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The Riddle

4 Extra Debut. A prince takes it into his head to travel the world with his faithful servant. Dramatised and read by Philip Pullman.

A prince takes it into his head to travel the world with his faithful servant.

The two Grimm brothers published their first volume of stories, Children's and Household Tales, in 1812 although there were some who disputed their suitability for young minds. Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm devoted their lives to collecting these German folk tales. Inspired by the rise of Romanticism and interest in traditional national stories and lore, in the end they collected more than 200.

Philip Pullman reads the first of five of his re-workings of Grimm Tales, written to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their publication.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra in 2012.

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Tue 7 Oct 2014 04:00

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