You're Dead to Me Podcast
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.
Episodes to download
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The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)
Fri 16 Sep 2022
Greg Jenner looks at early cultural fandom. Recorded live at the 2022 Hay Festival.
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Medieval Animals
Sat 10 Sep 2022
Greg Jenner looks at what we know about animals in medieval Europe.
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Ibn Battuta
Fri 2 Sep 2022
Join Greg Jenner in medieval Morocco to meet the globetrotting traveller Ibn Battuta.
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The History of Timekeeping
Fri 26 Aug 2022
Join Greg Jenner at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping.
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Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba
Fri 19 Aug 2022
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century West Africa to meet the warrior queen, Njinga.
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The Terracotta Army
Fri 12 Aug 2022
Join Greg Jenner in Ancient China to take a closer look at The Terracotta Army.
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Black Georgian England
Fri 5 Aug 2022
Join Greg Jenner in Georgian England to meet some of the leading figures of Black history.
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Julius Caesar’s Rise To Power
Fri 29 Jul 2022
Join Greg Jenner in Ancient Rome to meet one of history’s biggest names, Julius Caesar.
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Julie d'Aubigny
Fri 22 Jul 2022
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century France to meet the notorious Julie d'Aubigny.
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Istanbul in the Ottoman Golden Age
Fri 15 Jul 2022
Greg Jenner travels back 500 years to the Ottoman Empire.
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Captain Cook's First Voyage
Fri 8 Jul 2022
Join Greg Jenner in the 18th century aboard a maiden voyage with Captain Cook.
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Ancient Athenian Democracy
Fri 1 Jul 2022
Join Greg in Ancient Greece as we examine the start of democracy with the Athenians.
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The Bayeux Tapestry
Fri 24 Jun 2022
Join Greg and guests in 11th-century Europe to take a close look at the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Hatshepsut
Fri 17 Jun 2022
Join Greg and the team in Ancient Egypt to meet the unique and powerful ruler, Hatshepsut.
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Frederick the Great of Prussia
Fri 10 Jun 2022
Join Greg Jenner and the team in 18th-century Prussia to meet Frederick the Great.
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The Haitian Revolution (Radio Edit)
Fri 10 Dec 2021
Greg Jenner and his guests examine the 18th century revolution in Haiti.
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Saladin (Radio Edit)
Fri 10 Dec 2021
Meet legendary leader and Richard the Lionheart’s honourable nemesis, Saladin.
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Mary Shelley (Radio Edit)
Fri 3 Dec 2021
Greg Jenner and the team introduce us to genre-changing literary icon Mary Shelley.
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The Ancient Olympics (Radio Edit)
Fri 3 Dec 2021
Greg Jenner and his guests limber up for a trip to the Ancient Olympics.
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Zheng Yi Sao
Fri 26 Nov 2021
Greg Jenner and guests explore the life of the pirate queen, Zheng Yi Sao.
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Mary Wollstonecraft
Fri 19 Nov 2021
Greg Jenner and his guests delve into the life of Mary Wollstonecraft.
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The History of Ice Cream
Fri 12 Nov 2021
Greg Jenner and his guests get the inside scoop on The History of Ice Cream.
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Mary Seacole
Fri 5 Nov 2021
Greg and his guests discuss the life and times of 19th-century celebrity Mary Seacole.
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Disability in the Ancient World
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Greg and his guests discuss stories of disability from over a thousand years of history.
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Owain GlyndΕµr
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Greg and guests explore the life and political career of the Welsh rebel, Owain GlyndΕµr.
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Paul Robeson
Fri 15 Oct 2021
Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the astonishing life and legacy of Paul Robeson.
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Çatalhöyük and the Neolithic Revolution
Fri 8 Oct 2021
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the Neolithic Revolution of the Middle East.
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Sake Dean Mahomed
Fri 1 Oct 2021
Greg Jenner and guests examine the life of the "curry house pioneer", Sake Dean Mahomed.
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Medieval Science
Fri 24 Sep 2021
The History of Medieval Science is investigated by Greg Jenner and guests.
