The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Corin Throsby and comedian Stuart Goldsmith to learn about the history of fandom in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Corin Throsby and Stuart Goldsmith to look at early cultural fandom in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although many consider Beatlemania to be the start of what is now considered fan culture, Greg and his guests consider some much earlier and often hilarious examples of the birth of fandom. This episode was recorded live at the 2022 Hay Festival.
Research by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Written by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Project Management: Isla Matthews
Audio Producer: Abi Paterson
On radio
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Sep 202610:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 21 Sep 202615:30BBC Radio 4
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You're Dead to Me
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Hosted by Greg Jenner.
