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You're Dead to Me

The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)

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// Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Corin Throsby and Stuart Goldsmith to look at early cultural fandom in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although many consider Beatlemania to be the start of what is now considered fan culture, Greg and his guests consider some much earlier and often hilarious examples of the birth of fandom. This episode was recorded live at the 2022 Hay Festival. //

© BBC Radio 4 Length 01:01:49 16 September 2022 Topics: History , Educational Country: UK Type: Episodic

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© BBC Radio 4 Length 01:01:49 16 September 2022 Topics: History , Educational Country: UK Type: Episodic

Welcome to You're Dead To Me

Welcome to You're Dead To Me

This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

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Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Corin Throsby and Stuart Goldsmith to look at early cultural fandom in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although many consider Beatlemania to be the start of what is now considered fan culture, Greg and his guests consider some much earlier and often hilarious examples of the birth of fandom. This episode was recorded live at the 2022 Hay Festival.

You’re Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.

Research by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow

Written by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner

Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner

Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow

Project Management: Isla Matthews

Audio Producer: Abi Paterson


© BBC Radio 4 | 01:01:49

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