St Patrick: Pirates, Snakes and Goatees
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
History Hit
4.7 • 2.1K Ratings
🗓️ 17 March 2024
⏱️ 51 minutes
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Summary
He wasn't Irish. He didn't wear green. There were no snakes. So who was the real St Patrick? How did his myth grow? And how did he invent the goatee?
Podcaster and comedian Alison Spittle joins Maddy and Anthony today as we head back to 4th/5th century Ireland. Alison's tour dates (including Leake!) are here: http://alisonspittle.com/gigs/
Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.
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