From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of WalesAimee Ffion Edwards and Darragh Mortell star in a series of lost legends and dark magic. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine (Being Human, Vanity Fair) gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the vivid magic of Celtic mythology.A joint BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 commission.
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15. The White Hill
Brigid and Pryderi must defeat Roisin and fulfil King Bran's prophecy.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure, based on the ancient myt…
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14. Kiss From the Dead
As they prepare to take on the unearthly power of Roisin, Brigid and Pryderi swap bodies.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure, based…
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13. Enchanted Land
Brigid and Pryderi return to reality to find it changed beyond recognition. Wales has fallen under a dark spell.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. F…
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12. The Road of Sinners
Brigid assembles a team to return to the real world and confront her mother.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure, based on the ancie…
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11. The Seal Woman
A tale is told; the story of Brigid’s true parents. It’s a tale of love, betrayal and of how Brigid came to be abandoned.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Ma…
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10. The Eternal Feast
Brigid finally finds her Mother, but their reunion is not what she expects. Meanwhile Roisin leads Pryderi to a never-ending party.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales…
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9. Land of the Tylwyth Teg
Pryderi must pass a series of tests as he’s guided through the Otherworld by a small fairy called Pwca.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy po…
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8. Into the Otherworld
The remains of the Welsh army get ready to return home, while Pryderi finds a way to cross realities and get Brigid back.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Ma…
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7. The Prophecy
King Bran tells Pryderi of a prophecy concerning the destiny of Wales. Meanwhile Brigid adapts to life in the Otherworld.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Ma…
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6. A Promise
In the aftermath of the bloody war between Wales and Ireland, Brigid lies dying in the arms of her foster brother, Pryderi. She awakes in the Otherworld, struggling to make sense o…
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5. War
As war between Wales and Ireland breaks out, Pryderi, Prince of Dyfed, joins the fleet from the Kingdom of Gwynedd to rescue Princess Branwen. The ships are led by the giant King B…
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4. An Army Assembles
Pryderi and Brigid head back to the Kingdom of Gwynedd in an attempt to persuade Bran the Blessed to rescue Princess Branwen.From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of th…
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3. The Cauldron
Pryderi and Brigid uncover the otherworldly power of the magic cauldron. But will it be enough to placate the Irish?From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinog…
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2. Horses of Harlech
With Irish warships heading for the Welsh coast, Pryderi, Prince of Dyfed, embarks on a dangerous mission to win the favour of Matholwch, King of Ireland.From the Red Book of Herge…
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1. Beyond the Forests
From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. First episode of the fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.Pryderi, Prince of Dyfed, heads…
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Introducing Mabinogi: Lost Legends and Dark Magic
Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of Wales.