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Laelaps, Europa’s yellow dog, has forgotten what love is, until Procris enters his life. His devotion to her will lead him to some unexpected places in this heartbreaking tale of loyalty and treachery. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Narrated by Sandy Bernard. Featuring Rufo Quintavalle as Minos and … Read moreS3 E5 Laelaps: The Constellation of Canis Major
This epic and madcap episode concludes Ariadne’s story. It takes us into the heart of the labyrinth and up into the heavens with the constellation of the Northen Crown – Corona Borealis. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring: Tom Morton as Silenus, Charlotte Donnelly as Psalakantha, Nigel Pilkington as Dionysus. Bibi Jacob as Ariadne, … Read moreS3 E4 The Labyrinth: The Constellation of Corona Borealis
Pasiphaë, Queen of Crete, pays the price when her husband breaks his oath to Poseidon and refuses to sacrifice the Cretan Bull. In a letter to her daughter, Ariadne, she explains the terrible events that lead to the birth of the Minotaur. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring Rose Romain as Pasiphaë and Bibi … Read moreS3 E3 Pasiphaë: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 3
When Dionysus, god of wine and insanity, appears to Ariadne, determined to marry her, she tells him the tale of her ancestor Io. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. With Nigel Pilkington as Dionysus and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne. Original violin loops were created and performed by Chloe Dunn. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. … Read moreS3 E2 Ariadne & Io: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 2
Ariadne has been abandoned on the island of Naxos by Theseus. As she battles with heartache and homesickness she remembers her grandmother Europa. Written and narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Sources for this re-telling include Moschus’ poem ‘Europa’; Roberto Calasso’s ‘The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony,’ and Ariadne’s letter to … Read moreS3 E1 Ariadne & Europa: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 1
How do a slipper and an eagle lead to love? Hermes explains all. Written by Chris Mack with Bibi Jacob. Featuring Chris Mack and Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Discover our new show, Late Night Classics Download the episode!
You may know them as the Dioscuri – sons of Zeus – or as the Gemini Twins. In this episode discover the very unusal afterlife of the inimitable Castor and Polydeuces. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Starring David Stanley as Polydeuces, Kester Lovelace as Castor and Chris Mack as Hermes. Sound and production by … Read moreS2 E13 Castor & Polydeuces: The Constellation of Gemini
In this final Trojan episode, the ghosts of the war rise up and tell tales of loss and consolation. Sensitive listeners be aware – some of the stories are disturbing. Written and narrated by Bibi Jacob.Sound and production by Geoff Chong.Extracts from 17314 Aisakos and 884 Priamus feature Ciaran Cresswell and Les Clack. A thank … Read moreS2 E12 The Trojans: 1869 PHILOCTETES
Andromache appears in the university observatory to recount her tragic tale. 175 Andromache is a main-belt asteroid – not a Trojan in the L4 or L5 Lagrange points in Jupiter’s orbit. But since her character is central to the Trojan war, we’ve included her in this special series. Written and directed by KJ Dwyer.Edited by … Read moreS2 E11 The Trojans: 175 ANDROMACHE
Strange things happen one night, in a university observatory as Éloi struggles to stay awake and observe the 617 Patroclus asteroid. Written and directed by KJ Dwyer.With KJ Dwyer as Elio.Mitchell Moreno as Patroclus.Ken Starcevic as Menoetius.Bibi Jacob as the radio announcer. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. The actors recorded at the SACD Podcast Studio, Paris. … Read moreS2 E10 The Trojans: 617 PATROCLUS