Episode 5

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Hildegard of Bingen — medieval nun turned composer, mystic, political adviser, botanist, philosopher, theologian, medic, scientist, and later, saint. Hildegard has been watching her bones exhumed by inquisitive Victorians. She’s been moved several times since death: stolen, saved, hidden. Denied peace in life and death. She has decided to set the record straight, and tells the last stage of her extraordinary story. Now in her 80s, there is one final loss and one final fight in store for Hildegard. Written by Anna Linstrum Performed by Juliet Stevenson Produced and directed by Fay Lomas Sound design by Nigel Lewis Production co-ordinator: Eleri McAuliffe