfully unfunny, 1 star.
Great topics - annoying comics
7 Jan
Feels forced comically, podcasts are great when the chemistry between hosts is genuine. Not so much here.
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11/11/2024
It’s a great podcast. 😁
Treasure!
15/08/2024
A brilliant series that always manages to get me interested in bits of history I never thought I would find interesting…and funny.
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- CreatorBBC Radio 4
- Years Active2019 - 2025
- Episodes208
- RatingClean
- Copyright© (C) BBC 2025
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- ProviderBBC Studios Distribution Limited
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