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Blackbeard

Blackbeard

FromYou're Dead to Me


Blackbeard

FromYou're Dead to Me

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Sep 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Timbers are shivering as Greg Jenner digs down on the legendary pirate, Blackbeard. Why did Blackbeard blockade a small town while scratching himself in frustration? How many wives is too many wives? And what exactly did he put in his beard?

Greg’s joined by historian and piracy expert Dr Rebecca Simon and comedian Stu Goldsmith, host of the Comedian’s Comedian podcast.

Produced by Dan Morelle
Scripted by Greg Jenner
Researched by Emma Nagouse

A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4
Released:
Sep 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.