Night of the Horse
In todays winter celebration of an episode we explore the glorious Welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd.She is a skull covered in the ribbons of a bride, The Grey Mare, or Holy Mary. She is many things, s...
25 Feb 20251h 25min
Adventures in High Strangeness
In todays monster episode we explore the world of cryptids and mythical beings.In the very capable hands of Richard Freeman and Jackie we discuss the exorcism of Loch Ness, the British Bigfoot, the Co...
28 Jan 20252h 31min
The Haunted Moor
On todays final show of 2024 we take a long walk on the moor with writer and gentleman Jeremy Dyson.We first head to Ripon to witness the supposed longest surviving continuous folklore practice in the...
31 Des 20242h 12min
Limehouse Nights
Today we unearth a hidden corner of London as we creep around the frozen docks and inky darkness of Limehouse.In the 16th to the 18th century the area of Limehouse became synonymous as a melting pot o...
26 Nov 20241h 49min
Last Orders
In todays episode of FolkLands we delve into the world of spirit as we explore some of the stranger Inns, hostelries and public houses of London.From the 'hanging' breakfasts of Newgate, the bombed ch...
30 Okt 20241h 33min
The Night Library
In todays episode we explore the dark, dusty and mysterious world of books. Those weird, rare, and legendary forgotten tomes that have been Justin and I’s lifelong passion and obsession.We delve into ...
30 Sep 20242h 18min
Black Annis
In todays episode we are tracking down the elusive and often misunderstood witch of Leicester. Black Annis. Local tales tell of her blue skin and liking for stealing away children should they stray in...
27 Aug 20241h 57min
The Lore of the Playground
On this weeks episode we explore the folklore that was part of the best years of our lives, or so they say, Playground lore.From marbles and jacks, to tag and skipping, kicking and kissing whilst not ...
30 Jul 20241h 45min
