Jonathan Ross' Myths and Legends

Season 1

Jonathan Ross goes in search of Britain's fantastical forgotten fables, mythical mysteries and lost local legends.

Northern England
E1
Northern EnglandJonathan Ross goes in search of Britain's lost legends. In Whitby, where Dracula landed, he learns about mythical cave-dwelling creatures with healing powers. He then heads to the Moors to discover the scientific truth about the will-o'-the-wisps.
Wales
E2
WalesJonathan explores Wales's fantastic fables and local legends, from Rhita Gawr and the Welsh Dragon, to the Green Man and the Lady of Llyn y Fan Fach.
Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands
E3
Isle of Skye and Scottish HighlandsJonathan explores the legends of the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands. On Skye, he learns about musical fairyfolk, and the warrior queen Scáthach. On the mainland, Jonathan learns about Kelpies, and hunts for the infamous Nessie.
South West England
E4
South West EnglandJonathan explores the legends of South West England, from King Arthur and Morgan Le Fay, to piskies, spriggans, knockers and the Beast of Bodmin.