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
66 episodes
The Gravestone on the Roof
In the small town of Beccles, there is the large brick building, that is Durrants, the estate agents.It has a tall chimney running up its front. In the Victorian era this building was the scene of a terrible accident. A young chimney sweep lost...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:48
Alice's strange gravestone
In Martham, Norfolk, there is a small church called St Mary the Virgin dating back to 1377. In this church, leaning against the wall are the grave stones of Alice and Chris Burroway. The inscription on Alice's tombstone is one of the strangest ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:30
Paganini's deal with the Devil
For our New Years Episode, we have chosen the 'seemingly' true story of the greatest violinist of all time, Paganini and his supposed deal with the Devil. It is fact that Paganini played the 'Grand Sonata Miltare' on one string only at The Thea...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:11
The True Tale of Black Shuck
There are many tales of 'The Black Shuck', but there is only one tale that rings true.This is what we believe to be the 'True' version of this tale and it is so beautiful.As the last episode in Season 1, we have the amazing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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30:04
A Mysterious Bar in Ireland
Mario and Lesley take a trip to Ireland and find a strange pub, in a remote location.This is inspired by a real place, however the pub name and any characters in this podcast are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dea...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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21:52
The Whitby Polar Bear
If you ever wondered why, there is a statue of a large polar bear standing on the flat roof of Holland & Barrett in Whitby, then this is your chance to find out. Lesley takes you on a journey through the cold sea and ice, to the...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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20:46
The Hand of Glory
Nick Murray Brown heads over to Whitby, to tell you the creepy story of The Hand of Glory! Be prepared to be scared. The song was 'Deadman's Hand' by Zingaro BlueThe background music was supplied by Scott Buckley
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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23:59
The Strange Tale of Dorian Gray
It is a little known fact, that Oscar Wilde only wrote one novel. Oh , but what a story it was! The Picture of Dorian Gray, a bite size synopsis of this legendary tale, told in the usual unique 'Folk-a-Dilly' way. The song was 'Dori...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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19:42
Captain 'Blood' Stevenson
John delves into the legend of a Wherry Boat Pirate and his ghost ship 'The Mayfly'.The song was 'Mayfly' by Zingaro BlueThe background music was supplied by Scott Buckley'Ride the Wind’ by Scott Buckley - released under CC...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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15:32
The Generous King
Nick Murray Brown is back to tell us some interesting facts about The King of Rock & Roll.The song was 'Cadillac' by Zingaro BlueThe background music was supplied by Scott Buckley and Laurie Johnson'Rainbows' by Scott B...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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14:48
Typhoid Mary
Mary Mallon, otherwise known as 'Typhoid Mary' was an Irish immigrant, who was unfortunate enough to be an A-Symptomatic carrier of Typhoid. Mario and I tell her tragic story.The song was 'Oops-a-Daisy' by Zingaro BlueThe ba...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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17:06
A clever way to clear your debts
Nick Murray Brown, tells a really funny but clever story, which originally comes from the United States of America. A very simple but ingenious way to clear your debts.The song was '50 Dollars' by Zingaro BlueThe Background music ...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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22:56
The Legacy of Paddy Fahey
Mario & Lesley, talk about the vast legacy of Irish music written by the wonderful Paddy Fahey. Composing over decades for anyone who would listen to him, he was a humble and gentle soul, who lived to 103 years of age.The song was 'P...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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14:59
The Death of Amy Dudley
John & Mario, tell the tragic story of Amy Dudley. A tale of intrigue and murderat the centre of the court of Queen Elizabeth I.The song was 'The Ballad of Amy Dudley' by Zingaro BlueThe background music was provided by...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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18:04
The Wartime Doll
Agnes Lilis joins us today to tell you the charming tale of Betty Reed and The Wartime Doll.The song was 'Dolly' by Zingaro BlueThe background music was supplied by Scott Buckley'Frankincense and Myrrh' by Scott Buckley - r...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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14:04
The Grim Reaper
Today Mario and Lesley take us on a scary journey from Norwich to Gillingham near Beccles on the trail of The Grim Reaper and a poor soul called Johnny.The song was 'The Jolly Reaper' by Zingaro Blue.Todays background music was su...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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16:10
The Wizard, The Painter & The Tramp
Chris Richardson, journeys to North Norfolk, to search for the painter Malcolm Brown, who painted a magical painting.The Song was 'Tramp in the Woods' by Zingaro BlueThe Background Music was supplied by Scott Buckley'In the...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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24:42
The Gypsy & The Murderer
Richard Tree, joins us to tell us the story of Gypsy Blue. A beautiful young girl, murdered by a despicable man who would share her with nobody.The Song was 'Gypsy Blue' by Zingaro BlueThe Background Music was supplied by Scott Bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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18:26
King Edmund & The Vikings
Nick Murray Brown, joins us to tell the very dramatic true story of King Edmund who lost his head to the vikings and who became the first Patron Saint of England.The Song was 'Old Edmunds Crown' Written by Mario & Lesley Price & ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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16:49
The Ludham Dragon
Chris Richardson and Lesley meet up to tell the weird true tale of 'The Ludham Dragon', who terrorised the small village of Ludham, hundreds of years ago.The Song was 'Yippee Aye Yay' by Zingaro BlueThe Background Music was suppli...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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22:46
Crazy Mary's Hole
Mario & Lesley tell the local tale of Mary, a beautiful young girl who lost her husband at sea, just off the coast of Pakefield Beach in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Her ghost still haunts the cliffs there.The Song was 'Crazy Mary' by Zingaro...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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13:10
The Donkey Corporal
Agnes Lillis is back to tell us the very cute story of a beach donkey, who in the 1940's, becomes a Corporal in the Royal Airforce.The song was 'Rebecca' by Zingaro BlueThe background music was supplied by Scott Buckley'Ice...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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16:22
Archie MacPhunn
John is off to Scotland to find the grave of Archie MacPhunn. Caught for steeling sheep, he was hanged and lived to tell the tale.The song was 'Half Hung Archie' by Zingaro BlueThe background music was supplied by Scott Buckley
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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14:44
