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You're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, Blackbeard (Radio Edit)

You're Dead to Me

You're Dead To Me

Blackbeard (Radio Edit)


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November 15, 2020

29 minutes

Available for over a year

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Stu Goldsmith and historian Dr Rebecca Simon for a hilarious look at the life of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard.

Produced by Dan Morelle

Scripted by Greg Jenner

Researched by Emma Nagouse

Radio edit by Cornelius Mendez

A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4.

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