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The Further Realm: Episode 3

The Essay The Further Realm
Episode 3 of 5

Novelist Andrew Martin has long been interested in ghosts and their stories. He gives them much thought over five essays.

3. The ghosts of Medieval times were 'solid' and had a moral purpose. Modern sightings were ephemeral, transluscent, and now 'doubt' crept in...

Producer Duncan Minshull.

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Wed 14 Dec 2016 22:45
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