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You're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, Lord Byron

You're Dead to Me

You're Dead To Me

Lord Byron


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October 18, 2019

45 minutes

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Who was Lord Byron and why did he drive the girls (and many boys) so wild? Find out about this scandalous early celebrity who was described as, "mad, bad and dangerous to know". Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Ed Gamble and historian Dr Corin Throsby.

This episode was produced by Dan Morelle and scripted and researched by Emma Nagouse.

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