Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Black Dogs | 20231218 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In the first episode of the series, Rhianna is on the trail of Black Dogs. She visits Suffolk, to hear a tale of a hellhound that left its mark on the small town of Bungay. It's one of many spectral black dogs that are said to stalk coastal paths and lonely crossroads. Rhianna explores why Black Dogs appear so often in folklore, and their psychological link to fear and negative emotions. Storyteller: Michael Lambourne Other Contributors: Helen Bruce, Mark Norman Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett begins her quest to meet mythical creatures with a search for black dogs Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett begins her quest to meet mythical creatures around the British Isles and discover what they reveal about us. She starts in Suffolk, on the trail of Black Dogs | |
| 10. Wulver | 20231229 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In the final episode of the series, Rhianna explores the tale of a mysterious wolf-like creature in Shetland. This mythical beast is not all it might, at first, seem to be. Rhianna digs into the story and finds out what it could reveal about folklore – and ourselves - in the 21st century and what the future might hold for mythical creatures. Storyteller: Graeme Johncock Other Contributors: Catriona Macdonald, Dr Mary Bateman, Mark Norman Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett concludes her quest to meet mythical creatures with a wolf-like beast. Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett explores the tale of a mysterious wolf-like creature in Shetland, as she concludes her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| 2. Dragons | 20231219 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this episode, Rhianna seeks out dragons, and heads up to Sunderland, to meet one such specimen, The Lambton Worm. Rhianna explores how these powerful creatures reflect human power struggles, symbolise changing threats, and how they are used to justify who has rights over the land. Storyteller: Stuart Miller Other Contributors: Dr. Jamie Beckett, Natalie Lawrence Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett is on the hunt for dragons, in her quest to meet mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett hunts for dragons in Sunderland, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| 3. Water Demons | 20231220 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She finds out what they can tell us about our history, our world and ourselves. Rhianna explores the dark world of water demons, from Jenny Greenteeth in the North of England to kelpies – shapeshifting water horses – in Scotland. She hears chilling details of their activities and their purpose but also learns what can be used for protection against these fearsome creatures. Storyteller: Lari Don Contributor: Mark Norman Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett explores the dark world of water demons. Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett explores the dark world of water demons, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| 4. Redcaps | 20231221 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this episode, Rhianna tentatively heads to Scotland, in search of a small but vicious castle-dweller, that soaks its cap in its victims' blood – The Redcap. She explores why stories of such violent creatures originated in a region with its own turbulent past, and finds out how their use has shifted over time. Storyteller: Graeme Johncock Contributors: Icy Sedgwick, David C. Weinczok Additional Voiceover: Neil Hutchinson Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett learns about the deadly Redcap, in her quest to meet mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett learns about the deadly Redcap, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| 5. Mermaids | 20231222 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. Rhianna is on the trail of one of her favourite mythical creatures - the mermaid. She visits Conwy in North Wales, the scene of a mermaid's curse, and dives into a myriad of salty tales. Rhianna hears how the meaning and representation of mermaids has changed throughout history and how the mermaid can speak to the environmental movement in the 21st century. Storyteller: Ffion Phillips Contributor: Professor Sarah Peverley Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett dives into the world of mermaids, in her search for mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett dives into the world of mermaids, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| 6. Hobs | 20231225 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. Not all mythical creatures are found in the wilds of our landscape. Rhianna discovers there could be magical beings with us in our homes. She hears tales of helpful hobs in the North York Moors – small hairy creatures that do your chores while you're asleep. Like many other friendly household spirits they can be useful but also temperamental. You need to stay on the right side of your hob! Rhianna, keen for some help around the house, takes notes on how to keep your hob happy, and what happens when it's not. She also explores what stories of hobs and other household spirits can tell us about our lives past and present. Storyteller: Rosie Barrett Other Contributors: Bob Fischer, Mark Norman, Natalie Lawrence Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett delves into the world of hobs, in her quest to meet mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett delves into the world of helpful hobs, as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| 7. Giants | 20231226 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. As a child Rhianna was told of sleeping giants on the hilltops near her grandparent's house in Wales. Now she returns to the Welsh mountains and to Cader Idris – a striking mountain in the Eryri National Park – to meet a particularly intriguing giant. Rhianna discovers why giants have been important to humans for centuries. She explores what they can reveal about ourselves and our landscape, and what giant tales might offer us in the present day. Storyteller: Peter Stevenson Other Contributors: Erin Kavanagh, Dr Mary Bateman Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett looks for giants, as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett looks for giants in the Welsh mountains, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| 8. Selkies | 20231227 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this episode, Rhianna heads to the Scottish coast to meet shape-shifting sea creature, the Selkie. Selkies are seals in the water but can remove their seal skins and become humans on the land. Rhianna explores the best known Selkie story, The Selkie Wife. She delves into what it reveals about some murky parts of our own history, and asks how it can be used to empower and help people today. Storyteller: Shona Cowie Other Contributors: Sharon Blackie, Lari Don Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett seeks out shape-shifting selkies in her quest to meet mythical creatures Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett seeks out shape-shifting selkies as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| 9. Banshees | 20231228 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this episode, Rhianna is on a quest to find out about an Irish death omen, The Banshee. Rhianna explores the importance of this creature's cry, the significance of her haggish female form, and why the belief of her remains strong today. Storyteller: Liz Weir Other Contributors: Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald, Sharon Blackie Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett learns about banshees, as she explores the world of mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett learns about banshees, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. | |
| Omnibus: Parts 1: 5 | 20231222 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this omnibus edition, Rhianna meets Black Dogs, Dragons, Water Demons, Redcaps and Mermaids. Rhianna begins her quest in Suffolk, on the trail of Black Dogs. She explores why they appear so often in folklore, and their psychological link to fear and negative emotions. She hunts for dragons in Sunderland and finds out how these creatures reflect human power struggles, symbolise changing threats, and how they are used to justify who has rights over the land. Rhianna also explores the dark world of water demons, from Jenny Greenteeth in the North of England to kelpies – shapeshifting water horses – in Scotland. She hears chilling details of their activities and their purpose but also learns what can be used for protection against these fearsome creatures. She learns about the deadly Redcap and why stories of such violent creatures originated in a region with its own turbulent past. Finally, Rhianna visits Conwy in North Wales on the trail of one of her favourite mythical creatures - the mermaid. Storytellers: Michael Lambourne, Stuart Miller, Lari Don, Graeme Johncock, Ffion Phillips Other Contributors: Helen Bruce, Mark Norman, Dr. Jamie Beckett, Natalie Lawrence, Icy Sedgwick, David C. Weinczok, Professor Sarah Peverley Additional Voiceover: Neil Hutchinson Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett is on a quest to discover mythical creatures around the British Isles and find out what they tell us about our history, our world and ourselves. | |
| Omnibus: Parts 6-10 | 20231229 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this omnibus edition, Rhianna meets Hobs, Giants, Selkies, Banshees and The Wulver. Rhianna hears tales of helpful hobs in the North York Moors – small hairy creatures that do your chores while you're asleep. She explores what stories of hobs and other household spirits can tell us about our lives past and present. In the Welsh mountains Rhianna looks for giants and discovers why they have been important to humans for centuries. Next she heads to the coast to meet shape-shifting selkies. Selkies are seals in the water but they can remove their seal skins and become humans on the land. She explores how one well-known selkie story can be used to empower and help people today. Rhianna also explores an Irish death omen, The Banshee, and the importance of this creature's cry. Finally Rhianna hears the tale of a mysterious wolf-like creature in Shetland. Rhianna digs into the story and finds out what it could reveal about folklore – and ourselves - in the 21st century and what the future might hold for mythical creatures. Storytellers: Rosie Barrett, Peter Stevenson, Shona Cowie, Liz Weir, Graeme Johncock Other Contributors: Bob Fischer, Mark Norman, Natalie Lawrence, Erin Kavanagh, Dr Mary Bateman, Sharon Blackie, Lari Don, Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald, Catriona Macdonald Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Rhianna Pratchett meets mythical creatures to discover what they reveal about us. Rhianna Pratchett is on a quest to discover mythical creatures around the British Isles and find out what they tell us about our history, our world and ourselves. | |
| 01 | Black Dogs | 20231218 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In the first episode of the series, Rhianna is on the trail of Black Dogs. She visits Suffolk, to hear a tale of a hellhound that left its mark on the small town of Bungay. It's one of many spectral black dogs that are said to stalk coastal paths and lonely crossroads. Rhianna explores why Black Dogs appear so often in folklore, and their psychological link to fear and negative emotions. Storyteller: Michael Lambourne Other Contributors: Helen Bruce, Mark Norman Rhianna Pratchett begins her quest to meet mythical creatures with a search for black dogs Rhianna Pratchett begins her quest to meet mythical creatures around the British Isles and discover what they reveal about us. She starts in Suffolk, on the trail of Black Dogs |
| 02 | Dragons | 20231219 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this episode, Rhianna seeks out dragons, and heads up to Sunderland, to meet one such specimen, The Lambton Worm. Rhianna explores how these powerful creatures reflect human power struggles, symbolise changing threats, and how they are used to justify who has rights over the land. Storyteller: Stuart Miller Other Contributors: Dr. Jamie Beckett, Natalie Lawrence Rhianna Pratchett is on the hunt for dragons, in her quest to meet mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett hunts for dragons in Sunderland, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| 03 | Water Demons | 20231220 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She finds out what they can tell us about our history, our world and ourselves. Rhianna explores the dark world of water demons, from Jenny Greenteeth in the North of England to kelpies – shapeshifting water horses – in Scotland. She hears chilling details of their activities and their purpose but also learns what can be used for protection against these fearsome creatures. Storyteller: Lari Don Contributor: Mark Norman Rhianna Pratchett explores the dark world of water demons. Rhianna Pratchett explores the dark world of water demons, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| 04 | Redcaps | 20231221 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this episode, Rhianna tentatively heads to Scotland, in search of a small but vicious castle-dweller, that soaks its cap in its victims' blood – The Redcap. She explores why stories of such violent creatures originated in a region with its own turbulent past, and finds out how their use has shifted over time. Storyteller: Graeme Johncock Contributors: Icy Sedgwick, David C. Weinczok Additional Voiceover: Neil Hutchinson Rhianna Pratchett learns about the deadly Redcap, in her quest to meet mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett learns about the deadly Redcap, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| 05 | Mermaids | 20231222 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. Rhianna is on the trail of one of her favourite mythical creatures - the mermaid. She visits Conwy in North Wales, the scene of a mermaid's curse, and dives into a myriad of salty tales. Rhianna hears how the meaning and representation of mermaids has changed throughout history and how the mermaid can speak to the environmental movement in the 21st century. Storyteller: Ffion Phillips Contributor: Professor Sarah Peverley Rhianna Pratchett dives into the world of mermaids, in her search for mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett dives into the world of mermaids, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| 06 | Hobs | 20231225 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. Not all mythical creatures are found in the wilds of our landscape. Rhianna discovers there could be magical beings with us in our homes. She hears tales of helpful hobs in the North York Moors – small hairy creatures that do your chores while you're asleep. Like many other friendly household spirits they can be useful but also temperamental. You need to stay on the right side of your hob! Rhianna, keen for some help around the house, takes notes on how to keep your hob happy, and what happens when it's not. She also explores what stories of hobs and other household spirits can tell us about our lives past and present. Storyteller: Rosie Barrett Other Contributors: Bob Fischer, Mark Norman, Natalie Lawrence Rhianna Pratchett delves into the world of hobs, in her quest to meet mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett delves into the world of helpful hobs, as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| 07 | Giants | 20231226 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. As a child Rhianna was told of sleeping giants on the hilltops near her grandparent's house in Wales. Now she returns to the Welsh mountains and to Cader Idris – a striking mountain in the Eryri National Park – to meet a particularly intriguing giant. Rhianna discovers why giants have been important to humans for centuries. She explores what they can reveal about ourselves and our landscape, and what giant tales might offer us in the present day. Storyteller: Peter Stevenson Other Contributors: Erin Kavanagh, Dr Mary Bateman Rhianna Pratchett looks for giants, as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett looks for giants in the Welsh mountains, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| 08 | Selkies | 20231227 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this episode, Rhianna heads to the Scottish coast to meet shape-shifting sea creature, the Selkie. Selkies are seals in the water but can remove their seal skins and become humans on the land. Rhianna explores the best known Selkie story, The Selkie Wife. She delves into what it reveals about some murky parts of our own history, and asks how it can be used to empower and help people today. Storyteller: Shona Cowie Other Contributors: Sharon Blackie, Lari Don Rhianna Pratchett seeks out shape-shifting selkies in her quest to meet mythical creatures Rhianna Pratchett seeks out shape-shifting selkies as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| 09 | Banshees | 20231228 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this episode, Rhianna is on a quest to find out about an Irish death omen, The Banshee. Rhianna explores the importance of this creature's cry, the significance of her haggish female form, and why the belief of her remains strong today. Storyteller: Liz Weir Other Contributors: Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald, Sharon Blackie Rhianna Pratchett learns about banshees, as she explores the world of mythical creatures. Rhianna Pratchett learns about banshees, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| 10 | Wulver | 20231229 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In the final episode of the series, Rhianna explores the tale of a mysterious wolf-like creature in Shetland. This mythical beast is not all it might, at first, seem to be. Rhianna digs into the story and finds out what it could reveal about folklore – and ourselves - in the 21st century and what the future might hold for mythical creatures. Storyteller: Graeme Johncock Other Contributors: Catriona Macdonald, Dr Mary Bateman, Mark Norman Rhianna Pratchett concludes her quest to meet mythical creatures with a wolf-like beast. Rhianna Pratchett explores the tale of a mysterious wolf-like creature in Shetland, as she concludes her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. |
| OMNI-1 | Omnibus: Parts 1: 5 | 20231222 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this omnibus edition, Rhianna meets Black Dogs, Dragons, Water Demons, Redcaps and Mermaids. Rhianna begins her quest in Suffolk, on the trail of Black Dogs. She explores why they appear so often in folklore, and their psychological link to fear and negative emotions. She hunts for dragons in Sunderland and finds out how these creatures reflect human power struggles, symbolise changing threats, and how they are used to justify who has rights over the land. Rhianna also explores the dark world of water demons, from Jenny Greenteeth in the North of England to kelpies – shapeshifting water horses – in Scotland. She hears chilling details of their activities and their purpose but also learns what can be used for protection against these fearsome creatures. She learns about the deadly Redcap and why stories of such violent creatures originated in a region with its own turbulent past. Finally, Rhianna visits Conwy in North Wales on the trail of one of her favourite mythical creatures - the mermaid. Storytellers: Michael Lambourne, Stuart Miller, Lari Don, Graeme Johncock, Ffion Phillips Other Contributors: Helen Bruce, Mark Norman, Dr. Jamie Beckett, Natalie Lawrence, Icy Sedgwick, David C. Weinczok, Professor Sarah Peverley Additional Voiceover: Neil Hutchinson Rhianna Pratchett is on a quest to discover mythical creatures around the British Isles and find out what they tell us about our history, our world and ourselves. |
| OMNI-2 | Omnibus: Parts 6-10 | 20231229 | Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today. In this omnibus edition, Rhianna meets Hobs, Giants, Selkies, Banshees and The Wulver. Rhianna hears tales of helpful hobs in the North York Moors – small hairy creatures that do your chores while you're asleep. She explores what stories of hobs and other household spirits can tell us about our lives past and present. In the Welsh mountains Rhianna looks for giants and discovers why they have been important to humans for centuries. Next she heads to the coast to meet shape-shifting selkies. Selkies are seals in the water but they can remove their seal skins and become humans on the land. She explores how one well-known selkie story can be used to empower and help people today. Rhianna also explores an Irish death omen, The Banshee, and the importance of this creature's cry. Finally Rhianna hears the tale of a mysterious wolf-like creature in Shetland. Rhianna digs into the story and finds out what it could reveal about folklore – and ourselves - in the 21st century and what the future might hold for mythical creatures. Storytellers: Rosie Barrett, Peter Stevenson, Shona Cowie, Liz Weir, Graeme Johncock Other Contributors: Bob Fischer, Mark Norman, Natalie Lawrence, Erin Kavanagh, Dr Mary Bateman, Sharon Blackie, Lari Don, Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald, Catriona Macdonald Rhianna Pratchett is on a quest to discover mythical creatures around the British Isles and find out what they tell us about our history, our world and ourselves. |