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Mabinogi: Lost Legends and Dark Magic

From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of Wales

Aimee 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.

Copyright: © (C) BBC 2021

Latest Episodes:

15. The White Hill Mar 17, 2024

Show notes

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

14. Kiss From the Dead Mar 17, 2024

Show notes

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

13. Enchanted Land Mar 17, 2024

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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

12. The Road of Sinners Mar 17, 2024

Show notes

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

11. The Seal Woman Mar 17, 2024

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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

10. The Eternal Feast Mar 17, 2024

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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

9. Land of the Tylwyth Teg Mar 17, 2024

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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

8. Into the Otherworld Mar 17, 2024

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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. The Prophecy Mar 17, 2024

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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

6. A Promise Mar 17, 2024

Show notes

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

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