The Well Told Tale

The Well Told Tale
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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.

  1. 12/10/2025

    Feathertop

    This week we have a classic American short story by Nathanial Hawthorne.  Best known for his novel " The Scarlet Letter".  Feathertop was the final story Hawthorne ever published, a moral story about human character.  Mother Rigby's final musings are a lesson for us all... 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 bookshops, at no cost to you):  Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale   I would like to thank my patrons:  Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley Support the show

    47 min

  2. 11/12/2025

    The War of the Worlds - Part 9 (of 9)

    Our nameless hero has escaped and a lot has changed in the two weeks he was confined.  What has happened and will humanity survive the invasion? Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  The Well Told Tale 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 War of The Worlds - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008590178  Thank you for watching!  I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley Support the show

    1h 8m

  3. 10/15/2025

    The War of the Worlds - Part 8 (of 9)

    Our nameless hero and the curate are trapped; their shelter is right next to an alien landing pad. Will they be able to observe the Martians and remain hidden? Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  The Well Told Tale 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 War of The Worlds - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008590178  Thank you for watching!  I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley Support the show

    35 min

  4. 10/08/2025

    The War of the Worlds - Part 7 (of 9)

    Our nameless hero is still in formerly leafy Surrey watching the destruction of London from afar with his new companion the Curate.  What's next for our hero's brother?  And how much destruction have the aliens left in their wake? Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  The Well Told Tale 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 War of The Worlds - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008590178  Thank you for watching!  I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley Support the show

    53 min

  5. 09/03/2025

    The War of the Worlds - Part 6 (of 9)

    Our hero is in Surrey watching the Alien invasion continue. The Martian assault has intensified, more tripods have landed, and a new poisonous gas is being released onto the streets of London. Panic has overtaken London as millions try to evacuate the city... Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  The Well Told Tale 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 War of The Worlds - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008590178  Thank you for watching!  I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley Support the show

    42 min

  6. 08/27/2025

    The War of the Worlds - Part 5 (of 9)

    The Martians continue to advance, causing destruction everywhere. The British army has disabled one alien tripod, but they are outmatched and outgunned. Where will the Martians strike next? What will our nameless hero do now? Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  The Well Told Tale 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 War of The Worlds - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008590178  Thank you for watching!  I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley Support the show

    32 min

  7. 08/13/2025

    The War of the Worlds - Part 4 (of 9)

    Horsall Common is aflame, the Martians have opened fire, and our narrator is fleeing the area. The rest of the world is unaware of the threat, but how long will that last?  Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  The Well Told Tale 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 War of The Worlds - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008590178 Thank you for watching!  I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley Support the show

    45 min

  8. 07/30/2025

    The War of the Worlds - Part 3 (of 9)

    Last time the cylinder opened and out came the Martians, their heat rays destroying everything in their path.  Our narrator was able to escape, but for how long? And will the British military be able to save the day? Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  The Well Told Tale 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 War of The Worlds - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008590178 Thank you for watching!  I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley Support the show

    27 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Well Told Tale
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Well Told Tale
  • Show Website
    The Well Told Tale

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