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Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of Wales.

BBC Radio Wales


    • Jul 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Mabinogi: Lost Legends and Dark Magic

    15. The White Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 13:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 14:32


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 14:03


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 13:34


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 20:00


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 16:08


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 14:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 13:17


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 17:18


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 14:42


    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

    5. War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 16:27


    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

    4. An Army Assembles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 13:32


    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

    3. The Cauldron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 14:14


    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

    2. Horses of Harlech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 13:25


    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

    1. Beyond the Forests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 13:56


    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

    Introducing Mabinogi: Lost Legends and Dark Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 2:32


    Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of Wales.

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