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Loremen S2 Ep 13

March 2019December 2020 Alasdair 2 Comments

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In this final episode of series two we come bang up to date (to the 1970s) with a North Eastern tale of Celtic effigies. Then we narrowly avoid Royal slander to chat about the incomparably named “Mickleton Hooter”.

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Loremen S2 Ep 12

March 2019December 2020 Alasdair

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Comedian Athena Kugblenu joins the Loremen with a fable about a Ghanaian trickster. Meanwhile James takes Alasdair boggart-bowling in historic Lancashire.

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Loremen S2 Ep 11

February 2019December 2020 Alasdair

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Two extraordinary tales from North West England. An ill-fated prophet prophet predicts the wholesale destruction of Northwich. Meanwhile, a lost story from series one re-emerges from the depths to drag you under.

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Loremen S2 Ep 10

February 2019December 2020 Alasdair

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A flesh and blood monster stalks the streets of London, causing bloodshed, terror and mass hysteria. James and Alasdair meet innocent victims, scurrilous liars and the 18th Century’s greatest prankster.

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Loremen S2 Ep 9

February 2019December 2020 Alasdair 1 Comment

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Jenny Collier joins the Loremen in a Valentine’s Day Special: tales of star-crossed lovers from Wales. Also featuring the world’s biggest lovespoon.

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Loremen S2 Ep 8

February 2019December 2020 Alasdair

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Guest loreperson Sindhu Vee shares an Indian tale explaining why “everything happens for the best” – even spot of torture. And Alasdair uncovers a northern Weekend At Bernie’s.

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Loremen S2 Ep 7

January 2019December 2020 Alasdair 1 Comment

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Witches, black dogs, crabs, happy whales and toads. This compendium of tall tales has it ALL.

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Loremen S2 Ep 6

January 2019December 2020 Alasdair 1 Comment

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Alasdair tells a tragic monkey’s tale and James turns private eye, on the trail of a Cornish Bluebeard.

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Loremen S2 Ep 5

January 2019December 2020 Alasdair

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A knight errant lobs a baby in a stream and twins are struck deaf by a sinister wooden chest. Curious tales of the macabre and absurd from your friendly neighbourhood Loremen.

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Loremen S2 Ep 4

January 2019December 2020 Alasdair

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The Campden Wonder & Scarborough Pier: A true crime in Restoration England? A bizarre ritual on Scarborough Pier? It’s episode 4 of Loremen Series 2.

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