You're Dead to Me

Introducing... Dead Funny History

December 13, 2025

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  • Greg Jenner is introducing a brand-new, family-friendly spin-off podcast from the *You're Dead to Me* team called *Dead Funny History*, which will feature historical figures arguing with him and telling their life stories. 
  • The new podcast, *Dead Funny History*, will consist of 15 new, 14-minute episodes available on the *You're Dead to Me* feed on BBC Sounds, covering topics like Ramesses the Great and the history of football. 
  • The introductory segment of the podcast is heavily interspersed with advertisements for Mattress Warehouse and PC Richard and Son, offering mattress sales and financing deals. 

Segments

Podcast Sponsorship Disclosure
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  • Key Takeaway: BBC podcasts outside the UK are supported by advertisements.
  • Summary: The podcast begins with a disclosure that the BBC podcast is supported by ads for listeners outside the UK. The initial segment features extensive advertising for Mattress Warehouse’s Semi-Annual Warehouse Clearance Event, highlighting savings up to 60% and free adjustable bases.
Mattress Warehouse Promotion
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  • Key Takeaway: Mattress Warehouse offers savings up to 60%, a free adjustable base, and utilizes the Bedmatch Diagnostic System.
  • Summary: Mattress Warehouse is running a clearance event allowing customers to save up to 60% on top brands. They offer a free adjustable base upgrade and use a Bedmatch Diagnostic System to ensure the correct mattress selection. The company guarantees 100% comfort and provides free next-day delivery.
PC Richard and Son Promotion
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  • Key Takeaway: PC Richard and Son employs a four-step fitting process for mattresses and guarantees price matching through December 24th.
  • Summary: PC Richard and Son emphasizes expert fitting using a four-step process to ensure the right bed fit at the right price. They offer free delivery on mattresses $199 and up (excluding Manhattan). Their holiday price guarantee promises to match lower prices through December 24th.
Introducing Dead Funny History
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  • Key Takeaway: Greg Jenner announces the new family-friendly podcast Dead Funny History, featuring historical figures returning to life to share their stories.
  • Summary: Greg Jenner confirms he will return with a new series of You’re Dead to Me in the new year, but first introduces Dead Funny History for Christmas. This new series is family-friendly, with 15 episodes where historical figures like Ramesses the Great and Josephine Baker come back to life. The show promises funny, messy, and astonishing stories, accessible on the You’re Dead to Me feed on BBC Sounds.
Second Ad Block
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  • Key Takeaway: The Mattress Warehouse sale includes queen mattresses starting at $179.99 and offers 0% interest financing.
  • Summary: The Mattress Warehouse promotion reiterates savings up to 60% and a free adjustable base with select purchases, noting queen mattresses start at $179.99. They offer a one-year lowest price guarantee and 0% interest financing. PC Richard and Son follows up with their holiday price guarantee and fast, free delivery.