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FolkLands

FolkLands

By: Tim Downie Justin Chubb
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A journey in the hidden corners of England and its folklore with writer/actors Tim Downie and Justin Chubb.

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Tim Downie
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Episodes
  • Weird Words
    Apr 8 2026

    On todays episode we are back amongst the books as we delve between the shelves at the British Library alongside our great friend Edward Parnell.


    Expect spooky chats and wyrd wanderings, with a little splash from psychogeographer Iain Sinclair and writer-journalist Suzy Feay, plus interviews with writer-editor Nick Freeman, writer-performer Kit Green, the British Library's event co-ordinator Jon Fawcett and incoming editor of The Weird Tales Series Rufus Purdy.


    Enjoy!


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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • The Horn Dance
    Mar 3 2026

    In todays swirling and twirling episode we explore one of the oldest traditions in England, the Abbott's Bromley Horn Dance.


    At nearly 800 years old and counting this is an extraordinary piece of living folklore, bursting with myth and legend we plunge right into the heart of the dance, exploring its history and standing today from those that live and breath it.


    Come, bring bells, join us as we dance a round and sing merrily to the old Gods.


    Enjoy!

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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Return to Doarlish Cashen
    Feb 3 2026

    On this very special episode of FolkLands we are live at the Fortean festival with a deep dive return to the mysteries and marvels of Doarlish Cashen.


    Justin and I go leap wildly into the abyss of Gef and the Irving family once again to unearth even more strange and unusual tales from the Manx island.


    Joining us is great friend of the show and fellow Get aficionado Edward Parnell.


    Prepare for high wyrdness, all ye who enter.


    Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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