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The Essay

The Mabinogion Revisited

Episode 1: An Introduction to the Mabinogion

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Professor Sioned Davies introduces the early medieval Welsh tales of the Mabinogion, which feature Celtic mythology, a history of medieval Britain and King Arthur. Show more

The Essay

The Mabinogion Revisited

Episode 2: James Hawes

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Author James Hawes discusses what the Mabinogion can teach us about storytelling and explores the parallels between these ancient tales and our modern-day superhero films. Show more

The Essay

The Mabinogion Revisited

Episode 3: Gwyneth Lewis on the Tale of Blodeuwedd

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Gwyneth Lewis ponders the powers and the limits of the imagination through her unique reinterpretation of the tale of Blodeuwedd, part of the Mabinogion. Show more

The Essay

The Mabinogion Revisited

Episode 5: Horatio Clare on Lludd and Llefelys

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Horatio Clare reflects on the 12th-century tale of Lludd and Llefelys from the Mabinogion and discusses its timely themes of immigration, conflict, borders and exile. Show more