Stories From Now And Then

We’ve moved the recording equipment to the treehouse at the back of the Old Library! Nicola takes us deep into Sherwood Forest for the legend of the world’s most famous outlaw. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface is busy trying to convince a very grumpy cat to wear a tiny green hat for a photoshoot.

There are feathers everywhere in the Old Library! While Captain Blunderface cleans up the mess Deprecatus made of the cushions, Nicola takes us back in time to meet King Maximilian and a very wise goose-herd. It’s a story about wisdom, youth, and how Kings aren't always as smart as you might think.

We’re stacking books to the ceiling today to see who can make the tallest tower. Nicola spins the classic fairytale of Rapunzel, high walls, and very long hair. Stick around to hear what happened with Rapunzel and the Prince!

The furnace is broken in the Old Library, so we’re bundling up in our thickest sweaters! Join Nicola for a peaceful holiday tale of farm animals and warmth in a quiet barn. Back at the library, Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus are up to their usual shenanigans.

Why exactly do whales only eat tiny fish? Today, Nicola tells the classic "Just So Story" of a clever mariner and a whale with a very big appetite. Meanwhile, in the Old Library, Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus the cat are tune in to hear Nicola's rendition.