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The Welsh dragon, Merlin and Fireman Sam. Determining the ultimate mythical hero of Wales. From December 2012.

The Red Dragon, Merlin, and Fireman Sam.

Comedian Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine the ultimate heroes of Wales.

With:

Ben Partridge
Nadia Kamil

Written by Elis James, Gareth Gwyn and Benjamin Partridge.

Producer: Sharif Shahwan

First broadcast on BBC Radio Wales in December 2012.

30 minutes

On radio

Next Thursday 22:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Fri 21 Dec 2012 18:30
    BBC Radio Wales
  • Sat 22 Dec 2012 18:30
    BBC Radio Wales
  • Fri 22 May 2015 18:30
    BBC Radio Wales
  • Wed 2 Sep 2015 23:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 22 Feb 2017 23:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Mar 2019 23:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 5 Dec 2020 23:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 14 Mar 2022 23:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 11 Dec 2024 23:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Thursday 22:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra