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The Snowman
From pagan times to contemporary creations – a look at the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman. From 2000.
The Snowman is the sand castle of an inclement season, the winter equivalent of the scarecrow, and the jolliest of the folk-figure creations.
From pagan times to contemporary snowmen, there are factual and mythical accounts of this cheery winter character ... as well as evidence of the existence of snowwomen...
Producer: Alison Quinn
First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in December 2000.
Last on
Fri 27 Dec 2024
09:30
Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Sun 21 Dec 2014 07:15Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 21 Dec 2014 13:15Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Eve 2017 15:45Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Day 2017 03:45Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 27 Dec 2019 14:15Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 28 Dec 2019 02:15Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 27 Dec 2024 09:30Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra