Witch
Avsnitt

5. The Magic(k)

Dela

The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop culture-driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?

Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.

What is magic? In this episode India speaks to witches and scientists to try and untangle the meaning and the real-world impact of magic. From hexes to chants, what lies behind the power of a spell?

Scored with original music by The Big Moon.

Presenter: India Rakusen Executive Producer: Alex Hollands Producer: Tatum Swithenbank Producer: Lucy Dearlove Producer: Elle Scott Production Manager: Kerry Luter Sound Design: Olga Reed

A Storyglass production for BBC Radio 4

Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör BBC Radio 4. Innehållet i podden är skapat av BBC Radio 4 och inte av, eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.