Tales from the Penny Bloods: Stories of Victorian Britain

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A series of radio plays based on stories from popular 19th-century magazines. We hope you'll enjoy these tales of crime and the supernatural, romance and adventure, with a few laughs along the way. #victorianliterature #audiodrama #mystery #romance #audioadaptation

  1. 4D AGO

    "The Mummy; or, The Elixir of Life"

    A cranky collector, his beautiful daughter, her two suitors, and their two mummies -- what could possibly go wrong?

    1h 1m

  2. MAR 4

    Lot 249 Complete Show

    Abercrombie Smith raised his eyebrows and glanced across at his companion."What's up, then?" he asked. "Drink? Cards? Cad? You used not to be censorious.""Ah! you evidently don't know the man, or you wouldn't ask. There's something damnable about him—something reptilian. ...'Oxford in the 1880s: freshman Abercrombie Smith's curiosity is piqued when he is warned about his neighbour....but why should he avoid Bellingham?The full audio play, adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle's classic gothic tale of horror and sorcery in 1890s Oxford.Special guest appearances of:David Spragg of the Aural Library channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuralLibrary/videos ) andJonathan Brandt of the Grammopod Show & Théâtrophone Studios ( https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanbrandt3716 )#arthurconandoyle #spookystories #audiodrama #arthurconandoyle #lot249 #audiodrama #spookystories #ghosttales #podcast

    1h 9m
  3. Lot 249 - Part 3

    JAN 22

    Lot 249 - Part 3

    Lot 249 by Arthur Conan Doyle, dates from 1892, and was the tale that gave Rudyard Kipling his first nightmare in years... Part 3: Things reach a climax as Smith decides on drastic action...bringing this tale to a fiery close.

    17 min

  4. JAN 15

    Lot 249 - Part 2

    Lot 249 by Arthur Conan Doyle, dates from 1892, and was the tale that gave Rudyard Kipling his first nightmare in years... Part 2: After Bellingham's collapse, mysterious attacks are carried out by someone - or something - unseen...

    35 min
  5. Lot 249 - Part 1

    JAN 8

    Lot 249 - Part 1

    Lot 249 by Arthur Conan Doyle, dates from 1892, and was published in Harper's Magazine. It was the tale that gave Rudyard Kipling his first nightmare in years... Abercrombie Smith is a freshman at Oxford, and is given a curious warning about his neighbours.

    25 min
  6. The Canterville Ghost Revisited

    12/24/2024

    The Canterville Ghost Revisited

    With apologies to Oscar Wilde, please join us for our version of this heartfelt classic. This episode brings holiday fun to the entire family. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the Solstice, you'll enjoy this comic celebration of the season.

    1h 2m
  7. "The Haunted Cow" (Complete Show)

    12/18/2024

    "The Haunted Cow" (Complete Show)

    What do you get when you combine a band of wacky pirates, a beloved cow, and some ghostly shenanigans? Lots of fun, that's what! And if you like our shows, please visit our website @ talesfromthepennybloods.org and subscribe.

    56 min

  8. 11/22/2024

    "The Haunted Cow" - Episode #5 (Conclusion)

    And now, the conclusion of our tale of pirates, ghosts, castaways, and the sweet cow Abbigail. #victorian #ghosts #pirates #podcasts

    7 min
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    A series of radio plays based on stories from popular 19th-century magazines. We hope you'll enjoy these tales of crime and the supernatural, romance and adventure, with a few laughs along the way. #victorianliterature #audiodrama #mystery #romance #audioadaptation

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