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The EssayThe Lives of Hildegard of BingenEpisodes

  1. Mon 30 Mar 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Episode 1

    1/5Composer Hildegard of Bingen tells her story. Performed by Juliet Stevenson.

  2. Tue 31 Mar 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Episode 2

    2/5Hildegard of Bingen recounts life as an anchoress. Performed by Juliet Stevenson.

  3. Wed 1 Apr 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Episode 3

    3/5Freed from anchorage, Hildegard is now in charge. Or is she? Performed by Juliet Stevenson

  4. Thu 2 Apr 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Episode 4

    4/5Hildegard founds her monastery at great personal cost. Performed by Juliet Stevenson

  5. Fri 3 Apr 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Episode 5

    5/5Now 80, Hildegard of Bingen has one last battle. Performed by Juliet Stevenson.