In the beginning is a new series from the children’s radio station and podcast network, Fun Kids that seeks to answer life’s big questions for children, such as “Who are we and why are we here?”.
The new multi-voiced narrated and dramatised 10- part series of myths from around the world will be broadcast on the radio and available as podcast every Wednesdays at 4.45pm from 13 July.
Adapted for young listeners, the adventures of the mythical creatures, powerful gods and crafty animals that inhabit these ancient tales aim to create insight into these deep philosophical questions. It’s also designed to celebrate and create a deeper understanding of some of the ancestral cultural traditions and beliefs that are still very much alive today.
The stories transport listeners through the cosmos, into dreamtime, down a golden chain and through nature’s arc where they meet animals, gods and spirits – the makers, shapers and creators.
Matt Deegan, Station Manager of Fun Kids said: “Children are brilliant at asking deep, insightful questions. Often these are questions for which there aren’t easy answers. In The Beginning is a great series for explaining the different traditions and thoughts about our very existence. As well as being an engaging listen for young ears, it’s got a lot of information that might be new to parents as well.”
