Evil Genius with Russell Kane
Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Radio 4 comedy and history series hosted by Russell Kane, examining the good, bad and ugly sides of historical heroes and villains. It has 173 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Long-running BBC comedy history series with a loyal public radio audience
- 173 episodes published weekly since 2018 under the BBC Radio 4 brand
- Median episode length of about 35 minutes gives room for a full host-read break
- Rated 4.0 on Apple Podcasts from 298 ratings, with a strong 5-star share
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, comedic storytelling
- Tone
- irreverent, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 32 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover historical figures such as the Marquis de Sade and Joan of Arc, with no explicit flag set; the feed is marked non-explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nrfy7l |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1356142765 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p0nrfy7l.rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Series 13: Princess Diana | 2026-10-14 | 40 min |
| Series 13: Chuck Berry | 2026-10-07 | 34 min |
| Series 13: Marquis de Sade | 2026-09-30 | 45 min |
| Series 13: Pavarotti | 2026-09-23 | 40 min |
| Series 13: Stephen Hawking | 2026-09-16 | 39 min |
| Series 13: Jilly Cooper | 2026-09-09 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
It's good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. Changing the way we see heroes and villains in history.
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About Evil Genius with Russell Kane
Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a comedy and history series produced for BBC Radio 4 and presented by Russell Kane. Each episode examines the good, bad and ugly sides of historical figures, from royalty and musicians to villains and scientists. The show's feed lists 173 episodes, a weekly release schedule and a median length of about 35 minutes, according to the RSS feed.
The BBC programme page describes the show as changing the way listeners see heroes and villains in history. Apple Podcasts lists 298 ratings with an average of 4.0 stars, which puts the show in a mid-scale audience band. Listener demographics are estimates only, based on the public broadcaster's reach and the show's ratings volume, and should be treated as indicative.
The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is best suited to brands that can work within BBC editorial policy. Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read placement is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Sponsorship decisions should be made with the BBC directly, as the feed gives no sponsorship contact.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Evil Genius with Russell Kane can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Evil Genius with Russell Kane
How much does Evil Genius with Russell Kane charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be about $360 to $2,000 per episode at the standard rate. BBC policy may limit commercial sponsorship, so confirm availability first.
What is Evil Genius with Russell Kane about?
The show is a BBC Radio 4 comedy series hosted by Russell Kane that examines the good, bad and ugly sides of historical heroes and villains across 173 episodes.
How do I contact Evil Genius with Russell Kane about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Because it is a BBC production, sponsorship requests may also need to go through BBC channels.
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