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Mary Rose Archer

Bone Stories Series 1
Episode 3 of 5

Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod 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.

Producer Sarah Blunt.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2017.

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15 minutes

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Wednesday 09:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 16 Aug 2017 13:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 29 Dec 2017 00:15
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 11 Dec 2019 14:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 12 Dec 2019 02:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wednesday 09:30
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