When their baby comes along, the King and Queen finally have everything they ever wanted – or do they? Find out in this Norwegian folk tale, one of the bedtime stories that Roald Dahl would have heard from his mum, specially adapted for telling during the "Corona Crisis".

"Prince Lindworm" was adapted by Chip Colquhoun and performed by David Ault (davidault.co.uk).

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Illustration by Heather Zeta Rose.

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This recording copyright © Epic Tales 2021. Story copyright © Chip Colquhoun 2021. Illustration copyright © Heather Zeta Rose 2021.