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The Ancient ArkSeries 1Episodes

  1. Monday09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    1. The Raven

    1/5Why haven't the ravens left the Tower of London? Stories about the 'blue black' bird.

  2. Tuesday09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    2. The Wolf

    2/5Benevolent beast or scary, hairy and bad? The wolf in ancient history and stories.

  3. Next Wednesday09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    3. The Hare

    3/5The symbolism and legends surrounding the 'mad March hare'.

  4. Next Thursday09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    4. The Boar

    4/5Wild boars were admired by The Celts as a brave and worthy opponent.

  5. Next Friday09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    5. The Swan and The Crane

    5/5Joanna Pinnock asks whether swans were considered divine or deceptive.