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4. Redcaps

Rhianna Pratchett heads warily to the Scottish border in search of a blood thirsty castle-dweller. From 2023.

Rhianna Pratchett tentatively heads to Scotland, in search of a small but vicious castle-dweller, that soaks its cap in its victims’ blood – The Redcap.

She explores why stories of such violent creatures originated in a region with its own turbulent past, and finds out how their use has shifted over time.

The fantasy writer continues her trek across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land.

She's out to uncover what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.

Storyteller: Graeme Johncock

Contributor:s

Icy Sedgwick
David C Weinczok

Additional Voiceover: Neil Hutchinson

Original Music by Ben MacDougall
Sound Design: John Scott
Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison

A 7digital production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2023.

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15 minutes

Last on

Thu 23 Oct 2025 09:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 21 Dec 2023 13:45
  • Thu 12 Dec 2024 21:45
  • Thu 23 Oct 2025 09:30

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