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Yasmine Akram

Jenny Thompson

Funny Bones: Mary and the Fairy

Mary and the Fairy

BBC Radio 4 - Funny Bones, Mary and the Fairy

Yasmine Akram performs a fairy tale with a twist.

In the first of our series showcasing the best Irish comic writing, Yasmine Akram tells a fairy tale with a twist.

A series of original stories in which Irish writers showcase their funny bones. 

In this fantastically funny series, Yasmine Akram tells a tale of young woe and magical intervention. Tara Flynn takes us into the world of competitive baking and zombie hordes in 'Fete Worse than Death'. Finally, a trip to the cinema takes a surprising turn in a new story by comedian Maeve Higgins.

Writer, Yasmine Akram
Reader, Yasmine Akram
Producer, Jenny Thompson

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