On this week's non-fiction episode, we pay tribute to our wonderful father, who passed away last week, by looking at the ideal of Camelot. If Camelot were real, then where is it? Which places in Britain have the best claim to be the site of Camelot? We talk through the top four contenders and examine the inspiration the concept of Camelot has provided to writers since the early medieval period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Devil's Nutting Day
The devil waits to tempt us all on the 21st September, otherwise known as The Devil's Nutting Day. Folk legend has it that Old Nick lies in wait to tempt innocent maidens in the hazel brakes. So do remember to be alert when gathering your hazelnuts in September. This week, we have two stories about the devil and his craving for nuts. It seems only the holy mother can stop him making free with nature's bounty in September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May Festivals
This week, we take a little look at the traditional festivals of May. Both Sam and I have chosen a local festival as our inspiration to write a little short about the comforting strangeness of English village May festivals. Grab your Morris bells and your maypole. It's dancing time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Taliesin and Ceridwen with Lucy Holland
This week, we are doing our first-ever author interview. Lucy Holland will be sharing with us how she takes inspiration from Welsh and British folklore, particularly the enchanting myth of Taliesin and Ceridwen. In this episode, we talk folklore, writing and Gildas. A must for fans of Sister Song and Song of the Huntress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Wizards of Alderly Edge
Whether you are an Alan Garner nerd or not, come along with us as we tell two tales of The Wizards of Alderley Edge, the Cheshire folktale which inspired the children's classic The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. We'll be looking at two different perspectives on the story of the farmer who meets a mysterious old man, possibly a wizard, and how practical it might be to rely on enchanted knights for national defence. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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