We are heading down to the Underground Railroad to discover the incredible life of American hero and abolitionist Harriet Tubman. From a torturous childhood to surgery without anaesthetic, get ready to understand true bravery as we uncover the events which made Harriet Tubman a phenomenal force for change. Greg Jenner is joined by comedian, actor and writer Desiree Burch and historian Dr Michell Chresfield from the University of Birmingham. It’s history for people who don’t like history! This episode was produced by Dan Morelle, scripted by Greg Jenner and researched by Emma Nagouse.
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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.
I'm a public historian, author and the chief nerd on the BBC comedy show Horrible Histories.
I love comedy almost as much as I love history, and I bloody love history.
Every episode, Im joined by an expert historian who knows their stuff inside out and a top notch comedian who knows funny inside out.