BBC Radio Podcasts from You're Dead to Me
Catherine the Great (Radio Edit)
Join Greg Jenner and his guests to learn about the life of Catherine II of Russia.
Mozart
Join Greg and his guests for a special live episode all about renowned composer Mozart.
Old Norse Literature (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests delve into the world of old Norse literature.
Ramesses the Great (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests lift the lid on one of Ancient Egypt's greatest rulers.
Emma of Normandy
Join Greg and his guests in medieval England to learn all about Queen Emma of Normandy.
The Inca Empire
Join Greg and his guests to learn about life in the South American Inca empire.
Queen of Sheba
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the legendary Queen of Sheba.
History of Bollywood
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the history of Indian cinema.
Simón Bolívar
Join Greg and his guests to learn about nineteenth-century revolutionary Simón Bolívar.
Madam C.J. Walker
Join Greg and his guests to learn about Black haircare entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker.
Pythagoras
Join Greg and his guests to learn about ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras.
The Bloomsbury Group
Greg Jenner and guests celebrate the 100th episode with the story of the Bloomsbury group.
The History of Kung Fu
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the surprising history of kung fu.
Catherine the Great
Greg and his guests kick off a new series with Catherine the Great of Russia.
Christmas with Charles Dickens (Radio Edit)
Join Greg Jenner and discover what Christmas was like with Charles Dickens.
Shakespeare (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and guests present a special edition from the Shakespeare North Playhouse.
Shakespeare
Greg Jenner and guests present a special edition from the Shakespeare North Playhouse.
Medieval Ghost Stories
Greg is joined by actor Mathew Baynton to learn about medieval European ghost stories.
Victorian Bodybuilding (Radio Edit)
Join Greg to learn about the bodybuilding boom of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Ivan The Terrible (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests examine the formidable reputation of Ivan the Terrible.
Agrippina the Younger (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner takes us back to first-century Rome to meet Agrippina the Younger.
P.T. Barnum (Radio Edit)
Greg takes us to 19th-century America to meet the self-proclaimed showman, P.T. Barnum.
Hatshepsut (Radio Edit)
Join Greg Jenner in Ancient Egypt to meet the unique and powerful ruler, Hatshepsut.
Leonardo da Vinci - Live (Radio Edit)
Comedian Dara Ó Briain joins Greg Jenner to learn about Leonardo da Vinci.
Atlantis (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests dive into the myth of Atlantis.
Medieval Science (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and guests look at a range of discoveries spanning 1000 years of history.
Nell Gwyn (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the rags to riches life of actress Nell Gwyn.
Ancient Athenian Democracy (Radio Edit)
Join Greg in Ancient Greece as we examine the start of democracy with the Athenians.
Zheng Yi Sao (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and guests explore the life of the pirate queen, Zheng Yi Sao.
The History of Timekeeping (Radio Edit)
Join Greg Jenner at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping.
Agatha Christie (Radio Edit)
Sue Perkins and Lucy Worsley join Greg Jenner to discuss the life of Agatha Christie.
Medieval Irish Folklore (Live)
Join Greg and his guests at the Hay Festival to learn about medieval Irish folklore.
Agatha Christie
Sue Perkins and Lucy Worsley join Greg Jenner to discuss the life of Agatha Christie.
Leonardo da Vinci (Live)
Comedian Dara Ó Briain joins Greg Jenner to learn about Leonardo da Vinci.
Victorian Bodybuilding
Join Greg to learn about the bodybuilding boom of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Rise of the Tudors
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the rise of the Tudor dynasty.
Cleopatra
Join Greg and his guests to learn about Cleopatra.
Al Andalus
Join Greg and his guests to learn about Al Andalus.
The Jacobites
Join Greg Jenner and his guests to learn about the Jacobites.
Atlantis
Greg Jenner and his guests dive into the myth of Atlantis.
Sarah Bernhardt
Join Greg and his guests to learn about Sarah Bernhardt, a global icon a century ago.
The Columbian Exchange
Join Greg and his guests in the 15th century to learn about the Columbian Exchange.
Frederick Douglass
Join Greg and his guests in 19th century America to meet Frederick Douglass.
Vital Electricity
Join Greg and his guests in the 17th century to learn all about "vital electricity".
The Indus Civilisation
Join Greg and his guests in the Bronze Age to explore the ancient Indus civilisation.
Early Medieval Papacy
Join Greg and his guests in 9th-century Rome to learn about the early medieval papacy.
Valentine’s Special: Georgian Courtship
Join Greg and the team in the long 18th century to explore Georgian love and courtship.
Grainne O’Malley (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner takes us to 16th-century Ireland to meet pirate queen Grainne O’Malley.
Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner introduces us to the strange world of Ancient Greek and Roman medicine.
The Asante Empire (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner heads to 17th-century Ghana to learn all about the incredible Asante Empire.
Prohibition in the USA (Radio Edit)
Greg takes us to 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after effects of Prohibition.
Medieval Christmas (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests explore Christmas in medieval times.
Christmas with Charles Dickens
Join Greg Jenner and discover what Christmas was like with Charles Dickens.
Greg Jenner talks to Lucy Worsley about Lady Killers
Greg and fellow historian Lucy Worsley discuss Lucy’s podcast, Lady Killers.
The Haitian Revolution (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests examine the 18th century revolution in Haiti.
Saladin (Radio Edit)
Meet legendary leader and Richard the Lionheart’s honourable nemesis, Saladin.
Mary Shelley (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and the team introduce us to genre-changing literary icon Mary Shelley.
The Ancient Olympics (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests limber up for a trip to the Ancient Olympics.
The Tang Dynasty (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner takes us back to medieval China to explore the Tang Dynasty.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests look at the action-packed life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)
Greg Jenner looks at early cultural fandom. Recorded live at the 2022 Hay Festival.
Medieval Animals
Greg Jenner looks at what we know about animals in medieval Europe.
Ibn Battuta
Join Greg Jenner in medieval Morocco to meet the globetrotting traveller Ibn Battuta.
The History of Timekeeping
Join Greg Jenner at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping.
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century West Africa to meet the warrior queen, Njinga.
The Terracotta Army
Join Greg Jenner in Ancient China to take a closer look at The Terracotta Army.
Black Georgian England
Join Greg Jenner in Georgian England to meet some of the leading figures of Black history.
Julius Caesar’s Rise To Power
Join Greg Jenner in Ancient Rome to meet one of history’s biggest names, Julius Caesar.
Julie d'Aubigny
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century France to meet the notorious Julie d'Aubigny.
Istanbul in the Ottoman Golden Age
Greg Jenner travels back 500 years to the Ottoman Empire.
Captain Cook's First Voyage
Join Greg Jenner in the 18th century aboard a maiden voyage with Captain Cook.
Ancient Athenian Democracy
Join Greg in Ancient Greece as we examine the start of democracy with the Athenians.
The Bayeux Tapestry
Join Greg and guests in 11th-century Europe to take a close look at the Bayeux Tapestry.
Hatshepsut
Join Greg and the team in Ancient Egypt to meet the unique and powerful ruler, Hatshepsut.
Frederick the Great of Prussia
Join Greg Jenner and the team in 18th-century Prussia to meet Frederick the Great.
Medieval Christmas
Greg Jenner and guests explore Christmas in medieval times.
Zheng Yi Sao
Greg Jenner and guests explore the life of the pirate queen, Zheng Yi Sao.
Mary Wollstonecraft
Greg Jenner and his guests delve into the life of Mary Wollstonecraft.
The History of Ice Cream
Greg Jenner and his guests get the inside scoop on The History of Ice Cream.
Mary Seacole
Greg and his guests discuss the life and times of 19th-century celebrity Mary Seacole.
Disability in the Ancient World
Greg and his guests discuss stories of disability from over a thousand years of history.
Owain Glyndŵr
Greg and guests explore the life and political career of the Welsh rebel, Owain Glyndŵr.
Paul Robeson
Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the astonishing life and legacy of Paul Robeson.
Çatalhöyük and the Neolithic Revolution
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the Neolithic Revolution of the Middle East.
Sake Dean Mahomed
Greg Jenner and guests examine the life of the "curry house pioneer", Sake Dean Mahomed.
Medieval Science
The History of Medieval Science is investigated by Greg Jenner and guests.
The History of High Heels
Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the history of high-heeled shoes.
Nell Gwyn
In the rags to riches story of Nell Gwyn, Greg Jenner explores her eventful life.
Ramesses the Great
Greg Jenner and his guests lift the lid on one of Ancient Egypt's greatest rulers.
Fairy Tales
Greg Jenner and his guests uncover the gruesome truths behind our most-loved fairy tales.
Ivan the Terrible
Greg Jenner and guests explore the reputation of Ivan the Terrible.
Genghis Khan (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner goes back to the 12th century to meet the feared conqueror, Genghis Khan.
The Egyptian Pyramids (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner learns all about the magnificent Egyptian pyramids.
Joan of Arc (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the legend of French heroine Joan of Arc.
The Battle of Salamis (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and the team head all the way back to 480 BCE for The Battle of Salamis.
Lord Byron (Radio Edit)
He’s "mad, bad and dangerous to know". He is the scandalous Lord Byron.
Boudica (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests uncover what we know about the iconic warrior, Queen Boudica.
P.T. Barnum
Greg Jenner takes us to the 19th century to meet self-proclaimed showman PT Barnum.
Prohibition in the USA
Greg takes us to 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after effects of Prohibition.
Sacagawea
Greg takes us to the 19th century to meet an icon of American history, Sacagawea.
Becoming America
Greg Jenner takes us to 18th-century America to see what happens after independence.
The Harlem Renaissance
Greg Jenner takes us back to 1920s New York to explore the Harlem Renaissance.
Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Greg Jenner takes us to 18th-century France to meet the Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
Old Norse Literature
Greg Jenner and his guests delve into the world of old Norse literature.
The Tang Dynasty
Greg Jenner takes us back to medieval China to explore the Tang Dynasty.
King James VI of Scotland
Greg Jenner takes us back to 16th-century Scotland to meet King James VI.
The Asante Empire
Greg Jenner heads to 17th-century Ghana to learn all about the incredible Asante Empire.
The Borgias
Greg Jenner travels to 15th-century Rome to introduce us to the infamous Borgias family.
Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine
Greg Jenner introduces us to the strange world of Ancient Greek and Roman medicine.
Grainne O’Malley
Greg Jenner takes us to 16th-century Ireland to meet pirate queen Grainne O’Malley.
The Ancient Babylonians
Greg Jenner takes us back to Ancient Mesopotamia to explore the Babylonian civilisation.
Agrippina the Younger
Greg Jenner takes us back to 1st-century Rome to meet Agrippina the Younger.
The Mughal Empire (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests head back to explore the Mughal Empire and its legacy.
The History of Chocolate (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the culinary and cultural history of chocolate.
The Victorian Christmas (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the surprising history of the Victorian Christmas.
Josephine Baker (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests take us to 1920s Paris to meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker.
The Mayflower (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests take a trip across the Atlantic on The Mayflower.
The Witch Craze (Radio Edit)
Revisit the dark days of the European Witch Craze, where no woman was safe.
The History of Football (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests discover the history of the beautiful game.
Stonehenge (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests dig into the mystery and history of Stonehenge.
Harriet Tubman (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and guests tell the story of American hero and abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
Young Napoleon (Radio Edit)
The early life of Napoleon, who loved his country almost as much as he loved women.
Neanderthals (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests take us way back in time to meet the Neanderthals.
The Aztecs (Radio Edit)
Travel back to the land of the Aztecs for tales of human sacrifice. And food!
Blackbeard (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests learn about the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
The Egyptian Pyramids
Greg Jenner learns all about the magnificent Egyptian pyramids.
Genghis Khan
Greg Jenner goes back to the 12th century to meet the feared conqueror Genghis Khan.
Notting Hill Carnival
Greg goes back to 18th century Trinidad to learn the roots of the Notting Hill Carnival
Jack Sheppard
Greg Jenner and the team head to 18th century London to meet the criminal Jack Sheppard.
The Haitian Revolution
Greg Jenner and his guests examine the 18th century revolution in Haiti.
Vampires in Gothic Literature
Greg goes back to the 19th century to look at the role of vampires in Gothic Literature
The Battle of Salamis
Greg Jenner and the team head all the way back to 480BCE for The Battle of Salamis
The Mughal Empire
Greg Jenner and his guests head back to explore The Mughal Empire and its legacy.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Greg Jenner and his guests look at the action-packed life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
The History of Chocolate
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the culinary and cultural history of chocolate.
Josephine Baker
Greg Jenner and the team take us to 1920s Paris to meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker.
The Ancient Olympics
Greg Jenner and his guests limber up for a trip to the Ancient Olympics.
The Mayflower
Greg Jenner and his guests take a trip across the Atlantic on The Mayflower.
Mary Shelley
Greg Jenner and the team introduce us to genre-changing literary icon Mary Shelley.
Neanderthals
Greg Jenner and his guests take us all the way back in time to meet the Neanderthals.
The Victorian Christmas
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the surprising history of the Victorian Christmas
The History of General Elections
Greg Jenner and the team head to the polls to discover the history of general elections.
Saladin
Meet Saladin, legendary leader and Richard the Lionheart’s honourable nemesis.
The Witch Craze
Enter into the dark days of the European Witch Craze, where no woman was safe.
Lord Byron
He’s "mad, bad and dangerous to know". He is the scandalous Lord Byron.
Stonehenge
Greg Jenner and his guests dig into the mystery and history surrounding Stonehenge.
The Aztecs
Travel back to the land of the Aztecs for tales of human sacrifice. And food!
Joan of Arc
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the legend of French heroine Joan of Arc.
Young Napoleon
Take a look at a man who loved his country almost as much as women – Young Napoleon.
Justinian and Theodora
Meet the power couple of the Byzantine era, Justinian and Theordora.
Mansa Musa
Forget Jeff Bezos, meet Mansa Musa – the richest man ever to live.
LGBTQ History
From Molly Houses to Section 28, Greg Jenner explores the history of the LGBT community.
Blackbeard
Greg Jenner and his guests learn about the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
The History of Football
Greg Jenner and his guests discover the history of the beautiful game.
Harriet Tubman
Greg Jenner and guests tell the story of American hero and abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
The Spartans
Charge into the history of the mighty Spartans with Greg Jenner and his guests.
Boudica
Greg Jenner and his guests uncover what we know about the iconic warrior, Queen Boudica.
Welcome to You're Dead To Me
Greg Jenner introduces his new history podcast for people who don’t like history.