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Here We Come A-Wassailing

Here We Come A-Wassailing

1977•50m
Documentary

A documentary on the surviving syncretic pagan midwinter customs of the British Isles, focusing on nine ritual celebrations ranging from the Moray Firth in the north, the Somerset Levels in the south, Humberside in the east, and County Kerry in the west. Featuring music by the Albion Band and narration by John Tams.

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BBC

Language

EN

Status

Released

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John Tams

John Tams

Narrator (voice)

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