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

You're Dead to Me

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May 22, 2021

29 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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