Here We Come A-Wassailing (1977)
A documentary on the surviving syncretic pagan midwinter customs of the British Isles, focusing on nine ritual celebrations ranging from the Moray Firth in the north, the Somerset Levels in the south, Humberside in the east, and County Kerry in the west. Featuring music by the Albion Band and narration by John Tams.
Director: Ashley Hutchings
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 22, 1977
Cast
- John Tams - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Larry Goodson
Editing: David Aliband
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
dance, countryside, winter, ritual, folk music, paganism, drinking, pagan, british history, english village, christmas, traditional music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Here We Come A-Wassailing about?
- A documentary on the surviving syncretic pagan midwinter customs of the British Isles, focusing on nine ritual celebrations ranging from the Moray Firth in the north, the Somerset Levels in the south, Humberside in the east, and County Kerry in the west. Featuring music by the Albion Band and narration by John Tams.
- Who directed Here We Come A-Wassailing?
- Here We Come A-Wassailing was directed by Ashley Hutchings.
- Who stars in Here We Come A-Wassailing?
- Here We Come A-Wassailing stars John Tams.
- How long is Here We Come A-Wassailing?
- Here We Come A-Wassailing has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Here We Come A-Wassailing?
- Here We Come A-Wassailing is a Documentary film.
- Where was Here We Come A-Wassailing produced?
- Here We Come A-Wassailing was produced in United Kingdom.