Happened Here

A Christmas Special - revisiting one of our favourite episodes about the writing of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol", originally introduced by Stephen Fry with a discussion between the author Viel Richardson and Robbie Stamp about what Dickens means to them.

In this end of Season special HappenedHere co-founder Robbie Stamp sits down with Cassius Konneh (who performed our first ever story) to talk about three great stories from the archives, ‘ Cyril’s Fragments’ written by Hamish Roberts and performed by Stephen Fry, ‘Pregnant Pickpocket’ written by Olivia Bell and performed by Lulu Freeman and ‘Two Inheritances’ by Milo Harries performed by Cassius Konneh. Three very different stories from Seasons past giving us a glimpse into the lives of three very different peoples in very different circumstances. Join them for a look into the making of a great HappenedHere story.

In this week's special Halloween episode of HappenedHere, hosted by Greg Nicotero, we tell a moving story about ghosts and spirits on a Samhain night in Ireland two thousand years ago, a story based on real events about school children and vampire hunting in Glasgow in the 1950’s and the true story of the creation of THAT mask from John Carpenter’s first Halloween movie.The Gift of Samhain [Below Caherdrinny Hillfort, Gurrane, Co. Cork, Ireland]The Gorbals Vampire. [Glasgow, Scotland]Horror on a Shoestring [Hollywood Magic Shop, 6660 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA]Sound editing by Viel Richardson

If you walk from Hampstead Heath in the north of London to Blackfriars Bridge on the Thames, there is one thing you won't see – the River Fleet. In this week's episode, learn the fascinating history of this 'forgotten' river and how it is now completely underground. Hosted by Cassius Konneh, performed by Dame Joanna Lumley. Written by Ben Jacob, with sound editing by Will Jacob.

In December 1672, a fierce storm struck Castle Cornet, leading to an explosion that tore through Lord Christopher Hatton's home. Amid the chaos, servant James Chappel became a hero, rescuing Hatton and his children. Though much of Chappell’s life remains a mystery, his courage on that fateful night is immortalised in history. Written by Viel Richardson, performed by Olivia Bell.