The History of Football
Greg Jenner, comedian Tom Parry from the award-winning sketch team Pappys and Professor Jean Williams of Wolverhampton University examine the history of the beautiful game.
Where did football come from? Was it really invented in China or is the truth a little closer to home?
Why was knife crime such a problem for football hundreds of years ago? And what’s the real truth behind the history of the women’s game?
Public historian Greg Jenner joins comedian Tom Parry and historian Professor Jean Williams to teach you the true history of the beautiful game. It’s history for people who don’t like history!
Produced by Dan Morelle
Scripted by Greg Jenner
Researched by Emma Nagouse, assisted by Eszter Szabo and Evie Randall
A Muddy Knees Media production for ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Dec 2020 10:30±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Mon 15 Aug 2022 23:30±«Óãtv Radio 4
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You're Dead to Me
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Hosted by Greg Jenner.
