Episodes

  • Episode 20: Dick Turpin

    Episode 20: Dick Turpin
    Oct 30 2021
    This week we're marking halloween, as I delve into the history of the worlds most notorious highwayman. I move past the romantic facade to uncover the truth behind this famous Victorian rogue.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 19: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    Episode 19: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
    Oct 22 2021
    This week we're getting into the halloween spirit, with the history of the Headless Horseman. This American ghost story dates back thousands of years and has variations all over the world.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 18: The Elves and the Shoemaker

    Episode 18: The Elves and the Shoemaker
    Oct 15 2021
    Elves have been part of storytelling for centuries, from the Vikings to Father Christmas, from Shakespeare to Disney. But why? What makes these mischievous beings so appealing? Join me as I delve into this weeks adorable fairytale and the origins of our favourite mythical creatures.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 17: The Frog Prince

    Episode 17: The Frog Prince
    Oct 6 2021

    In this week's episode I look into the intriguing history of 'The Frog Prince', a fairytale that dates back to the 13th century. Not only does the original fairytale have a rich back story, but Disney's re-invention of the tale was based on a real woman from New Orleans.



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    11 mins
  • Episode 16: Beauty and the Beast

    Episode 16: Beauty and the Beast
    Sep 22 2021
    We all know this Disney classic: beautiful, intelligent girl is trapped in a castle by a huge beast who turns out to be a handsome prince (yawn).......But what if I told you it was based on real people? I know, I was shocked too! Join me as I go back in time to discover the truth behind Beauty and the Beast.

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    12 mins
  • Episode 15: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Episode 15: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
    Sep 16 2021
    How did a graphic novel intended for adults inspire one of Disney's most successful films? And how did Victor Hugo's masterpiece save a famous monument from being modernised in the 19th century? I discuss all this and more in this weeks podcast all about The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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    13 mins
  • Episode 14: Tom Thumb

    Episode 14: Tom Thumb
    Sep 7 2021
    This week I delve into the origins of England's oldest fairytale, and the story that inspired the stage name of the first global celebrity.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 13: Jack and The Beanstalk

    Episode 13: Jack and The Beanstalk
    Aug 25 2021
    So this fairytale even pre-dates the Bible! Join me as I explore how this story changes with the times, as it moves around the world orally and is then published for the first time in 1734.

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    12 mins