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You're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, Zheng Yi Sao

You're Dead to Me

You're Dead To Me

Zheng Yi Sao


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November 26, 2021

54 minutes

Available for over a year

Greg Jenner, comedian Ria Lina and Prof Ronald C Po investigate one of the most successful pirates to have ever lived, Zheng Yi Sao. During the 18th century Qing dynasty, she led the most feared army of pirates the world had ever seen - all without a parrot on her shoulder.

Research: Will Clayton

Script: Emma Nagouse, Will Clayton and Greg Jenner

Project Manager: Siefe Miyo

Edit Producer: Cornelius Mendez

A production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.

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