English folklore
English folklore consists of the myths and legends of England, including the English region's mythical creatures, traditional recipes, urban legends, proverbs, superstitions, and folktales. Its cultural history is rooted in Celtic, Christian, and Germanic folklore.During the Renaissance in the 16th century, England looked to more European texts to develop a national identity.
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Merlin
Melvyn Bragg discusses Merlin, prophet, magician, king maker and the original mad man of the woods, distraught at the death of his lord in battle.
30 June 2005
Featuring: Juliette Wood, Stephen Knight, Peter Forshaw
Robin Hood
Melvyn Bragg discusses the centuries old myth of the most romantic noble outlaw. Was he a yeoman, an aristocrat, an anarchist or the figment of a collective imagination?
30 October 2003
Featuring: Stephen Knight, Thomas Hahn, Juliette Wood