Vital Electricity

You're Dead to Me

English - March 03, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 2.4K ratings
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Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Iwan Rhys Morus and comedian Olga Koch in the 17th century to learn all about "vital electricity". From elaborate party tricks to questionable medicinal claims, we’ll explore the downright bizarre ways that the force of electricity has been harnessed and developed throughout the years.

Research by Roxy Moore
Written by Emma Nagouse, Roxy Moore and Greg Jenner
Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Project Management: Isla Matthews
Audio Producer: Steve Hankey

You’re Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.