Happy 2,500th to the Brave 300!
Comedian and classicist Jon Harvey explores the myth and reality of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae, 2,500 years precisely since the famous battle took place.
Is this the biggest anniversary programme ever made? Numerically speaking, it just might be.
This August Bank Holiday, the famed Battle of Thermopylae is 2500 years old precisely. To celebrate this unique jubilee, comedian and classicist Jon Harvey (the human alias of novelty politician Count Binface) separates myth from reality in the story of King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans who held out against the mighty Persian army.
Featuring interviews from the worlds of classics, politics, film, extreme sports and non-league football, Jon explores the enduring popularity of history’s most famous heroic last stand.
Written, presented and produced by Jon Harvey
Executive Producer: Polly Thomas
Production Support: Leah Marks
Edited by Jon Harvey and Paul Cargill
A Naked production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Mon 30 Aug 2021 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 1 Sep 2021 11:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4