Irish Micks And Legends

Series

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

The Salmon Of Knowledge

20121031

20131030 (R4)

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram become Ais and Yaz and are the very best pals.

They take their role as Ireland's freshest story-tellers to the British nation very seriously indeed but haven't had the time to do much research, learn their lines or work out who is doing which parts.

The girls' unconventional way of telling stories involves a concoction of thoroughly inappropriate modern-day metaphors and references to many of the ancient Irish stories.

With a natural knack for both comedy and character voices the duo bring you warm, modern re-workings of popular ancient Irish stories.

For starters, it's the Salmon of Knowledge.

Written and performed by Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram.

Producer: Raymond Lau.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2012.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.

Tir Na Nog

20121107

20131106 (R4)

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram become Ais and Yaz and are the very best pals. They are taking their role as Ireland's freshest story-tellers to the British nation very seriously indeed but they haven't had the time to do much research, learn their lines or work out who is doing which parts.

The girls' unconventional way of telling stories involves a concoction of thoroughly inappropriate modern-day metaphors and references to many of the ancient Irish stories.

With a natural knack for both comedy and character voices Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea will bring you warm, modern re-workings of popular ancient Irish stories.

Today it's Tir Na Nog.

Written and performed by Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram

Producer: Raymond Lau.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.

Comic modern reworkings of popular ancient Irish stories.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.

Deirdre Of Sorrows

20121114

20131113 (R4)

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram become Ais and Yaz and are the very best pals.

They are taking their role as Ireland's freshest story-tellers to the British nation very seriously indeed but they haven't had the time to do much research, learn their lines or work out who is doing which parts.

The girls' unconventional way of telling stories involves a concoction of thoroughly inappropriate modern-day metaphors and references to many of the ancient Irish stories.

With a natural knack for both comedy and character voices Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea will bring you warm, modern re-workings of popular ancient Irish stories.

Today it's Deirdre of Sorrows.

Written and performed by Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram.

Producer: Raymond Lau.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.

Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea bring to life some of Ireland's most popular folklore.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.

Children Of Lir

20121121

20131120 (R4)

The girls' unconventional way of telling stories involves a concoction of thoroughly inappropriate modern-day metaphors and references to many of the ancient Irish stories.

With a natural knack for both comedy and character voices Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea will bring you warm, modern re-workings of popular ancient Irish stories.

Today it's Children of Lir.

Written and performed by Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram.

Producer: Raymond Lau

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.

Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea bring to life some of Ireland's most popular folklore.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.

St Brigid Of The Curragh

20150204

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram give props to Aisling's place of birth with the story of how Brigid became a Saint - and got land to build her convent in the Curragh of Kildare.

Series two of the duo's unique comedic, highly irreverent take on Irish folklore.

Still the very best pals, Aisling and Yasmine take their role explaining Irish legends to the British nation very seriously indeed. That said, it would appear that they haven't had the time to do much research, work out who is doing which parts, edit out the chat or learn how to work the sound desk.

With a vast vault of fantastical myths, mixed with 21st century references to help you along, prepare for some very silly lessons in life, love and the crazy shenanigans of old Ireland and modern Irish.

Producer: Raymond Lau

A Green Dragon Media production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.

Comedy writers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring Ireland's folklore to life.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.

King Larry Long Ears

20150211

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram tell the tale of King Larry Lonshach, a man hiding a terrible, gag inducing secret beneath his crown.

Only his hairdressers ever find out the secret - but that knowledge doesn't end well for them.

Series two of the duo's unique comedic, highly irreverent take on Irish folklore.

Producer: Raymond Lau

A Green Dragon Media production first broadcast BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.

King Larry Lonshach hides a terrible, gag-inducing secret beneath his crown.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.

Diarmuid And Grainne

20150218

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram get romantic (not like that) to tell the tale of the famous young lovers Diarmuid and Grainne. It's an affair which ended like most Irish stories - terribly.

Series two of the duo's unique comedic, highly irreverent take on Irish folklore.

Producer: Raymond Lau

A Green Dragon Media production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.

Aisling and Yasmine comicly rework the tale of famous young lovers Diarmuid and Grainne.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.

Cuchulain And The Hound

20150225

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram learn how the young Setanta became known as Cuchulain, the most famous of all the warriors in ancient Ireland because he played our national sport.

Series two of the duo's unique comedic, highly irreverent take on Irish folklore.

Producer: Raymond Lau

A Green Dragon Media production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in February 2015.

How the young Irish warrior Setanta became known as Cuchulain.

Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	The Salmon Of Knowledge	20121031	20131030 (R4)	Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram become Ais and Yaz and are the very best pals. They take their role as Ireland's freshest story-tellers to the British nation very seriously indeed but haven't had the time to do much research, learn their lines or work out who is doing which parts. The girls' unconventional way of telling stories involves a concoction of thoroughly inappropriate modern-day metaphors and references to many of the ancient Irish stories. With a natural knack for both comedy and character voices the duo bring you warm, modern re-workings of popular ancient Irish stories. For starters, it's the Salmon of Knowledge. Written and performed by Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram. Producer: Raymond Lau. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2012. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.
01	02	Tir Na Nog	20121107	20131106 (R4)	Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram become Ais and Yaz and are the very best pals. They are taking their role as Ireland's freshest story-tellers to the British nation very seriously indeed but they haven't had the time to do much research, learn their lines or work out who is doing which parts. The girls' unconventional way of telling stories involves a concoction of thoroughly inappropriate modern-day metaphors and references to many of the ancient Irish stories. With a natural knack for both comedy and character voices Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea will bring you warm, modern re-workings of popular ancient Irish stories. Today it's Tir Na Nog. Written and performed by Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram Producer: Raymond Lau. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012. Comic modern reworkings of popular ancient Irish stories. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.
01	03	Deirdre Of Sorrows	20121114	20131113 (R4)	Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram become Ais and Yaz and are the very best pals. They are taking their role as Ireland's freshest story-tellers to the British nation very seriously indeed but they haven't had the time to do much research, learn their lines or work out who is doing which parts. The girls' unconventional way of telling stories involves a concoction of thoroughly inappropriate modern-day metaphors and references to many of the ancient Irish stories. With a natural knack for both comedy and character voices Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea will bring you warm, modern re-workings of popular ancient Irish stories. Today it's Deirdre of Sorrows. Written and performed by Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram. Producer: Raymond Lau. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012. Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea bring to life some of Ireland's most popular folklore. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.
01	04	Children Of Lir	20121121	20131120 (R4)	Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram become Ais and Yaz and are the very best pals. They are taking their role as Ireland's freshest story-tellers to the British nation very seriously indeed but they haven't had the time to do much research, learn their lines or work out who is doing which parts. The girls' unconventional way of telling stories involves a concoction of thoroughly inappropriate modern-day metaphors and references to many of the ancient Irish stories. With a natural knack for both comedy and character voices Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea will bring you warm, modern re-workings of popular ancient Irish stories. Today it's Children of Lir. Written and performed by Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram. Producer: Raymond Lau First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012. Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea bring to life some of Ireland's most popular folklore. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.
02	01	St Brigid Of The Curragh	20150204		Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram give props to Aisling's place of birth with the story of how Brigid became a Saint - and got land to build her convent in the Curragh of Kildare. Series two of the duo's unique comedic, highly irreverent take on Irish folklore. Still the very best pals, Aisling and Yasmine take their role explaining Irish legends to the British nation very seriously indeed. That said, it would appear that they haven't had the time to do much research, work out who is doing which parts, edit out the chat or learn how to work the sound desk. With a vast vault of fantastical myths, mixed with 21st century references to help you along, prepare for some very silly lessons in life, love and the crazy shenanigans of old Ireland and modern Irish. Producer: Raymond Lau A Green Dragon Media production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015. Comedy writers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring Ireland's folklore to life. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.
02	02	King Larry Long Ears	20150211		Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram tell the tale of King Larry Lonshach, a man hiding a terrible, gag inducing secret beneath his crown. Only his hairdressers ever find out the secret - but that knowledge doesn't end well for them. Series two of the duo's unique comedic, highly irreverent take on Irish folklore. Still the very best pals, Aisling and Yasmine take their role explaining Irish legends to the British nation very seriously indeed. That said, it would appear that they haven't had the time to do much research, work out who is doing which parts, edit out the chat or learn how to work the sound desk. With a vast vault of fantastical myths, mixed with 21st century references to help you along, prepare for some very silly lessons in life, love and the crazy shenanigans of old Ireland and modern Irish. Producer: Raymond Lau A Green Dragon Media production first broadcast BBC Radio 4 in February 2015. King Larry Lonshach hides a terrible, gag-inducing secret beneath his crown. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.
02	03	Diarmuid And Grainne	20150218		Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram get romantic (not like that) to tell the tale of the famous young lovers Diarmuid and Grainne. It's an affair which ended like most Irish stories - terribly. Series two of the duo's unique comedic, highly irreverent take on Irish folklore. Still the very best pals, Aisling and Yasmine take their role explaining Irish legends to the British nation very seriously indeed. That said, it would appear that they haven't had the time to do much research, work out who is doing which parts, edit out the chat or learn how to work the sound desk. With a vast vault of fantastical myths, mixed with 21st century references to help you along, prepare for some very silly lessons in life, love and the crazy shenanigans of old Ireland and modern Irish. Producer: Raymond Lau A Green Dragon Media production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015. Aisling and Yasmine comicly rework the tale of famous young lovers Diarmuid and Grainne. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.
02	04	Cuchulain And The Hound	20150225		Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram learn how the young Setanta became known as Cuchulain, the most famous of all the warriors in ancient Ireland because he played our national sport. Series two of the duo's unique comedic, highly irreverent take on Irish folklore. Still the very best pals, Aisling and Yasmine take their role explaining Irish legends to the British nation very seriously indeed. That said, it would appear that they haven't had the time to do much research, work out who is doing which parts, edit out the chat or learn how to work the sound desk. With a vast vault of fantastical myths, mixed with 21st century references to help you along, prepare for some very silly lessons in life, love and the crazy shenanigans of old Ireland and modern Irish. Producer: Raymond Lau A Green Dragon Media production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in February 2015. How the young Irish warrior Setanta became known as Cuchulain. Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram offer comic reworkings of Ireland's ancient stories.