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British novelist and historian Marina Warner, delivers six lectures examining how myths express and shape our attitudes.
6/6 Marina Warner looks at myths of national identity and asks: what is home ground?
First broadcast: 02 Mar 1994
5/6 In her penultimate lecture Marina Warner asks: who are the real cannibals?
First broadcast: 23 Feb 1994
4/6 From King Kong to the teddy bear, Marina Warner examines the changing value of the animal.
First broadcast: 16 Feb 1994
3/6 Marina Warner examines the various depictions of children in myths and stories.
First broadcast: 09 Feb 1994
2/6 Marina Warner examines the threads linking ancient myths and modern machismo.
First broadcast: 02 Feb 1994
6/6 Marina Warner looks at myths of national identity and asks: what is home ground?
Wed 2 Mar 1994 09:00 BBC Radio 4
Download the Reith Lectures by Marina Warner via the Reith Lectures Archive 1976 - 2010 podcast. There is also a podcast featuring broadcasts from 1948 - 1975.
Download the Reith Lectures 1976 - 2010
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