
Folk-a-Dilly Tales
Here we tell folk tales in three different ways, based mostly on stories we have found over the years. These can be true tales or legends from the past. Some are murder stories, some are ghost stories and some relate to historic characters with intriguing tales.
Told verbally as a story, with poems and music to enhance the story telling experience. This is an epic podcast!
Episodes
25 episodes
The Flower of Dunkirk
Chris Richardson tells you the tale of Flight Sgt. Leslie Flower, a forgotten and mostly unknown hero of World War II.The song was 'Brothers' by Zingaro Blue, based on the poem by Flight Sgt. Leslie Flower.The background music w...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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23:50

Lilias Irma Valerie Barker
John tells us the extraordinary tale of Captain Lilias Barker. A transgender woman who lived in Pakefield, Lowestoft.Thank you to India for her help with this episode.The song was 'Captain Lilias’by Zingaro BlueThe bac...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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19:38

The Haunted Inn
John & Suzanne tell the extremely sad tale of Juliet Tewsley and 'The Haunted Inn'.Your storyteller today was Susanne Arnoldhttps://suzannearnold.co.uk/The song was 'Juliet' by ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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23:06

The Legend of Stingy Jack
John encounters the legends of Willow-the-Wisp, the lantern men and Stingy Jack.The song was 'Jack O'Lantern' by Zingaro Blue'Juggernaut' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Affirmations' by ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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19:08

The Scarecrows Story
John & Lesley tell the delightful tale of two scarecrows.The song was 'In the valley below' by Zingaro Blue'Bring Me The Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Sundown' by Scott Buckley...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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16:39

The Bradford Sweet Poisonings
John takes us to Bradford in 1858 and to a popular sweet shop, where a man nicknamed Humbug Billy, killed 21 people.The song was 'Humbug Billy & the Tamlin Reel' by Zingaro BluePlease watch the video to this episode on YouTu...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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19:01

The Disappearing Hall
John & Lesley travel to Rougham in Suffolk on the ghostly trail of house that some people see but no one can find.The song was 'Ghost House' by Zingaro BlueThe Background music was supplied by Scott Buckley'Hour Of The W...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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13:32

Jimmy Grigg & his Dog Trap
John tries to find the tunnels beneath Binham Priory and reveals the story behind Fiddler's Hill.The song was 'Fiddler's Hill' by Zingaro Blue'Wanderlust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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15:06

The Ghost on the Beach
John & Lesley explore the tragic tale of The Dark Heart of Dunwich.The song was 'The Dark Heart of Dunwich' by Zingaro Blue'This too shall pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Si...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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16:20

The Black Marketeer
Richard and John take you back to World War II on the trail of the black marketeers.Your storytellers today were Richard Tree & John HalesBackground voices provided by:John Hales, Mario & lesley PriceThe song was...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:42

The Legend of the Dullahan
John takes us to Ireland, in search of the infamous headless horseman.The song was 'Dullahan' by Zingaro Blue'Dragons Lullabye' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Uprising' by Scott Buckley ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:10

The Pedlar of Swafham
Chris Richardson tells you the true and delightful tale of John Chapman 'The Pedlar of Swafham'.Chris Richardson https://legemaine.co.uk/The song was 'Pedlar's Dream' by Zingaro Blue
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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20:06

The Axe Murderer
Mario & Lesley tell you the dark tale of Jonah Snell, the last person to be hanged on the iron gibbet at Potsford, Suffolk in 1699.The song was 'Jonah Snell' by Zingaro Blue'Light in dark places' by Scott Buckley - released ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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14:39

The Legend that is Cluedo
John explains how the world famous board game 'Cluedo' came about.The song was 'Clueless' by Zingaro BlueThank you to Barry Parsons Photography for the cover photo. Please watch the video to this episodehttps://...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:36

Gold Rush in California
John finds California on the East Coast of England and reveals some interesting facts.The song was 'Buckets & Spades' by Zingaro BlueTodays background music was provided by Scott Buckley'Luminance' by Scott Buckley - rel...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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12:32

William Cullen
John, Mario and Lesley head to the Norfolk Broads to tell you the lovely story of Billy Bluelight aka William Cullen.Starring special guest Michael Barber as Billy BluelightThe song was 'Billy Bluelight' by Zingaro BlueWritt...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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13:08

The Felixstowe Hitchhiker
John, tells us a scary, but seemingly true story this week. It's all about a motorist who picks up an unexpected hitchhiker on his way home.With special guests:Charlie Randell as The HitchhikerNick Murray Brown as The Farmer...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:26

The Barnby Giant
John tells us the brave story of a very kind and humble giant.Additional vocals by Lesley PriceThe song was 'The Ballad of Amos Beamish' by Zingaro BluePlease watch the video to this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/al...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:28

Sole Bay 1672
John Hales and Danny G, tell you the incredible true story of The Battle of Sole Bay, which took place in 1672 off the East Anglian Coast.The song was 'The Battle of Sole Bay' by Zingaro BluePlease watch the video to this episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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15:48

The Ghosts on the Bridge
John Hales tells the bizarre tale of a wicked witch and her love potion.The song was 'The Bastwick Wish' by Zingaro BlueBack ground music supplied by Scott Buckley'Intervention' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. w...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:38

The Legend of the Fiddler & the Fairies
Nick Murray Brown tells us the enchanting story of a fiddler, who has a nasty surprise when he is charmed by the fairies.Your storyteller was Nick Murray Brown http://www.nickmurraybrown.co.ukThe song was '100 Years' by Zin...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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16:16

The Beautiful Witch
John Hales & Lesley Price take you back to the 16th century and the tragic tale of one beautiful girl.Your storyteller and host was John Hales https://johnhales.co.uk/The poem was read by L...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:32

The Legendary Twa Sisters
John Hales & Dawn Nelson tell us two versions of the breathtakingly sad story of two sisters.Your storyteller today were John Hales https://johnhales.co.uk/ and Dawn Nelson
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:31
