You're Dead to Me

About 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.

Publisher

BBC Radio 4

Category

comedy · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Sept 2019

Latest episode

6 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

155 of 307 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   6 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Medieval Saints (Radio Edit)

   Host Greg Jenner and historian Dr. Simon Yarrow explore the medieval cult of saints and relics, revealing how sanctity was proven and devotion shaped lives.

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   30 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Francis Galton (Radio Edit)

   Host Greg Jenner and historian Subhadra Das explore the life and troubling eugenics theories of scientist Francis Galton in this interview.

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   23 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)

   Host Greg Jenner interviews historian Dr. Emily Hauser and comedian Kiell Smith-Bynoe about the origins and enduring impact of Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and Odyssey.

Inside a recent episode

Medieval Saints (Radio Edit)

Published 6 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So to Paul, anyone who's baptized in the Christian faith is a saint, is a holy person. Sociologically, that's quite interesting because it means, you know, it's highly participatory and it's very kind of egalitarian. And of course, you don't get to choose whether you're a victim of persecution. […]

Who has been a guest on You're Dead to Me

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Subhadra Das
• Desiree Burch
• Emily Hauser
• Kiell Smith-Bynoe
• Corin Throsby

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

3,126 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

11,576 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

100

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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