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Last broadcast on Sat, 2 Jan 2010, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Storyteller and musician Nick Hennessey travels to Finland to explore the mythical world of the country's national poem, The Kalevala.
First published in 1835, this 50-chapter epic inspired a 19th-century artistic awakening and remains a cornerstone of contemporary Finnish culture. Speaking to musicians and critics, Hennessey finds out how the poem helped shape the nation.
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Sun 27 Dec 200916:30
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Sat 2 Jan 201023:30
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