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Mary Rose Archer

Bone StoriesSeries 1
Episode 3 of 5

Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores some mysterious bones: a skeleton on the Mary Rose which sank in 1545. From 2017.

Ben tries his hand at pulling a medieval long bow - and discovers how studies of the skeletons of the archers who sank with the Mary Rose could help patients with dyspraxia.

Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod presents another anthropological detective story.

Producer Sarah Blunt.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2017.

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15 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Oct 202609:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 16 Aug 201713:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 29 Dec 201700:15
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 11 Dec 201914:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 12 Dec 201902:15
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  • Wed 7 Oct 202609:30
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