Tales of Britain and Ireland

27: Brother Jucundus

This episode join us in York, for the story of Brother Jucundus... a liminal tale of monks, wild partying and coincidences. Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episode-27-brother-jucundus/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

26: Stone circles (I was petrified)

This episode we've got three short stories of Stone circles. There's poor wedding planning, there's a beautiful view ruined, and there's a remote island community in midsummer, with cuckoos. Be afraid, be petrified! Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofthebritishisles.com/episode-26-stone-circles/

25: Robin Goodfellow: His Mad Pranks and Merry Jests

Do you like prank(e)s? Do you like jests? Do you like them mad and merry? Do you like characters who are cruel, capricious and also have super powers? Well if so, we've got just the tale for you! Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episode-25-robin-goodfellow-his-mad-pranks-and-merry-jests/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

24: The Enchanter of Pengersick Part 3, feat: an Enchanter

The final part of the tale of the Enchanter of Pengersick, features destinies fulfilled, wizard school, magical battles, renovations and, just in the nick of time, an Enchanter. Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episodes-2123-24-the-enchanter-of-pengerswick/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

23. The Enchanter of Pengersick, Part 2, Plots and Schemes

The second part of the Cornish tale of the Enchanter of Pengersick! There are plots, there's poison, there's ghosts, there's pirates! An Enchanter you ask? Did we mention the pirates? Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episodes-2123-24-the-enchanter-of-pengerswick/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

22: The Mistletoe Bride (Christmas bonus)

This time we have a short Christmas bonus episode for you, because it's the season for it. And because the episode we're meant to have isn't done yet. We're telling a narrative story of a popular old Christmas song... with a slightly gothic twist. Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episodes-22-the-mistletoe-bride-christmas-bonus/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

21: The Enchanter of Pengersick Part 1, Dastardly Deeds

In this episode we start a three part Cornish legend where Magic, marriage, murder and mayhem abound, in a story packed with more folkloric elements than you can shake an enchanted stick at: Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episodes-2123-24-the-enchanter-of-pengerswick/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

20: The Spectre Horseman

And we’re finally back! This time with a spooky story from Lancashire featuring, amongst other things, class politics, horses, a kiss and a lot of storytelling. Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofthebritishisles.com/episode-20-the-spectre-horseman/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

19: London Legends Part 2: Residents

This time we’ve got the second in a two parter telling tales from the biggest smoke: London town. This time there are three stories of residents of the city: an entrepreneur who dares to think outside the box, a property developer with an unpaid debt, and an honest workman with a secret admirer. Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episode-19-london-legends-part-2-residents/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

18: London Legends Part 1: Visitors

This delayed Tales of Britain and Ireland is the first of two episodes looking at some legends from that Heart of Darkness itself: London town. This time there are three stories of visitors to the city: one an original wonder woman, one an ancient train-buff and one a big dreamer. Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episode-18-london-legends-part-1-visitors/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends