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...
On the hillside overlooking the peaceful village of Cerne Abbas is one of the most iconic images of the English countryside, that of the Cerne Abbas Giant. Famous for his enormous member and his mysterious origins, the giant certainly has many stories attached to him. This week, we look at two of the most famous explanations as to how the giant came to reside on that sleepy hillside. We'll also be looking at how the giant became associated with Oliver Cromwell and a dissolute abbot. Join us for two comedic tales of skullduggery, defiance and English protest. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jennet Device and the Pendle Witches
In this minisode, we do a quick sweep through the sad tale of Jennet Device, the nine-year-old beggar girl whose testimony condemned her mother, sister, brother and neighbours to death for withcraft. A victim of the cruel times in which she lived and the ambitions of the pious Roger Newell, we look at how Jennet comes to find herself on the stand at Lancaster assizes as the star witness in the most infamous witch trials in English history. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor
The B3212 outside Postbridge in Dartmoor has a chilling reputation. It is the scene of numerous car crashes that have been attributed to a pair of ghostly hairy hands. Come with us this week as we tell two tales of encounters with the so-called Hairy Hands of Dartmoor. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mermaid of Blakemere
Blakemere in the Peak District is a place of dark fables and terrible tragedies. The site of a famous local murder is also said to harbour a vengeful mermaid in its dark waters. But how did a mermaid find herself in a small, freshwater lake miles from the open sea? Listen to hear our stories of love, witchcraft and betrayal. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm
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.
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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