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You're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, Disability in the Ancient World

You're Dead to Me

You're Dead To Me

Disability in the Ancient World


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October 29, 2021

60 minutes

Available for over a year

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Rosie Jones and historian Dr Jane Draycott to discuss stories of disability from over a thousand years of history, including people with disabilities excelling on the battlefield and others with very well-dressed guide dogs.

Research: Kierri Price

Script: Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner

Project manager: Siefe Miyo

Edit producer: Cornelius Mendez

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