8. Into the Otherworld

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 GravllleAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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 ThomasAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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 GravelleAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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 PritchardAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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 ThomasAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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 PritchardAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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 PritchardAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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 GravelleAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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 GravelleAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

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’ShaughnessyAdapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission