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King Thrushbeard

King Thrushbeard

By the Brothers Grimm. The tale of a proud and haughty princess who refuses to marry because no man is good enough for her.

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Gladys and the Big Deal

Gladys and the Big Deal

Our series about a girl band comes to an end. The chiX dream starts to come true, but they find that fame brings responsibilities and yet more hard work.

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part Two

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part Two

Sir Gawain faces must meet his destiny at the hands of the Green Knight on New Year’s Day. In the meantime he must overcome a more delicate challenge to his honour.

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part One

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Part One

An audio drama. King Arthur’s noblest knight, Sir Gawain, goes on a quest which tests is honour as much as his valour. A Storynory Special, adapted for the Medieval text.

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The Christmas Cherry Tree

The Christmas Cherry Tree

A medieval story for Christmas about a medieval knight who was so generous at Christmas that he gave away almost everything he had. A miracle of a cherries out of season restored his wealth.

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Christmas in Space

Christmas in Space

The “Wicked Uncle” Jeff arranges for his relatives to spend Christmas in space. His generosity gives an ordinary family from London a chance to feel the marvel of creation and life at Christmas time.

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Tyger Tyger Burning Bright

Tyger Tyger Burning Bright

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( Of course, in modern English, “The Tyger” would be “The Tiger”.)
We present three “songs” by the poet and artist, and Londoner, William Blake (1757-1827). His Songs of Innocence and Experience were intended to be sung, but the melodies are now lost. Many [...]

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The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor

The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor

An Ancient Egyptian tale about a shipwrecked sailor who is washed up on a desert island and meets a giant serpent. One of the oldest stories ever written down, it is really several stories within a story.

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The Luck of the Wicked Uncle

The Luck of the Wicked Uncle

Do you believe in luck? – the mum in this story does – and her stars say she’s going to have a terrible weekend. Uncle Jeff (who is not really wicked) believes we make our own luck, and comes to the rescue.

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Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah

The epic and tragic story of the man who combines the strength of a lion with the sweetness of honey. And of course of Delilah who is his downfall.

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