• England's Darkest Folklore

  • Apr 28 2025
  • Length: 39 mins
  • Podcast

England's Darkest Folklore

  • Summary

  • A spectral Black Dog with hellish eyes; a homicidal water spirit who drowns children; a mermaid who takes revenge on a vile cad. Maddy Pelling takes Anthony Delaney on a tour through the dark side of English folklore.


    The episode also features thoughts from artist, author and filmmaker, Ben Edge. Find out more about Ben's work here: https://www.benedge.co.uk/


    Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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    All music from Epidemic Sounds.


    After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

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