Greg Jenner

Discover some delightful, daft and downright deadly facts with historian and podcaster Greg Jenner (You Are History) as he shares the fascinating history behind ordinary objects. From the alarm clock to the toilet, get ready for mind-boggling facts and hilarious history.

Did you know that the first television was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo? Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won’t tell you about.

Jenner is a historian, author and podcast host, specialising in communicating history through popular culture. He is best-known for his educational comedy podcast for the BBC, You’re Dead to Me, which has had over 27 million downloads. His Homeschool History radio series won him an army of new fans when it launched on BBC Radio 4 during the Covid pandemic. As historical consultant to the BAFTA award-winning CBBC comedy series Horrible Histories, Jenner ensured the factual accuracy of hundreds of side-splitting sketches. He’s published several books for adults, and You Are History is his first for children.

Age 7+