P.T. Barnum
You're Dead to Me
04/23/21
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Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Benjamin Reiss and comedian Desiree Burch in the 19th century to meet self proclaimed showman P T Barnum.
A man famous for his museums and shows as well as ‘curiosities’ such as General Tom Thumb, Bearded Ladies, and The Fiji Mermaid. But take a deeper dive beyond Barnum’s infamous spin and you’ll find that, contrary to his pop culture image, this showman was far from the greatest.
Produced by Cornelius Mendez Script by Greg Jenner and Emma Nagouse Research by Charlotte Potter
The Athletic production for BBC Radio 4
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