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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’s 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 BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2023.

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14 minutes

Last on

Thu 30 Oct 202509:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 28 Dec 202313:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 30 Dec 202421:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 30 Oct 202509:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mythical Creatures

    Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us.