About this episode
The episode explores the complexities of Helen of Troy's character through a comedic lens.
She’s the face that launched a thousand ships - but is Helen of Troy anything more than just a pick-me girl with an army of cucks? Lily Phillips, Ola Labib and Edd Hedges consider bestiality, incest, and Power Rangers, to try and assess whether the hottest woman in history leaves them cold. Additional material: Miriam O’Byrne, Angela Channell and Katie Sayer Researcher: Miriam O’Byrne Recording Engineer: Gareth Wood Sound Editor: Kate Mac Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith The producer was Katie Sayer. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.
People in this episode
Host: Russell Kane
Guests: Lily Phillips, Ola Labib, Edd Hedges
Topics covered
- Helen of Troy
- mythology
- feminism
- historical analysis
- comedy
- pop culture
Keywords
- Helen of Troy
- mythology
- comedy
- feminism
- historical analysis
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