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A tale is told; the story of Brigid’s true parents and of how she came to be abandoned.

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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Wales and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 3 Commission

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The Magical Welsh Mythology Quiz

The Magical Welsh Mythology Quiz

Test yourself on your knowledge of the tales of the Mabinogi and other Celtic legends.

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