It’s time for another mini Stranger! Recorded during lockdown, Ruth and Chris investigate the most peculiar tale of the green children of Woolpit, Suffolk. The sudden and unexplained appearance of two mysterious and verdant siblings in the 12th century has subsequently given rise to folklore and speculation, with theories spanning from fairy folk to, gasp, ALIENS! Join us for a brief romp through the history and theories behind the story.

Episode illustration - Babes in the Wood etching by Hubert von Herkomer.