You're Dead to Me

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.
Hosts & Guests
History geek
3 Feb
So good love the comedians my fave is the Stone Age on really recommend this
Best podcast
15 Jan
I have only learnt about certain parts of history through this.Should be top 10 history podcasts but other shows are overrated.One Massive problem is the radio edits just put them somewhere else or remove them.I think some of the one star reviews are just people doing it for no reason
Comedian ruined it for me
23 Jan
I listened to the episode about Owain Glyndŵr. Liked the contribution from the two other presenters but Elis James was struggling and seemed desperate to be clever and funny but instead came across as puerile. The sycophantic laughing from the other two didn’t help either.
Great
12 Jan
It’s educational funny I loved it and also I like the picture
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- Channel
- CreatorBBC Radio 4
- Years Active2019 - 2025
- Episodes210
- RatingClean
- Copyright© (C) BBC 2025
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