Witch

Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

WITCH Podcast

Documentaries

Podcasts

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

Factual: Life Stories

Factual: Health & Wellbeing

Factual: Science & Nature

India Rakusen finds out what it means to call yourself a witch today.

The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries - from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch today?

The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries - from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?

Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.

BBC Radio 4 FM

Witch: 4. Enchanted Lands

4. Enchanted Lands

BBC Radio 4 - Witch, 4. Enchanted Lands

A witch has been created in the Thames Valley to protect a family from eviction.

India Rakusen explores the surprising historical relationship between the figure of the witch and the right to land.

The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop culture-driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?

Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.

A witch has been created in the Thames Valley to protect a family from eviction. India explores the surprising historical relationship between the figure of the witch and the right to land. 

Scored with original music by The Big Moon.

Presenter: India Rakusen
Executive Producer: Alex Hollands
Producer: Lucy Dearlove
Producer: Elle Scott
AP: Tatum Swithenbank
Production Manager: Kerry Luter
Sound Design: Olga Reed

A Storyglass production for BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Witch

4. Enchanted Lands

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4