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Vital Electricity

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Iwan Rhys Morus and comedian Olga Koch in the 17th century to learn all about "vital electricity".

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Iwan Rhys Morus and comedian Olga Koch in the 17th century to learn all about "vital electricity". From elaborate party tricks to questionable medicinal claims, we鈥檒l explore the downright bizarre ways that the force of electricity has been harnessed and developed throughout the years.

Research by Roxy Moore
Written by Emma Nagouse, Roxy Moore and Greg Jenner
Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Project Management: Isla Matthews
Audio Producer: Steve Hankey

You鈥檙e Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for 91热爆 Radio 4.

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