Did a Tudor prophetess correctly predict the English Civil War, the Crimean War, the sinking of the Titanic, World War One and the end of days? And what does she have to do with turning teddy bears into stone?
Find out as Maddy and Anthony discuss Mother Shipton's life, legend and legacy.
Written by Maddy Pelling
Edited and produced by Freddy Chick. Senior producer is Charlotte Long.
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