You're Dead to Me
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.
195 episodes transcribedRobert Bruce
Episode Date: August 2, 2024In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in medieval Scotland by Dr Iain MacInnes and comedian Marjolein Robertson to learn all about Scottish independe...
Minoan Civilisation
Episode Date: July 26, 2024In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in Bronze Age Crete by Dr Stephen Kershaw and comedian Josie Long to learn all about the ancient Minoan civilis...
LGBTQ Life in Weimar Germany
Episode Date: July 19, 2024In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in twentieth-century Germany by Dr Bodie Ashton and comedian Jordan Gray to learn all about LGBTQ life and cult...
Mary Anning
Episode Date: July 12, 2024In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in nineteenth-century England by Dr Michael Taylor and comedian Sara Pascoe to learn all about pioneering palae...
Printing in England
Episode Date: July 5, 2024In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in 15th-Century England by Dr Lydia Zeldenrust and comedian Robin Ince to learn all about the early history of...
Announcing Series 8
Episode Date: July 2, 2024We’re back! Greg Jenner previews the topics and guest coming up in the new series of You're Dead To Me which starts on Friday 5 July, 2024.
Emma of Normandy (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: June 21, 2024Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Elizabeth Tyler and comedian Jen Brister in early medieval England to learn all about Queen Emma of Normandy. Emma...
The Inca Empire (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: June 14, 2024Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Bill Sillar and comedian Sue Perkins to learn all about the South American Inca empire. At their height, the Inca c...
The Queen of Sheba (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: June 7, 2024Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jillian Stinchcomb and comedian Sadia Azmat to learn all about the legendary Queen of Sheba. From her first appearance in...
Introducing History's Secret Heroes Series 2
Episode Date: June 4, 2024Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, resistance and courage in History's...
The History of Bollywood (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: May 31, 2024In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Sunny Singh and broadcaster Poppy Jay to learn all about the history of Indian cinema, colloquiall...
Simón Bolívar (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: May 24, 2024Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Francisco Eissa-Barroso and comedian Katie Green to learn all about the complicated life and legacy of 19th-cent...
Madam C.J. Walker (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: May 17, 2024In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Noliwe Rooks and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about the life and business savvy of 19th-c...
Pythagoras (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: May 10, 2024In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Edith Hall and comedian Desiree Burch to learn about ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician P...
The Bloomsbury Group (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: May 3, 2024Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jane Goldman and comedian Suzi Ruffell as he travels back a century to1920s London to learn all about the members of the B...
The History of Kung Fu (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: April 26, 2024Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Leon Rocha and comedian Phil Wang to learn all about the surprising history of kung fu, from ancient China to the present...
Catherine the Great (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: April 19, 2024Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Julia Leikin and comedian David Mitchell to learn all about the life of Catherine II of Russia, better known as Catherine...
Old Norse Literature (Radio Edit)
Episode Date: March 22, 2024Greg 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 f...