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Writer Diane Purkiss explores the meanings that lie within fairytales.
1: A Story of Love and Fear. From ancient Mesopotamian demons to our own Peter Pan , there have always been fairy children trapped in limbo. Their stories tap into fears of childbirth and of death. Readers Alan Bennett and Dolina McLennan.
Music by John Vick
Producer Amanda Hargreaves

Contributors

Unknown:
Diane Purkiss
Unknown:
Peter Pan
Reader:
Alan Bennett
Reader:
Dolina McLennan
Music By:
John Vick
Producer:
Amanda Hargreaves
Source: Radio Times

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