Episodes

  • Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow

    Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow
    Nov 22 2024
    Storyteller Dave Tong, tells us a medieval English Tale about Robin Hood and his merry men who hear about an archery competition organised by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. In spite of warnings from Maid Marian, Robin Hood decides to take part and attend the competition in disguise. Will Robin Hood be able to outwit the Sheriff, and lead his band of merry men back to safety with the silver arrow for his prize? Listen to Dave Tong tell this gripping tale and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Mísera Mama

    Mísera Mama
    Nov 15 2024
    Storyteller Simone Schuemmelfeder shares this delightful Spanish tale of a miserable old woman who hates autumn because of children stealing the delicious pears from her tree. One day, an old man appears and asks for a pear using the magic word ‘please’. He gets his pear. In return, the old woman is given a wish which means she never hates autumn again, and the local children learn an important lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • The Weeping Willow

    The Weeping Willow
    Nov 8 2024
    One little weeping willow annoys his friends so much with his complaining that eventually they all move away to the other side of the land. So who will help him when he’s faced with a serious problem? Listen to genius North American storyteller Sheila Arnold to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • The Bwca

    The Bwca
    Oct 31 2024
    An old Welsh farming couple mourn the loss of their farm assistant. Shortly after, they’re joined by a mysterious creature called a Bwca who starts helping them at night - unseen and uninvited. But suddenly he stops being helpful, and starts causing big trouble. Can the farmer and his wife make friends with the Bwca, once again, or will they have to flee their home? Listen to master storyteller Daniel Morden weave another of his magical tales from Wales. Warning: this slightly scary story has a death in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The Buggane's Suit

    The Buggane's Suit
    Oct 31 2024
    Take one fierce hairy Buggane (an ogre-like creature), a trickster tailor, and a ruined church and you have the setting for quite a story told by Kim. Be a little bit afraid. Feel the fear and listen anyway. Warning: this story is a little bit scary because it has a hairy monster in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • The Bridgnorth Witch

    The Bridgnorth Witch
    Oct 25 2024
    A grumpy witch, an overworked donkey, and a mean merchant. Amy Douglas tells this entertaining story from Shropshire in England about an animal-loving witch who gets revenge and teaches locals a lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The Wizard of Abergavenny

    The Wizard of Abergavenny
    Oct 18 2024
    To conjure up our new theme - Stories of Magic, we have: a powerful wizard, a book full of secrets, a curious boy, wriggling words, and a clawed creature determined to be free. It’s all here, blended into one magical story told by master storyteller from Wales: Daniel Morden. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • How Joolah the Lyrebird Got His Voice

    How Joolah the Lyrebird Got His Voice
    Oct 11 2024
    A long time ago - back in the Dreamtime, the animals hold a competition to decide who is best at jumping, dancing, singing and running. Joolah the Lyrebird wants to dance, but he’s too shy and embarrassed by his straggly tail feathers to compete. So Joolah stands apart to watch the events. But watching and listening can bring its own reward. Listen to Warren Foster Junior tell this moving story to discover who the real winner is in these games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins