English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 16 episodes, 3 hours, 46 minutes
Mabinogi: Lost Legends and Dark Magic Podcast
English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 16 episodes, 3 hours, 46 minutes
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Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Arawn…. John Cording
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Bran the Blessed…. Robert Pugh
Manawydan…. Matthew Gravllle
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
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 on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Pwca…. Sion Pritchard
Dewi…. Matthew Gravelle
Rhiannon…. Eiry Thomas
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
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. Fantasy adventure, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Pwca…. Sion Pritchard
Dewi…. Matthew Gravelle
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
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 ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Arawn…. John Cording
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Pwca…. Sion Pritchard
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
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 Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Arawn…. John Cording
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Wyn…. Sion Pritchard
Deryn…. Saran Morgan
Mam…. Eiry Thomas
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 20 minutes
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 of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Arawn…. John Cording
Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan
Bran…. Robert Pugh
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Manawydan…. Matthew Gravelle
Pwca…. Sion Pritchard
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 16 minutes, 8 seconds
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 podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Arawn…. John Cording
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Pwca…. Sion Pritchard
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
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 Mabinogi. Fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Arawn…. John Cording
Bran…. Robert Pugh
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Manawydan…. Matthew Gravelle
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
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 Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Arawn…. John Cording
Bran…. Robert Pugh
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Manawydan…. Matthew Gravelle
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 17 minutes, 18 seconds
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 of her own death.
From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Arawn…. John Cording
Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan
Bran…. Robert Pugh
Roisin…. Fiona O’Shaughnessy
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson and John Norton
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
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 Bran the Blessed, who wades across the Irish Sea.
From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fifth episode of the fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh
Branwen…. Rhian Blythe
Efnysien…. Richard Elfyn
Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan
Arawn…. John Cording
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
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 the Mabinogi. Fourth episode of the fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh
Efnysien…. Richard Elfyn
Arawn…. John Cording
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
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 Mabinogi. Third episode of the fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh
Branwen…. Rhian Blythe
Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan
Arawn…. John Cording
Nysien…. Rhodri Meilir
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
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 Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Second episode of the fantasy podcast series based on the ancient myths of Wales.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh
Branwen…. Rhian Blythe
Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan
Efnysien…. Richard Elfyn
Nysien…. Rhodri Meilir
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
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 to Harlech in North Wales, to win the hand of Princess Branwen of Gwynedd. But first he must impress her giant of a brother, King Bran the Blessed.
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 gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology.
Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell
Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards
Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh
Branwen…. Rhian Blythe
Arawn…. John Cording
Adapted by Lucy Catherine
Sound design by Nigel Lewis
Directed by James Robinson
A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission
7/1/2021 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Introducing Mabinogi: Lost Legends and Dark Magic
Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of Wales.