Dragons appear in mythology in all parts of the world. In the Far East, dragons tend to be benevolent and intelligent. In the West, they tend to be symbols of an evil force. David Swatling explores the mythology of dragons, past and present. Guest speakers: Oliver Moore, Chinese art historian at Leiden University, Real Musgrave, artist and dragon creator, and Peter Herman, Dungeons and Dragons player.
Producer: David Swatling
Broadcast: November 3, 2002