Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 2014 - 2024
- 44 episodes (10 series)
Natalie Haynes takes a fresh look at the ancient world, creating a stand-up routine about a figure from ancient Greece or Rome. Stars Natalie Haynes and Edith Hall.
- Due to return for Series 11
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Petronius
The worst dinner party in history. Meet Petronius, creator of the infamous Satyricon.
Further details
The worst dinner party in history. Natalie investigates the work of the writer Petronius, creator of the infamous Satyricon, later made into a film by Fellini. It's all about excess; as a vegetarian, Natalie's particularly revolted by the way in which the Romans insisted on making edible food look disgusting.
With satirical cartoonist Martin Rowson, Fellini fan Richard Dyer and historian Victoria Rimell.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 24th March 2014
- Time
- 4pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Natalie Haynes | Host / Presenter |
| Martin Rowson | Guest |
| Richard Dyer | Guest |
| Victoria Rimell | Guest |
| Natalie Haynes | Writer |
| Christine Hall | Producer |