{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64e89a796854bf00115a70e0/65f4730fda45820016798b05?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"St Patrick: Pirates, Snakes and Goatees","description":"<p>He wasn't Irish. He didn't wear green. There were no snakes. So who was the real St Patrick? How did his myth grow? And how did he invent the goatee?</p><p><br></p><p>Podcaster and comedian Alison Spittle joins Maddy and Anthony today as we head back to 4th/5th century Ireland. Alison's tour dates (including Leake!) are here: <a href=\"http://alisonspittle.com/gigs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://alisonspittle.com/gigs/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code AFTERDARK sign up at <a href=\"https://historyhit/subscription/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https://historyhit/subscription/</u></a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>here</u></a>.</p>","author_name":"History Hit"}