Fables & Fairy Tales
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Fables & Fairy Tales episodes

  • The Dancing Mermaid (Part 2)
    When a young mermaid rescues a landboy from a burning ship, she hopes they can be friends. But the kindly old mer-witch warns that her desire will cause a lot of pain…
    10 min
  • The Dancing Mermaid (Part 1)

    This is the tale of The Dancing Mermaid!

    When a young mermaid rescues a landboy from a burning ship, she hopes they can be friends. But the kindly old mer-witch warns that her desire will cause a lot of pain…

    Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun.

    Performed by Chip Colquhoun, with additional voices by Erika Sanderson.

    Cover art: Mario Coelho.

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    And don’t forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now.

    To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk


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    9 min
  • The Dancing Mermaid (Part 1)
    When a young mermaid rescues a landboy from a burning ship, she hopes they can be friends. But the kindly old mer-witch warns that her desire will cause a lot of pain…
    9 min
  • Through the Forest
    A king and his dog are hunting a great white boar, which leads them into a forest full of enchantment. Do you recognise anyone here?
    5 min
  • Basket Babies (Part 5)

    This is the tale of Basket Babies!

    A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results…

    Based on a Colombian folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun.

    Cover art: Dave Hingley.

    To make sure you don’t miss any of the fun, make sure you’re subscribed to our podcast.

    And don’t forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now.

    To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Basket Babies (Part 5)
    A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results…
    11 min
  • Basket Babies (Part 4)

    This is the tale of Basket Babies!

    A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results…

    Based on a Colombian folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun.

    Cover art: Dave Hingley.

    To make sure you don’t miss any of the fun, make sure you’re subscribed to our podcast.

    And don’t forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now.

    To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  • Basket Babies (Part 4)
    A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results…
    8 min
  • Basket Babies (Part 3)

    This is the tale of Basket Babies!

    A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results…

    Based on a Colombian folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun.

    Cover art: Dave Hingley.

    To make sure you don’t miss any of the fun, make sure you’re subscribed to our podcast.

    And don’t forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now.

    To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  • Basket Babies (Part 3)
    A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results…
    8 min

About Fables & Fairy Tales

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Join Oxford Owl storyteller and author Chip Colquhoun in a fully-immersive podcast, retelling stories from throughout history and around the world to inspire the children of today.


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