Fly Agaric
Brett Westwood seeks out the magical red and white spotted mushroom, fly agaric. Its story is entwined with Father Christmas, Alice in Wonderland and religion itself. UK Only.
Brett Westwood seeks out the magical mushroom fly agaric, with its red cap and white spots. Its story is entwined with Father Christmas, Alice in Wonderland and the founding of religion itself. The mushroom's hallucinogenic properties and its appearance in fairy tales make it the most evocative of all British fungi.
Brett goes into the woods with River Cottage forager John Wright and talks to Richard Miller and Patrick Harding about its surprising importance in human culture. With readings by Claire Skinner. Producer Beth O'Dea. UK Only
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Natural Histories
Stories of nature’s impact on human culture and society through history.
