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The Cottingley Fairies

Folklore, Myths and Legends - May 07, 2021 00:00
Do you believe in fairies? The term Fairytale was never more appropriate than in this 20th Century episode where fact and fiction became ‘faction.’ A folk tale of a more contemporary creation, imagined by two young girls which took the world by storm. This story has lasted over a century, and in...

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The Cottingley Fairies

Folklore, Myths and Legends - May 07, 2021 00:00
Do you believe in fairies? The term Fairytale was never more appropriate than in this 20th Century episode where fact and fiction became ‘faction.’ A folk tale of a more contemporary creation, imagined by two young girls which took the world by storm. This story has lasted over a century, and in...

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The Cottingley Fairies

Folklore, Myths and Legends - May 07, 2021 00:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Do you believe in fairies? The term Fairytale was never more appropriate than in this 20th Century episode where fact and fiction became ‘faction.’ A folk tale of a more contemporary creation, imagined by two young girls which took the world by storm. This story has lasted over a century, and in...

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The Hierarchy of the Hidden

Folklore, Myths and Legends - April 08, 2021 00:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The Hierarchy of the Hidden looks into the mysterious world of fairies, and some of the creatures that are a part of old world of beliefs. The fairy family encompasses a wider range of fantastical beings than we might first be imagine. Ranging in scale from giants to miniature creatures, we expl...

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The Hierarchy of the Hidden

Folklore, Myths and Legends - April 08, 2021 00:00
The Hierarchy of the Hidden looks into the mysterious world of fairies, and some of the creatures that are a part of old world of beliefs. The fairy family encompasses a wider range of fantastical beings than we might first be imagine. Ranging in scale from giants to miniature creatures, we expl...

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The Hierarchy of the Hidden

Folklore, Myths and Legends - April 08, 2021 00:00
The Hierarchy of the Hidden looks into the mysterious world of fairies, and some of the creatures that are a part of old world of beliefs. The fairy family encompasses a wider range of fantastical beings than we might first be imagine. Ranging in scale from giants to miniature creatures, we expl...

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The Witch Hunters

Folklore, Myths and Legends - February 14, 2021 00:00
This is the story of Matthew Hopkins, the most prolific witch hunter of the 15th Century. With partner John Stearne the two travelled throughout England hunting witches. Their practice included many methods, as well as identifying a witch by their animal known as a familiar. Additional credits: ...

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The Witch Hunters

Folklore, Myths and Legends - February 14, 2021 00:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
This is the story of Matthew Hopkins, the most prolific witch hunter of the 15th Century. With partner John Stearne the two travelled throughout England hunting witches. Their practice included many methods, as well as identifying a witch by their animal known as a familiar. Additional credits: ...

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The Witch Hunters

Folklore, Myths and Legends - February 14, 2021 00:00
This is the story of Matthew Hopkins, the most prolific witch hunter of the 15th Century. With partner John Stearne the two travelled throughout England hunting witches. Their practice included many methods, as well as identifying a witch by their animal known as a familiar. Additional credits: ...

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The Holly King

Folklore, Myths and Legends - December 27, 2020 00:00
A Midwinter tale about the seasonal cycle and the many traditions linked to the Winter Solstice, with both the Holly King and the Oak King. The meanings of yule, holly, mistletoe, ivy and Saturnalia are also investigated. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and m...

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The Holly King

Folklore, Myths and Legends - December 27, 2020 00:00
A Midwinter tale about the seasonal cycle and the many traditions linked to the Winter Solstice, with both the Holly King and the Oak King. The meanings of yule, holly, mistletoe, ivy and Saturnalia are also investigated. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and m...

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The Holly King

Folklore, Myths and Legends - December 27, 2020 00:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
A Midwinter tale about the seasonal cycle and the many traditions linked to the Winter Solstice, with both the Holly King and the Oak King. The meanings of yule, holly, mistletoe, ivy and Saturnalia are also investigated. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and m...

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The Witches of Warboys

Folklore, Myths and Legends - September 29, 2020 00:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In April of 1593 one of the most notorious trials in the history of English witch-hunting, opened at Huntingdon Assizes. The case of the ‘Witches of Warboys’ began in the imagination of a sick child and ended in the deaths of three innocent people. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jac...

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The Witches of Warboys

Folklore, Myths and Legends - September 29, 2020 00:00
In April of 1593 one of the most notorious trials in the history of English witch-hunting, opened at Huntingdon Assizes. The case of the ‘Witches of Warboys’ began in the imagination of a sick child and ended in the deaths of three innocent people. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jac...

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The Witches of Warboys

Folklore, Myths and Legends - September 29, 2020 00:00
In April of 1593 one of the most notorious trials in the history of English witch-hunting, opened at Huntingdon Assizes. The case of the ‘Witches of Warboys’ began in the imagination of a sick child and ended in the deaths of three innocent people. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jac...

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Green Man

Folklore, Myths and Legends - August 13, 2020 00:00
Commonly depicted as a face, surrounded by leaves, he appears frequently as a name for English pubs. Considered the muse for Robin Hood, Jack in the Green & other green, folklore characters – he is as constant as Spring & the festivals associated with it. Digging a little deeper he has starring ...

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Green Man

Folklore, Myths and Legends - August 13, 2020 00:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Commonly depicted as a face, surrounded by leaves, he appears frequently as a name for English pubs. Considered the muse for Robin Hood, Jack in the Green & other green, folklore characters – he is as constant as Spring & the festivals associated with it. Digging a little deeper he has starring ...

Folklore, Myths and Legends artwork

Green Man

Folklore, Myths and Legends - August 13, 2020 00:00
Commonly depicted as a face, surrounded by leaves, he appears frequently as a name for English pubs. Considered the muse for Robin Hood, Jack in the Green & other green, folklore characters – he is as constant as Spring & the festivals associated with it. Digging a little deeper he has starring ...

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Black Shuck

Folklore, Myths and Legends - October 23, 2019 00:00
This episode explores the black devil dog that haunted East Anglia and said to be the inspiration behind The Hound of the Baskervilles. A legend that returned to our present with the discovery of a large dog skeleton close to many of the original sightings. Additional credits: Research and narra...

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The Legend of Black Shuck

Folklore, Myths and Legends - October 23, 2019 00:00
This episode explores the black devil dog that haunted East Anglia and said to be the inspiration behind The Hound of the Baskervilles. A legend that returned to our present with the discovery of a large dog skeleton close to many of the original sightings. Read by Jackie Piper and Andrew Wilki...

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Black Shuck

Folklore, Myths and Legends - October 23, 2019 00:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
This episode explores the black devil dog that haunted East Anglia and said to be the inspiration behind The Hound of the Baskervilles. A legend that returned to our present with the discovery of a large dog skeleton close to many of the original sightings. Additional credits: Research and narra...

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Black Shuck

Folklore, Myths and Legends - October 23, 2019 00:00
This episode explores the black devil dog that haunted East Anglia and said to be the inspiration behind The Hound of the Baskervilles. A legend that returned to our present with the discovery of a large dog skeleton close to many of the original sightings. Additional credits: Research and narra...

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The Legend of Black Shuck

Folklore, Myths and Legends - October 23, 2019 00:00
This episode explores the black devil dog that haunted East Anglia and said to be the inspiration behind The Hound of the Baskervilles. A legend that returned to our present with the discovery of a large dog skeleton close to many of the original sightings. Read by Jackie Piper and Andrew Wilki...