FolkLands

Latest Episodes:

An Indian Haunting Oct 13, 2026

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Come with us as we explore the shadowy corners of the Sub-Continent.

In today's episode we talk to writer and arts entrepreneur Sanjoy K Roy about, ghosts, folklore, magic, and the extraordinary tales from his own rather haunted life..

Expect vengeful Bhuta's, mischievous phantoms, and spooky encounters.

Enjoy!

Sanjoy's book, 'There's A Ghost In My Room', is available now from all good bookshops.

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Into The Black Meadow Sep 08, 2026

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Today's episode was recorded live at the Whitby Hand of Glory Festival with the brilliant Chris Lambert.

Chris is the creator and haunted soul of the eerie and unsettling series of books, Tales From the Black Meadow.

So join us and perhaps, just perhaps, we can start to unravel the mystery of the strange disappearance of Roger Mullins in 1972. Who are the Children of the Black Meadow, will we ever hear the Rag and Bone man, and will we make it out with our senses in tact.

Expect Horsemen, fog houses and land spheres.

Enjoy!

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A Whitby Wander Aug 04, 2026

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Goodly day!

This time we are off on a Whitby wander to explore all things dark and gothic.

We trace the footsteps and literal haunts of one of its most infamous sons, Dracula, and set eyes upon an extraordinarily spooky artefact lurking in the depths of the Whitby museum!

Expect ancient curses, mourning rings, vampires, tales of seafarers and of course, fish and chips on the harbour.

Enjoy!

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A Winter Wassail Jul 07, 2026

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Eat, drink and be merry!

It's time to go a-wassailing, venerate the trees, scare away the dark spirits and celebrate all things apple.

We find ourselves in the lovely little village of Hartley Wintney for a traditional orchard wassail.

Expect Morris dancers, fire and seasonal village chats.

Enjoy!

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Here Be Dragons? Jun 03, 2026

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"It's in the trees! It's coming!"

Today we are heading to Waverley Abbey in Farnham Surrey for some dragon sightings and cryptid chat with the legendary Richard Freeman and Jackie Tonks.

Expect Scandinavian Vardoger or Forewalkers, Tulpa's, dragon sightings, goblin chat and as the fogs descend, do we detect the ghostly voices of children coming from the ruins?

Well, you'll just have to listen and find out won't you.

Enjoy!

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Strangers on the Shore May 01, 2026

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Come join us for some Mayday Mudlarking as we explore the Thames foreshore with mudlarker Ollie Dory on a beautiful spring morning.

Mainly due to the preserving anaerobic mud of the Thames, coupled with the fast flow and rapid tides of the old river. Extraordinary treasures can unearthed, you just have to know where to look for them.

Clay pipes, to medieval daggers, to mysterious fairy loaves from an even more ancient time, the Thames is the great memory store of the city.

Expect bone tides, bicycles and very wet socks.

Enjoy!

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Weird Words Apr 08, 2026

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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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The Horn Dance Mar 03, 2026

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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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Return to Doarlish Cashen Feb 03, 2026

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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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Back in Time Dec 24, 2025

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On todays special Christmas episode we delve into the FolkLands archives and unearth our favourite folky bits from the last two years of field recordings and interviews.

Expect hellish caves, creeping fear and strange goings on in the furrows.

Enjoy and have a fantastic yule, solstice and festive season whenever you may find yourselves.

See you next year, run for the hills!!

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