Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

Stephen Knight

Distinguished Research Professor in English Literature at Cardiff University

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3 episodes

Appears in multiple episodes with: Juliette Wood

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  1. 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: Carolyne Larrington, Juliette Wood

     
  2. 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

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    Also featuring: Juliette Wood, Peter Forshaw

     
  3. 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

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    Also featuring: Thomas Hahn, Juliette Wood