In a trip to the seaside, a “Weird in the Waves” episode if you like, Nat tells the tale of Black Humphrey, an infamous smuggler, wrecker, possible pirate, spell caster and general wrongun. On Whipsiderry beach, just north of Newquay, you’ll find a small rugged island which bears the name of Black Humphrey’s rock. Today’s episode explores how this rock got it’s name.

As well as telling this twisty tale of ghost ships, phantom sailors and tragedy, Nat explores the history behind the legend. Including uncovering an ancient method of communing with drowned sailors used by wives, mothers and sweethearts along the Cornish coast.

Voice actors for this episode are:

Ian Higton of Platform 32 YouTube and Twitch channels as Black Humphrey

Owen Staton from Time Between Times Storytelling Podcast as Richard Petherick

Emily Elle Watts as Jane Lissum

Trevelgue head crowd played by:

Liz Barclay

Rhiannon Barrow

Bryan Bland

Olie Campbell

Steph Lay

Andy Skilton

Check out further information and photographs on the show blog weirdinthewade.blog

Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig

Theme music and The Sea piano theme by Tess Savigear

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