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9. Banshees
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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By BBC Radio 4Rhianna 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.