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Frederick Douglass

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Emily Bernard and comedian Toussaint Douglass in 19th-century America to meet the remarkable Frederick Douglass.

Greg Jenner is joined by special guests Prof Emily Bernard and comedian Toussaint Douglass in 19th-century America to meet Frederick Douglass. Born into an enslaved family, Frederick fought against all odds to secure his freedom and went on to become a famed abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman.

You’re Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
Research by Anna-Nadine Pike and Jess White
Written by Emma Nagouse, Anna-Nadine Pike and Greg Jenner
Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Project Management: Isla Matthews
Audio Producer: Steve Hankey

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