Benedetta Carlini

You're Dead to Me

BBC

Comedy, History

4.7 • 10.9K Ratings

🗓️ 23 August 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Greg Jenner is joined in 17th-Century Italy by Professor Michelle Sauer and comedian Sophie Duker to learn about notorious nun Benedetta Carlini. From the moment of her birth in 1590, Benedetta – whose name literally means ‘blessed’ – was dedicated to God’s service by her father. As a young girl, she joined a community of religious women, where in her twenties she began experiencing mystical visions. These culminated in a number of miraculous signs and occurrences, including the appearance of the stigmata on her body. But following a papal investigation, shocking secrets were revealed, including her sexual relationship with another nun. This episode charts her life, from the miracles that occurred during her childhood, through her time as a devout nun, and to her ultimate downfall at the hands of the papal investigator.

You’re Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Hannah Campbell Hewson Written by: Hannah Campbell Hewson, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Ben Hollands Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: James Cook

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0:35.0	Hello and welcome to You're Dead to Me, the Radio 4 comedy
0:41.0	podcast that takes history seriously.
0:43.2	My name is Greg Jenner.
0:44.6	I'm a public historian author and broadcaster.
0:47.4	And today we are whipping out our wimpoles and reciting our rosaries as we learn all about
0:51.8	the scandalous 17th century nun, Benedetta Carlini, and to help us we have two very special
0:57.6	guests.
0:58.6	In History Corner, she's the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor in English at the University of North Dakota.
1:03.3	She's a specialist in medieval studies, especially medieval religion, women's literature and
1:07.4	queer theory, and she's the author of several books.
1:09.7	It's Professor Michelle Sauer.
1:10.9	Welcome Michelle.
1:11.9	Thanks so much, Greg. It's wonderful to be speaking with you today and to meet Sophie.
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