Helen Fulton
Professor of Medieval Literature at the University of Bristol
4 episodes
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The Welsh Marches
Misha Glenny and guests discuss four centuries of Norman warlord rule in much of Wales almost independent from the kings with one law for the English and another for the Welsh.
28 May 2026
Also featuring: Rhun Emlyn, Huw Pryce
Owain Glyndŵr
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the man behind a major revolt against England, from 1400-1412, taking control of large areas of Wales until defeated by the future Henry V
31 January 2019
Also featuring: Huw Pryce, Chris Given-Wilson
The Mabinogion
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Welsh stories of Arthurian romance and Celtic mythology created in the oral tradition for centuries before being written down in the Middle Ages.
10 May 2018
Also featuring: Sioned Davies, Juliette Wood
Le Morte d'Arthur
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Le Morte d'Arthur, Sir Thomas Malory's epic medieval tale of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table.
10 January 2013
Also featuring: Helen Cooper, Laura Ashe