Mythical Creatures - 8. Selkies

Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.

In this episode, Rhianna heads to the Scottish coast to meet shape-shifting sea creature, the Selkie. Selkies are seals in the water but can remove their seal skins and become humans on the land.

Rhianna explores the best known Selkie story, The Selkie Wife. She delves into what it reveals about some murky parts of our own history, and asks how it can be used to empower and help people today.

Storyteller: Shona Cowie
Other Contributors: Sharon Blackie, Lari Don

Presenter: Rhianna Pratchett
Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison
Executive Producer: Mel Harris
Production Manager: Nikki Cannon
Original Music by Ben MacDougall
Sound Design and Mixing: John Scott

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Published on Monday, 18th December 2023.

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