9. Banshees
Rhianna Pratchett explores an Irish omen of death and the importance of the Banshee's cry. With Dr Kelly Fitzgerald. From 2023.
Rhianna Pratchett is on a quest to find out about an Irish death omen, the Banshee.
She explores the importance of this creature鈥檚 cry, the significance of her haggish female form, and why the belief of her remains strong today.
The fantasy writer continues her trek across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land.
Rhianna is out to uncover what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.
Storyteller: Liz Weir
Other Contributors:
Dr Kelly Fitzgerald
Sharon Blackie
Original Music by Ben MacDougall.
Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison
A 7digital production for 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2023.
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Thu 28 Dec 2023 13:45蜜芽传媒 Radio 4- Mon 30 Dec 2024 21:45蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Thursday 09:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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Mythical Creatures
Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us.
