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Once Upon a Time

4 Extra Debut. An exploration of the dark, sinister and enchanted world of fairy tales with Michael Rosen, AS Byatt and Richard Mabey. From 2009.

"Lift up the latch and come in, my dear" said Granny to the wolf. This Twenty Minutes explores the dark, sinister and enchanted world of fairy tales. Michael Rosen, AS Byatt and Richard Mabey take us into the woods - the realm where magic lurks, stange things happen, evil is vanquished and (usually) good prevails. Why do these tales and myths continue to exert such a powerful fascination for children and adults alike?

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20 minutes

Last on

Mon 27 Sep 202104:40
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Oct 200919:50
    BBC Radio 3
  • Fri 8 Jun 201220:15
    BBC Radio 3
  • Sun 26 Sep 202116:40
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 27 Sep 202104:40
    BBC Radio 4 Extra