Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Emily Bernard and comedian Toussaint Douglass in 19th-century American to meet the infamous Frederick Douglass. From heartbreaking beginnings, Frederick fought on to become a famed abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman who broke racial barriers in government and dedicated his life to fighting for the freedom of all people. Research by Anna-Nadine Pike Written by Emma Nagouse, Anna-Nadine Pike 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’re Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.