History Lesson 12: Ian Dury

History Lesson 12: Ian Dury

By Alice Evans & Lucy Wood

About this Episode


Our latest History Lesson subject is British singer-songwriter, Ian Dury, who rose to fame in the late 1970s punk and new wave era. Dury, who had polio, is covered in detail, including his life, work, and the condition itself. The hosts also delve into the history of polio, its symptoms, and treatments, highlighting the controversial methods of the past and the significant contributions of Elizabeth Kenny. The episode concludes with Dury's musical career, his provocative song "Spasticus Autisticus," and his impact on British culture.


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Production Team


Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood


Editor: Adam Hull


Music: Maisy Crunden



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