A duelling storytelling podcast in which the best re-telling of a folktale wins. Come with us to explore the strangest, darkest, oddest tales from British folkl...
For the first season 2 short, Sam takes a look at the details behind the famous urban legend of 'Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?'. Who is LaBella? And how did she die? This week's episode is a bit more true crime than folklore, perhaps demonstrating the link between notorious local crimes and folklore. Possibly not for the faint of heart. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Cauld Lad of Hylton
This week, we dive into a ghostly tale from Sunderland, the Cauld Lad of Hilton Castle. Is this Cauld Lad the innocent victim of a terrible murder, or is it a spiteful brownie who loves to wreak havoc in the kitchens? Join us for two tales of things that go bump in the night. This week, we're asking you whether this Cauld Lad is a brownie or a poltergeist. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sabrina of the Severn
Princess, goddess, saviour. Who is Sabrina? And why does she lend her name to Britain's longest river? Join us this week for a look at the tragic, romantic story of Sabrina, sometimes known as Hafren. And find out how she is connected to the story of Cormoran the Giant. To kick off season two, we are having a romance vs revenge rematch. Do you favour the lonely water nymph or the vengeful queen? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Carol for Yuletide
One of the best things about Christmas, after the presents and the roast potatoes, is the carols. These deeply traditional little songs are often tales in themselves, with deeply resonant imagery which rings with both the joy of the season and messages of the cycle of the year. For the final episode of this series, each of us has chosen a traditional carol to render into story form. But who will wear the holly crown? Listen in and then cast your vote for the final winner of this season. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Harry ca Nab and the Halesowen Wild Hunt
It is said that on wild nights in the Clent Hills a diabolical huntsman rides with his pack of bloodthirsty hounds. His steed is a great black bull, his eyes burn with the fires of hell and just the sight of him heralds terrible death and destruction. Come with us this week for two ghostly tales that explore the legends of Harry ca Nab, the wild huntsman of the Clent Hills just outside Halesowen. Is he a simple sinner, damned for his irreligious acts or is he a servant of the devil himself, come to steal the souls of the innocent? Listen now to find out. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A duelling storytelling podcast in which the best re-telling of a folktale wins. Come with us to explore the strangest, darkest, oddest tales from British folklore. Write wyrd. Listen now. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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