Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

Carolyne Larrington

Fellow and Tutor in Medieval English Literature at St John's College, Oxford

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5 episodes

Appears in multiple episodes with: Juliette Wood

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  1. Icelandic Sagas

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Icelandic sagas.

    9 May 2013

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    Also featuring: Elizabeth Ashman Rowe, Emily Lethbridge

     
  2. The Fisher King

    Melvyn Bragg and guests will be delving into the world of medieval myth and legend in pursuit of the powerful and enigmatic Fisher King.

    17 January 2008

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    Also featuring: Stephen Knight, Juliette Wood

     
  3. Chaucer

    Melvyn Bragg discusses Geoffrey Chaucer who immortalised the medieval pilgrimage and the diversity of 14th century English society, in his Canterbury Tales.

    9 February 2006

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    Also featuring: Helen Cooper, Ardis Butterfield

     
  4. The Norse Gods

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the theology that inspired the Vikings and the role that myths and religion played in their daily lives.

    11 March 2004

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    Also featuring: Heather O'Donoghue, John Hines

     
  5. The Holy Grail

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the sacred allure of the Holy Grail which has fascinated writers for a thousand years.

    15 May 2003

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    Also featuring: Jonathan Riley-Smith, Juliette Wood