Hornet Heaven
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAward-winning stories about a wonderful afterlife where fans of Watford Football Club can watch their team for the rest of eternity.
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80: The Graham Taylor Stand (S17 E3)
February 21, 2022 18:21 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn August 2021, Hornet Heaven outlaws all forms of discrimination — with serious consequences for a senior member of staff.
The Empty Seat (S17 E2)
February 04, 2022 07:58 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBOn New Year’s Day 2022, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife sees something he wasn’t expecting in the Rookery Stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
79: The Empty Seat (S17 E2)
February 04, 2022 07:58 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBOn New Year’s Day 2022, a new arrival in Hornet Heaven sees something he wasn’t expecting in the Rookery Stand.
78: Staying Alive (S17 E1)
January 28, 2022 15:29 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWatford's relegation battle tests the resolve of a long-standing fan. (A poignant story from 1900/01 with strong parallels to 2021/22.)
Staying Alive (S17 E1)
January 28, 2022 15:29 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWatford's relegation battle tests the resolve of a long-standing fan. (A poignant story from 1900/01 with strong parallels to 2021/22.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gift, Noël, Williams (Xmas Special 2021)
December 12, 2021 08:57 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn December 2021, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the giving of Christmas gifts doesn’t go as planned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
77: Gift, Noël, Williams (Xmas Special 2021)
December 12, 2021 08:57 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn December 2021, in Hornet Heaven, the giving of Christmas gifts doesn’t go as planned.
76: A Legend For Evermore (Troy Deeney Tribute)
September 09, 2021 21:28 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn late August 2021, residents of Hornet Heaven try to cope with the departure of Watford’s captain and club legend Troy Deeney.
A Legend For Evermore (Troy Deeney Tribute)
September 09, 2021 21:28 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBIn late August 2021, the departure of Watford Football Club’s captain and legend Troy Deeney upsets residents of the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Something Better Change (S16 E4)
August 25, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn summer 1977, the change of manager at Watford Football Club brings out a rebellious streak in a young resident of the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
75: Something Better Change (S16 E4)
August 25, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn summer 1977, the change of manager at Watford FC brings out a rebellious streak in a young Hornet Heaven resident.
Catching Up (S16 E3)
August 18, 2021 10:39 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIn summer 1977, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife discovers he’s eight years out of sync with everyone else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
74: Catching Up (S16 E3)
August 18, 2021 10:39 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIn summer 1977, a new arrival in Hornet Heaven discovers he’s 8 years out of sync with everyone else.
The Curious Incident Of The Missing Programmes (S16 E2)
August 13, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn summer 1977, a great transformation is about to occur at Watford FC — but a fan in Hornet Heaven isn’t ready for change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
73: The Curious Incident Of The Missing Programmes (S16 E2)
August 13, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn summer 1977, a great transformation is about to occur at Watford FC — but a fan in Hornet Heaven isn’t ready for change.
The Player (S16 E1)
August 04, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn summer 2021, there are questions about the true identity of a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
72: The Player (S16 E1)
August 04, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn the summer of 2021, questions arise about the true identity of a new arrival in Hornet Heaven.
The Hornet Heaven Song Contest (2021 Summer Special)
July 30, 2021 06:21 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn the summer of 2021, a contest is held to establish the best new terrace chant in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
71: The Hornet Heaven Song Contest (2021 Summer Special)
July 30, 2021 06:21 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn the summer of 2021, a contest is held to establish the best new terrace chant in Hornet Heaven.
We Are Going Up (Promotion Special)
May 06, 2021 09:11 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBIn February 2021, the chief steward in the Watford Football Club afterlife embarrasses himself and must make amends in time for Watford’s promotion celebrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
70: We Are Going Up (Promotion Special)
May 06, 2021 09:11 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBIn February 2021, Hornet Heaven’s chief steward embarrasses himself and must make amends in time for Watford’s promotion celebrations in April.
No Better Place (S15 E4)
March 25, 2021 00:10 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn 1929, down on earth, a former player watches Watford from the terraces at Vicarage Road, but the excitement proves too much. A dramatisation of a true story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
69: No Better Place (S15 E4)
March 25, 2021 00:10 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn 1929, down on earth, a former player watches Watford from the terraces at Vicarage Road, but the excitement proves too much. A dramatisation of a true story.
Mr Mainwood (S15 E3)
March 17, 2021 23:12 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn 2002, a Watford Football Club fan arriving in the club’s afterlife needs help in acclimatising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
68: Mr Mainwood (S15 E3)
March 17, 2021 23:12 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn 2002, a Watford fan arriving in Hornet Heaven needs help in acclimatising to the afterlife.
The Road to Hornet Heaven (S15 E2)
February 26, 2021 01:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBIn a post-apocalyptic future, a father and son search for what Watford Football Club has meant to them. A version of this story first appeared in the magazine YBR! (https://thewatfordtreasury.co.uk/ybr.html). The music is from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis's score for the original motion picture 'The Road'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
67: The Road to Hornet Heaven (S15 E2)
February 26, 2021 01:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBIn a post-apocalyptic future, a father and son search for what Watford Football Club has meant to them. A version of this story first appeared in the magazine YBR! (https://thewatfordtreasury.co.uk/ybr.html). The music is from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis's score for the original motion picture 'The Road'.
66: Troy Story (S15 E1)
February 18, 2021 21:20 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn February 2021, there’s an unexpected new arrival in Hornet Heaven. It’s Troy Deeney.
Troy Story (S15 E1)
February 18, 2021 21:20 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn February 2021, there’s an unexpected new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife. It’s Troy Deeney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
65: The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (S14 E4)
February 04, 2021 12:29 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn December 2020, plans to celebrate a resident’s 100th anniversary in Hornet Heaven hit a problem.
The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (S14 E4)
February 04, 2021 12:29 - 41 minutes - 38 MBPlans to celebrate a resident’s 100th anniversary in the Watford Football Club afterlife, in January 2021, run into a problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
64: We Go Again (S14 E3)
January 29, 2021 10:43 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn the summer of 2020, a positive-minded character helps the residents of Hornet Heaven bounce back from the disappointment of relegation from the Premier League.
We Go Again (S14 E3)
January 29, 2021 10:43 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn the summer of 2020, a positive-minded character helps the residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife bounce back from the disappointment of relegation from the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
63: The Joys of Watford (S14 E2)
January 24, 2021 08:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn 1953, a renowned natural historian, who’d prefer to be studying beetles, is disappointed to find himself in the Watford FC afterlife.
The Joys of Watford (S14 E2)
January 24, 2021 08:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn 1953, a renowned natural historian, who’d far prefer to be studying beetles, is disappointed to find himself in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
62: The Grey Groundhopper (S14 E1)
January 18, 2021 07:48 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn November 2020, total boredom with Vladimir Ivic’s football leads to an unexpected broadening of Hornet Heaven’s horizons.
The Grey Groundhopper (S14 E1)
January 18, 2021 07:48 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn November 2020, utter boredom with Vladimir Ivic’s football leads to an unexpected broadening of the Watford Football Club afterlife’s horizons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
61: Carols From Hornet Heaven (Xmas Special 2020)
December 01, 2020 14:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn December 2020, the annual Hornet Heaven Festival of Carols has a surprise new soloist.
61: Carols From Hornet Heaven (Christmas Special 2020)
December 01, 2020 14:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn December 2020, the annual Hornet Heaven Festival of Carols has a surprise new soloist.
Carols From Hornet Heaven (Xmas Special 2020)
December 01, 2020 14:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn December 2020, the annual Festival of Carols in the Watford Football Club afterlife has a surprise new singer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
60: Il Primo (S13 E4)
November 06, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn October 1882, a local resident discovers the new sport of Association Football and becomes a Watford fan forever.
Il Primo (S13 E4)
November 06, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn October 1882, a local man discovers the new sport of Association Football and becomes a Watford fan forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59: Afternoon of the Living Dead (S13 E3)
October 29, 2020 18:11 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn summer 2012, Laurence Bassini’s terrifying ownership of Watford FC has an apocalyptic effect on Hornet Heaven.
Afternoon of the Living Dead (S13 E3)
October 29, 2020 18:11 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn summer 2012, Laurence Bassini’s terrifying ownership of Watford FC has an apocalyptic effect on Hornet Heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58: Marvellous Mapps (S13 E2)
October 26, 2020 23:10 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBIn October 2020, Hornet Heaven makes contact with Adrian Mariappa after he leaves the club — to say goodbye and thank you. (To help create this tribute to a Watford legend, we sampled an interview with Mapps by Simon Preston of Reggae Boyz Commentary from earlier this year.)
Marvellous Mapps (S13 E2)
October 26, 2020 23:10 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBIn October 2020, Hornet Heaven makes contact with Adrian Mariappa after he leaves the club — to say goodbye and thank you. (To help create this tribute to a Watford legend, we sampled an interview with Mapps by Simon Preston of Reggae Boyz Commentary from earlier this year.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57: Homeless (S13 E1)
October 13, 2020 08:47 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn September 2020, the absence of fans from Vicarage Road has a deep impact on Hornet Heaven.
Homeless (S13 E1)
October 13, 2020 08:47 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn September 2020, the absence of fans from Vicarage Road has a deep impact on the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Life Story (S12 E4)
June 12, 2020 07:28 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe ups and downs of one man’s 56 years as a Watford FC supporter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56: My Life Story (S12 E4)
June 12, 2020 07:28 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe ups and downs of one man’s 56 years as a Watford FC supporter.