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King Bladud of Bath
Bath comedian Sunil Patel (BBC Asian Network) dons the mantle of Deputy Loreperson in this Covid-19 Lockdown Special. Sequestered in our separate garrets, sheds and jazz lounges, we learn the story of King Bladud. Bladud was a daredevil, a leper, an assistant pig farmer and founder of the city of Bath. Now that’s a portfolio career.
- Who petrified the Keynsham snakes?
- Is it possible to fly from Bath to London, Icarus-style?
- Does Sunil Patel’s mum know he’s on TV?
Find out in Episode 14.
Credits:
The Loremen are Alasdair Beckett-King & James Shakeshaft. Featuring guest Loreperson, Sunil Patel.
Featured image from a Tissandier collection engraving, Library of Congress.
Music from La Lettre De Manon Valse played by Megone’s Orchestra, 1905.