Mythical Creatures - 5. Mermaids

Rhianna Pratchett is on the trail of one of her favourite mythical creatures - the mermaid.

She visits Conwy in North Wales, the scene of a mermaid’s curse, and dives into a myriad of salty tales.

Rhianna hears how the meaning and representation of mermaids has changed throughout history and how the mermaid can speak to the environmental movement in the 21st century.

The fantasy writer is taking us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land.

She's out to uncover what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.

Storyteller: Ffion Phillips

Contributor:

Professor Sarah Peverley

Original Music by Ben MacDougall
Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott

Production Manager: Nikki Cannon
Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison
Executive Producer: Mel Harris

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2023.

Published on Monday, 18th December 2023.

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