Irish Giant
4 Extra Debut. Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores some mysterious bones: an 18th century skeleton and Irish Giants. From 2017.
The first of five stories in which evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod follows a trail of clues beginning with a bone or skeleton and leading to a fascinating revelation.
Ben explores the link between an 18th century skeleton in the Hunterian Museum and Brendan Holland from County Tyrone who reached a height of 6'10" and has been diagnosed with gigantism. Ben follows a trail of clues and discovers how recent findings could mean that in the future there are no more Irish giants.
Producer Sarah Blunt.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2017.
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