Folk-a-Dilly Tales

Send us Fan Mail John takes us to Bradford in 1858 and to a popular sweet shop, where a man nicknamed Humbug Billy, killed 21 people. The song was 'Humbug Billy & the Tamlin Reel' by Zingaro Blue Please watch the video to this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-E6a7v60kXE?si=C9RYr8cEc7ml8Cc- The background music was supplied by Scott Buckley 'Adrift Among Infinite Stars'...

Send us Fan Mail John & Lesley travel to Rougham in Suffolk on the ghostly trail of house that some people see but no one can find. The song was 'Ghost House' by Zingaro Blue The Background music was supplied by Scott Buckley 'Hour Of The Witch' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au and " The House" composed and produced by "Viv...

Send us Fan Mail John tries to find the tunnels beneath Binham Priory and reveals the story behind Fiddler's Hill. The song was 'Fiddler's Hill' by Zingaro Blue 'Wanderlust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'midsommer' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Folk-a-Dilly Tales is a Zingaro Blue...

Send us Fan Mail John & Lesley explore the tragic tale of The Dark Heart of Dunwich. The song was 'The Dark Heart of Dunwich' by Zingaro Blue 'This too shall pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Signal to noise' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Folk-a-Dilly Tales is a Zingaro Blue Productio...

Send us Fan Mail Richard and John take you back to World War II on the trail of the black marketeers. Your storytellers today were Richard Tree & John Hales Background voices provided by: John Hales, Mario & lesley Price The song was 'Fix it, Charlie, fix it' by Zingaro Blue The Background music was supplied by Brookers Blues by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/ Promoted by MrS...

Send us Fan Mail John takes us to Ireland, in search of the infamous headless horseman. The song was 'Dullahan' by Zingaro Blue 'Dragons Lullabye' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Folk-a-Dilly Tales is a Zingaro Blue Production Your host for the trailer...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Richardson tells you the true and delightful tale of John Chapman 'The Pedlar of Swafham'. Chris Richardson  https://legemaine.co.uk/ The song was 'Pedlar's Dream' by Zingaro Blue 'Filaments' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Folk-a-Dilly Tales is a Zingaro Blue Production Your host for the trailer and all...

Send us Fan Mail Mario & Lesley tell you the dark tale of Jonah Snell, the last person to be hanged on the iron gibbet at Potsford, Suffolk in 1699. The song was 'Jonah Snell' by Zingaro Blue 'Light in dark places' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Intervention' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.a...

Send us Fan Mail John explains how the world famous board game 'Cluedo' came about. The song was 'Clueless' by Zingaro Blue Thank you to Barry Parsons Photography for the cover photo.  Please watch the video to this episode https://youtu.be/52DRGZussMA?si=X6UdgRy0zl4rmmcL 'Life in Silico' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Theor...

Send us Fan Mail John finds California on the East Coast of England and reveals some interesting facts. The song was 'Buckets & Spades' by Zingaro Blue Todays background music was provided by Scott Buckley 'Luminance' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Castle in the Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckl...

Send us Fan Mail John, Mario and Lesley head to the Norfolk Broads to tell you the lovely story of Billy Bluelight aka William Cullen. Starring special guest Michael Barber as Billy Bluelight The song was 'Billy Bluelight' by Zingaro Blue Written by Mike Flower, Mario & Lesley Price Please watch the video to this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/tC0qsAMiiVE?si=7eiq1J3hdY3EiGVJ Bac...

Send us Fan Mail John, tells us a scary, but seemingly true story this week. It's all about a motorist who picks up an unexpected hitchhiker on his way home. With special guests: Charlie Randell as The Hitchhiker Nick Murray Brown as The Farmer Agnes Lillis as The Mother The song was 'Hitchhiker' by Zingaro Blue Please watch the video to this episode: https://youtu.be/C9hqq2J35ro?si...

Send us Fan Mail John tells us the brave story of a very kind and humble giant. Additional vocals by Lesley Price The song was 'The Ballad of Amos Beamish' by Zingaro Blue Please watch the video to this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/alL7StU1rYc?si=t29C0kDX4-DmnAo5 Special thanks to Martin Beamish and his family for allowing us to use the picture of Amos for this episode.  Backgroun...

Send us Fan Mail John Hales and Danny G, tell you the incredible true story of The Battle of Sole Bay, which took place in 1672 off the East Anglian Coast. The song was 'The Battle of Sole Bay' by Zingaro Blue Please watch the video to this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXXsIfKxmXU Additional vocals by Danny G https://www.youtube.com/@therealdannyg Back ground music...

Send us Fan Mail John Hales tells the bizarre tale of a wicked witch and her love potion. The song was 'The Bastwick Wish' by Zingaro Blue Back ground music supplied by Scott Buckley 'Intervention' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au  'Static' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Special thanks to Jazz O...

Send us Fan Mail Nick Murray Brown tells us the enchanting story of a fiddler, who has a nasty surprise when he is charmed by the fairies. Your storyteller was Nick Murray Brown  http://www.nickmurraybrown.co.uk The song was '100 Years' by Zingaro Blue The back ground music was supplied by Scott Buckley 'Sanctum' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com...

Send us Fan Mail Nick Murray Brown leads us down a tragic road of self-destruction, with the fascinating true tale of Dick Turpin, the infamous highwayman. Your storyteller today was Nick Murray Brown https://www.nickmurraybrown.co.uk/ The poem was read by Lesley Price.  The song was 'Dead or Alive' by Zingaro Blue Background music supplied by: 'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - rel...

Send us Fan Mail John Hales & Dawn Nelson tell us two versions of the breathtakingly sad story of two sisters. Your storyteller today were John Hales https://johnhales.co.uk/ and Dawn Nelson https://www.ddstoryteller.co.uk/ The Poem was read by John hales & lesley Price The song was 'Two Sisters' by Zingaro Blue Background music provided by: 'Moonlight' by Scott Buckley...

Send us Fan Mail John Hales & Lesley Price take you back to the 16th century and the tragic tale of one beautiful girl. Your storyteller and host was John Hales https://johnhales.co.uk/ The poem was read by Lesley Price. The song was 'Denham Girl' by Zingaro Blue The background music was supplied by Scott Buckley 'Extrapolation' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0....

Send us Fan Mail Introducing the highly anticipated trailer for Zingaro Blue's Production of  'Folk-a-Dilly Tales'! Set to premiere its first eight episodes first week January 2025 and then one a week for the rest of the year, this unique podcast, created by Mario and Lesley Price, beautifully intertwines storytelling, poetry, and music.  Embark on a year-long adventure with us as w...