You're Dead to Me is a BBC Radio 4 comedy history podcast hosted by Greg Jenner, joined each week by a comedian and an expert historian. It covers ancient, medieval, and modern history, with 292 episodes released weekly and typical episodes around 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a suggested sponsorship rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
A BBC Radio 4 history comedy with a 4.7 Apple rating and 292 weekly episodes
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,126 ratings with a 4.7 average, indicating a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of around 57 minutes give a sponsor consistent presence over a long-running show.
- Broad history topics such as tea, underwear and spices suit lifestyle and consumer product brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, narrative
- Tone
- witty, educational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 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 violence such as 'Anne Bonny and Mary Read: real-life pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Akhenaten and Nefertiti: religious revolution in ancient Egypt', with no explicit flag set.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07mdbhg |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1479973402 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p07mdbhg.rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Radio Edit) | 2026-10-16 | 29 min |
| New: The Hitler Diaries Scandal (from The History Podcast) | 2026-10-13 | 10 min |
| Scottish Supernatural Beliefs: witches, ghosts and fairies in the earl | 2026-10-09 | 58 min |
| Special Episode: 1066 and the Battle of Hastings | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 2 min |
| Medieval Korea: from the Goryeo to Joseon periods | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 1 min |
| Henry Cyril Paget: the dancing marquess of Anglesey | 2026-09-18 | 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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…
About You're Dead to Me
You're Dead to Me is a comedy history podcast from BBC Radio 4, hosted by Greg Jenner, who is joined each episode by a comedian and an expert historian. The show covers subjects from ancient Egypt and medieval Korea to the history of tea, underwear and the telephone, combining factual learning with humour. The feed lists 292 episodes released weekly, with a median running time of about 57 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 3,126 ratings with a 4.7 average, listing BBC Radio 4 as publisher.
The audience is estimated, not reported, at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on the Apple ratings band and the show's age and cadence. Listeners are likely to be adults in the United Kingdom with an interest in history and light comedy. No sponsors appear in the feed, the description or the episode titles, and the show is BBC-produced, so commercial placement would need to be reviewed under BBC standards. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to heritage, education or lifestyle brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. You're Dead to Me can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about You're Dead to Me
How much does You're Dead to Me charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode and a host-read rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000, a mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. This is an estimate, not a published rate card.
What is You're Dead to Me about?
You're Dead to Me is a BBC Radio 4 comedy history podcast hosted by Greg Jenner. Each episode pairs a comedian and an expert historian to explore topics from ancient civilisations to the history of everyday objects.
How do I contact You're Dead to Me about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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