51 - Public History with Greg Jenner
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Can you turn the First World War into sketch comedy? This month we talk to the public historian, podcaster, and author Greg Jenner. Along the way we discuss his work on the Horrible Histories television show, the difficulties of being funny about twentieth-century history, the different ways in which the public now consume history, and why Jessica might be considering changing career to become a comedian.   References: Horrible Histories (2008-Present) You're Dead to Me (2020-Present)
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