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Mythical Creatures

Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to find mythical creatures and uncover what they can tell us about our history, world and lives today.

Radio 4,11 episodes

Episodes

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10. Wulver
Rhianna Pratchett encounters stories about a wolf-like beast - the Wulver
29 Dec 2023,14 mins
9. Banshees
Rhianna Pratchett learns about banshees.
28 Dec 2023,13 mins
8. Selkies
Rhianna Pratchett visits the Scottish coast to hear stories about a seal-like creature.
27 Dec 2023,13 mins
7. Giants
Rhianna Pratchett is in Wales to meet the giant of Cader Idris.
26 Dec 2023,14 mins
6. Hobs
Rhianna Pratchett hears tales of helpful hobs in the North York Moors.
25 Dec 2023,14 mins
5. Mermaids
Rhianna Pratchett visits Wales in search of stories about mermaids.
22 Dec 2023,14 mins
4. Redcaps
Rhianna Pratchett learns about the deadly Redcap.
21 Dec 2023,14 mins
3. Water Demons
Rhianna Pratchett delves into the scary world of water demons in Scotland.
20 Dec 2023,14 mins
2. Dragons
Rhianna Pratchett's hunt for dragons takes her to Sunderland.
19 Dec 2023,13 mins
1. Black Dogs
Searching for a hellhound said to stalk coastal paths in Suffolk.
18 Dec 2023,13 mins
Introducing Mythical Creatures
Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us.
11 Dec 2023,2 mins