lyra

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As part of an episode to mark St David's Day, Sheen spoke of how Lyra had got used to people approaching her dad.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Lyra lives in a universe parallel to our own, where people have a daemon - a companion spirit in animal form.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

He adds that after saying farewell to Lyra and all the other characters in his books, he will "miss them a little bit".

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Mrs Corner said her uncle, who was ill at the time, died "within minutes" of finding out what had happened to Lyra.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Lyra had stopped crying, thanks to the biscuit, and was dozing in Alice’s arms.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman