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Boxers, Briefs, Corsets and Codpieces – introducing You’re Dead To Me
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- History Dispatches
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- Sep 5, 2026
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- 213
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Summary
This week, we're bringing you a special teaser of You're Dead To Me, the BBC's hit comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In this episode, host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Serena Dyer and comedian Vic Michaelis to explore the surprisingly fascinating history of underwear. From Roman underpants and medieval linen shifts to corsets, stockings and modern bras, they uncover how changing fashions, beauty standards and social norms shaped what people wore beneath their clothes. Expect hidden history, myth-busting and a lot of laughs. If you enjoy what you hear, find You're Dead To Me wherever you get your podcasts. Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07mdbhg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices