Here We Come A-Wassailing

Synopsis

A documentary on the surviving syncretic pagan midwinter customs of the British Isles, focusing on nine ritual celebrations ranging from the Moray Firth in the north, the Somerset Levels in the south, Humberside in the east, and County Kerry in the west. Featuring music by the Albion Band and narration by John Tams.

Director

Ashley Hutchings

Written by

Colin Rose

Music

Larry Goodson

Studio

BBC

Released

22 December 1977

Genres

Documentary