Searching for the Lost Language of Cumbric
Caitlin Kennedy (UK 2024)
36 min
In a quest to uncover the lost Celtic language of Cumbric, I hunt for clues in Cumbria's history, folklore, and dialects. Helped along the way by folk musicians, storytellers and a linguist with a secret, I grapple with the complexities of language evolution and how we mythologise the past.
Produced by Caitlin Kennedy with support from Gareth Mitchell and Paul Chauncy.
Featuring the voices and contributions of Neil Whalley, Gordon Jones, Phillip Gate, Tom Fisher and Sheila Fell. Music credit: Joe Broughton Folk Ensemble; Old Molly Metcalfe by Jake Thackray; Jus a wee deoch an' doris by Sir Harry Lauder & Gerald Grafton