BBC HomeExplore the BBC
This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving.


Accessibility help
Text only
BBC Homepage
BBC Radio
Woman's Hour - Weekdays 10-11am, Saturdays 4-5pm
Listen online to Radio 4


Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

healtharchive
Incubus10 August 2005
Discovering the mysteries of this night terror

We've probably all imagined what it's like to be awoken from a deep sleep by a handsome prince, but for anyone who's experienced the night terror known as the incubus, it's anything but a romantic experience.

Jenni will be exploring the mysteries of the incubus with Professor Jim Horne of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University and author Alison MacLeod. Her new novel,The Wave Theory of Angels is about two girls - one in 13th century France and one in 21st century Chicago, who after suffering from night terrors, fall into a death like sleep and can't wake up.

The Wave Theory of Angels by Alison MacLeod, published by Hamish Hamilton - ISBN: 024114261X


Disclaimer
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Recent items about Health
18 March 2010: DIY smear tests
08 March 2010: Personality Disorders
More items in the Health Archive
Listen
Listen now to the latest Woman's Hour
Listen Now
Latest programme
Listen again to previous programmes
Listen Again
Previous programmes

Retired? Downsizing? Moving home to be nearer the kids?

We'd like to hear your stories about moving house

Image: Find out how more about the Woman's Hour podcast
Podcast
More about Woman's Hour podcasts
News image




About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy