Mermaids

We explore themes and characters of popular culture, and what their popularity says about us. First up: Mermaids! (And Mermen. And Tritons. And Sirens. And... you get the gist.) Featuring author and… Audio

Sarah Peverley is a Professor of English, at the University of Liverpool. She is talking about our fascination with mermaids, and a brief history of them from the 16th century on wards. Audio