Northern Broadcasts

A Walk Down the Snow Valley

From Calderdale to Pakistan, a winter walk read by Hina Gillani.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

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Down Pens

A story of unwanted presents sent, unlooked for gifts received and the onerous task of saying thanks. Read by Samuel Barnett.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

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A Set of Poe

Mr Waterby only wants to buy himself one thing. One. Is that too much to ask? Read by Alyce Liburd.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

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Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas

Jimmy Scarecrow likes to be useful but when summer is done and snow begins to fall, he needs to find a new occupation. Read by Alyce Liburd.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

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Merry Christmas

When a struggling writer is visited by Father Time, he discovers what's really happened to Father Christmas. Read by Matt Pettifor.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

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The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton

‘What man wanders among graves and churchyards on Christmas Eve? Read by Nancy Brabin-Platt.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

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past version of myself at christmas dinner

Handbags, Christmas pudding and regifted coffee grinders abound in this new piece about family, identity and connection, written and performed by Felix Mufti-Wright.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Diary of Anne Lister

Christmas extracts from the recently decoded diaries of Halifax landowner Anne Lister, read by Paula Lane.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

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A Beard and a Suit by Max Bownas

Grottos, elves and overhead lighting feature in this tale of Christmas cheer, read by David Crellin.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

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A Christmas Story of Murmured Voices in Shakespearean Sonnets by Ian McMillan

A story of the sea, the snow and spirits finding each other, read by Ian McMillan.

Produced by Hallam Breen

Sound Editing by Alex Colley

Music by Katie English

Whether you’re peeling spuds, adding tinsel to the tree or going for a winter walk, do it with Northern Broadsides this Christmas!

From the ocean to Pakistan, from goblins to gravediggers, Northern Broadsides has tales to suit every festive feeling.

So pop on your headphones, or play us loud and proud for the whole family, and enjoy our festive tales, old and new, read in warm and distinctive Northern voices. 

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.