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Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.
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Can Winston Smith find hope in the world? Is resistance to the party be possible? This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting loc…
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This week Winston Smith continues to analyse the world he lives in and how he has or hasn't conformed along the way... This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support t…
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Winston Smith continues to struggle to keep his new thoughts secret... This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshop…
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In this episode we get to see into Winston Smith's work life. Will his newly rebellious mind fit into the order of office life?... This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop hel…
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In 1984, a world of endless propaganda and the ever present thought police, can Winston Smith hide his illegal and rebellious thoughts?... This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org …
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In part two we pick up the story of 1984 as Winston Smith has just finished writing "Down With Big Brother!" in his new diary. An act punishable by death. There is a knock at the door. Have the thought police caught up with him already...?! This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution... You can support the chann…
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We begin a classic of political fiction; 1984 by George Orwell. The words "Big Brother is watching you" have made their way into our everyday vocabulary. Written in 1946, many of the themes of the book are as relevant today as they were in the post World War II & pre Cold War era. This novel contains adult themes, so, younger listeners, please proc…
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We continue the story of Black Colossus. Natohk a mysterious and powerful sourceror advances upon the kingdom of Khoraja, ruled by Princess Yasmela; who has enlisted Conan to lead her army against Natohk. But who is Natohk and how will Conan beat him in the battle to come?... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thew…
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We return to the tales of Conan: Black Colossus by Robert E. Howard. This story is a turning point for Conan from mercenary to the road to becoming a King... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local boo…
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We return to early cold war United States for the conclusion of Sentiment Inc. Our hero Colin Fraiser is suspicious of Kennedy and his psychological clincal trials after his girlfriend left him for another man after attending one of Kennedy's trials. Fraiser has discovered he is not the only one that this has happened too. Is it all connected?... Y…
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This week we begin a novellette by science fiction writer Poul Anderson. Sentiment Inc. First published in 1953 we are transported to post war/newly cold war United States... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also sup…
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This week's tale is the fairy tale Rapunzel. Over time there have been several variations of this tale and it continues to be told with modern day twists. Enjoy this version from the Brothers Grimm translated by Edgar Taylor & Marian Edwardes... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying boo…
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In our final episode, Mina Harker's condition deteriorates but her connection to Dracula grows stonger. With little time left can our heroes intercept Dracula before he reaches his castle?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this…
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It's our penultimate episode of Dracula. All but one of the Count's boxes of soil have been destroyed. With Mina's life still in danger our hereos must face the Count but first they need to find him... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps su…
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Time is running out for our heros. Mina has been bound to Dracula, they must find the remaining crates of soil before it's too late... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cos…
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We pick up our tale with Dr Seaward who has been urgently called to Renfield whose behaviour continues to cause alarm. Back at our heros base Mina's symptoms are sounding very familiar... This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale B…
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After a disturbing encounter with Renfield our heroes begin their for hunt Dracula... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https…
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Our heroes are now all together and their stories shared. What is next? And how does Renfield fit into everything that has happened?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no co…
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Lucy Westenra is now at rest. The focus now turns to Count Dracula and how to stop him... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - h…
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At the end of the last episode Van Helsing had managed to convince his friends to inspect Lucy's tomb after dark. What will they discover?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at…
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Van Helsing has been gathering clues as to why/how Lucy died. And will anyone believe the connection he has made between Lucy's death and the children disappearing on Hampstead Heath?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this chan…
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We rejoin our tale where preparations are underway for Lucy's funeral. But Van Helsing isn't convinced that this is the end... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you…
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Last time our tale took a dramatic and fateful turn. Lucy's window has been smashed and her mother died from the shock. Will Van Helsing & Dr Seward be in time to help Lucy?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while …
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Lucy is under near constant supervision as her condition worsens. What more can Van Helsing & Dr Seward do to help?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books…
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In our last episode we were introduced to the legendary Van Helsing. This week he travels to Whitby to help Dr Seward investigate Lucy's mysterious illness... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting lo…
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At the end of the last episode Mina had recevied word from Jonathon Harker. She has rushed to be by his side and is anxious to understand what happened to him... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting…
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The strange occurances keep mounting in Whitby. Why is Lucy sleep walking? What is causing Renfield to act so erratically? And where is Jonathon Harker?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local…
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The week we remain in England and Mina Murray. Since arriving in Whitby to visit her old friend Lucy Westnera, there have been many tales of strange things happening, from empty graves to Lucy sleep walking. Will the storm and the Russian ship off the coast hold the answers?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.…
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With Harker trapped in Count Dracula's castle the narrative moves to England and Jonathon Harker's love, Miss Mina Murray. Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): B…
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After Jonathon's encounter with the the three mysterious women and Count Dracula's intervention we are left wondering; is there a way out for our hero? ... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local…
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Jonathon Harker is now within Count Dracula's home, free to roam the castle but unable to leave. His elusive host is nowhere to be seen during the day. This and the lack of a reflection in the mirror is causing our hero to have concerns. Proceed with caution as we discover what is next for Harker... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon…
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Those of a faint heart beware, our new Tale is a dark fantasy and horror classic: 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. Tales of vampires weren't new when Stoker wrote Dracula; he borrowed heavily from Eastern European folklore and popularised stories of vampires. Published over a century ago, 'Dracula' still has the power to terrify. Younger listeners, procee…
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We return to one of our favourite classic science fictions writers Philip K Dick. This is a thrilling tale with twists and turns and an all prevading sense of paranoia... Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.…
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It's our final journey to The Wind in the Willows. Mr Toad, The Badger, Ratty and Moley are reunited and are ready to reclaim Toad Hall. Will they succeed?... Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org…
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Mr Toad is all washed up and ready to give up. Will he ever return to his normal life?! Never fear Ratty, Moley and friends are on hand to help... Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-w…
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We return to Mr Toad's great escape! Will he make it back to his beloved Toad Hall?... Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale The Wind in the Willows -https://uk.bookshop.o…
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After such an exciting time last week, we return to a slower pace by the river with Ratty and Moley. Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale The Wind in the Willows -https:/…
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Mr Toad's obsession with motor cars continues. His latest adventure has landed him in jail. Has he finally learnt his lesson...? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale The …
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This week, we return to Ratty's house, where the seasons have rolled on, and the animals find themselves helping a fellow creature in trouble. Will their quest be successful...? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - http…
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This week we return to the riverbank in early summer. As promised Badger joins Ratty and Mole to help with Mr Toad's motor car obsession. Will Mr Toad be receptive to their intervention...? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite au…
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Mole is now settled on the riverbank and is preparing to take a trip with Ratty home for Christmas. Unexpectedly Mole feels the pang for his old home, but can he remember the way... Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - …
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Last week Mole and Ratty were caught in a storm and now find themselves on Badger's doorstep. Will they receive a warm welcome after such a snowy adventure...? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.or…
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Last week, we met the inimitable Mr Toad, whose current obsession is with his new motorcar. This week, Mole resolves to meet the Badger. What adventures await him on his way to the Wild Wood...? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favouri…
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Last week we met Mole who has moved to the peaceful riverbank and, with his new friend Ratty, is about to meet the most infamous toad of all time ... Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/th…
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This week we begin a new Tale, Kenneth Grahame's family friendly classic 'The Wind in the Willows'. Grahame wrote these stories for his son: tales of new fangled motorcars, messing about in boats, of Mole, Ratty, Badger and, of course, Mr Toad. These may be simpler times but there are lots of adventures to be had... Books - (buying books from our B…
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This week, we have a short story from master of gothic fantasy horror, William Hope Hodgson. Famous in his lifetime for his novels 'The House on the Borderland' and 'The Night Land', this short story, 'The Voice in the Night', has arguably been his most influential. Dark, brooding, fantastical, it bears the hallmarks of Hodgson's style, and its the…
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This week brings us the concluding part of 'The Trial' by Franz Kafka. Despite all he has been through, K. is still no closer to knowing what he has been put on trial for, or if his efforts to defend himself have been effective. How will all this possibly reach a resolution...? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this cha…
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This week brings us to the penultimate part of Kafka's 'The Trial'. K. has still made little progress in fighting his trial and is starting to give up hope that he ever will. Increasingly angry and paranoid, what will this week bring him...? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local book…
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This week we return to Kafka's paranoid world for 'The Trial'. It is clear our protagonist, K., is struggling with the process, and may need to find support from somewhere. But where can he turn, and who can he trust...? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to …
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Our protagonist, K., is still being thrown into a series of increasingly surreal procedures regarding his trial, but he is making life harder for himself. Should he submit to whatever the authorities throw at him, or should he find different ways to resist..? Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also sup…
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