Revisionist History
Richard Pryor: The Story We Got Wrong | From Big Lives
Apr 09, 2026
· 43m
<p>Richard Pryor redefined comedy by telling the truth, even when it scorched him. And today, we’re sharing a preview of a new podcast, <a href="https://apple.co/4saWuDN">Big Lives</a>, and a special episode about Pryor. Every week on Big Lives, hosts Kai Wright and Emmanuel Dzotsi dig into the BBC archive to explore the story behind the icons who shape our culture—trailblazers like David Bowie, George Michael, Muhammed Ali, and Tina Turner—and better understand how each legend set the stage for our contemporary …
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