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
I'm Cardiff born, Cardiff Bred, and when.
I dies, I'll be Cardiff dead.
I'm Charlotte Church, and this is my family.
As we get to the pub, your.
Nana falls into the bush.
Terry's going, morning.
This photographer's run.
Get up.
Listen in on intimate and special conversations.
When you were three months old, I probably had a slice of bread a day.
I got through it because of you.
With the people I love the most.
Tomorrow never comes, yesterday's past.
The only time you actually got is to date.
Kicking back with the cards.
If I listen on BBC sounds.
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Hello and welcome to you're dead to me, a history podcast for people who don't like history.
Or at least people who forgot to learn any at school.
My name's Greg Jenner.