Show offs
Edmund Kean was a show off, an egotist and hugely famous when he was alive. If you’re interested in what makes people famous then Greg Jenner’s book, Dead Famous is for you. You can also listen to his excellent podcast - You’re Dead To Me on iTunes.
The Unstoppable Letty Pegg is available now!
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What’s the point of studying dinosaurs?! How a dinosaur obsession lead to The Lion King!
Were all composers white men with powdered wigs? The shocking truth is no, of course they weren't. Iszi speaks to Elizabeth de Brito of The Daffodil Perspective about the most famous of the non-male and non - white composers, Florence Price.
I had to leave a lot out of this podcast, including her failings in the brewing industry (due to a lazy horse). But I hope you will get a sense of a woman of great courage, who wouldn't be out of place on Dr Phil. I present Margery Kempe!
I recorded this interview with Laura Snowling several years ago but found the story incredibly sad and troubling so decided against putting it out. However, I think this was cowardly and it is a REALLY thought provoking tale.
He was a shiftless person, roving and maggotty-headed, and sometimes a little better than crazed. And being exceedingly credulous would stuff his many letters with fooleries and misinformations which sometimes would guide him into paths of error.' - Anthony Wood on John Aubrey 31st August 1667
A BECHDEL CAST Z LIST DEAD LIST MASHUP BONUS EPISODE! Iszi, Jamie and Caitlin analyze the film THE FAVOURITE for its historical and feminist credentials. Olivia Colman gets put through the microscope.
No violence: all charm. This podcast isn't about Marvel, but it is of a man who marvels at the smallest and least understood creatures.
History is full of criminals, and some are not human. Here is a tale of animals of the past, some guilty, some innocent all judged by the LAW.
How Diana Barnato Walker nearly died through want of a cushion!