Tales of Harkshire

Episode Twenty Five: The Visitor

A knock at the door. A letter on the mat. Two unfamiliar men waiting outside in a van. What began as a simple morning has unravelled into a spiral of stress, confusion, and a long, exasperating phone call. As our gossip wrestles with hold music, missed plans, and mounting tension, she finds herself faced with a situation she hadn’t anticipated - and can’t quite talk her way out of.

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Unexpected guests and a very inconvenient phone call

A missed matinee and a slow unravelling of control

One woman’s attempt to stay composed as her world edges sideway

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Episode Twenty Four: The Brunch

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Bottomless brunch with bottomless grief, glitter, and gin

A karaoke moment, a wardrobe malfunction, and a lot of confusion over Glenys

The real cost of widowhood—and the dating disasters that follow

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Episode Twenty Three: The Rehearsal

As rehearsals begin for The Impotence of Being Earnest: The Musical, our gossip finds herself navigating understudy duties, misfiring choirs, neon undergarments, and a poster typo that's gone far too far. With tensions rising and tempers flaring, she stays ever-ready for her moment in the spotlight - especially if Chip Shop Sue falters under the weight of her pickled onions.

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Onstage chaos, offstage ambition, and the tragic tale of Curly Wurly Windswept

A masterclass in Received Pronunciation (or lack thereof)

Behind-the-scenes scandal, musical mishaps, and choir members clumping like Morrisons shoppers

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Episode Twenty Two: The Fall

A hospital visit reveals more than just medical concerns, as our gossip uncovers a world of ward politics, curious characters, and unexpected run-ins. In Harkshire, even a trip to A&E is an event.

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Hospital drama with a side of scandal

Unlikely alliances and awkward encounters

A tale of resilience, reputation, and ruined footwear

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Episode Twenty One: The Donation

With Keith’s wardrobe cleared and a generous donation made to the local charity shop, our gossip is feeling rather philanthropic. A trip to Our Lady’s Sign A Name Across My Heart I Want You To Be My Baby Orphanage charity shop sets off a chain of reflections… and judgments. On everything from village scandal to Cheryl’s bronzer choices.

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Vintage silk underpants 

A biting appraisal of Kinston’s town centre decline

The eyebrow-raising legacy of Cheryl, charity worker by day, Mother Teresa by night

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Episode Twenty: The Casting

The cast list is out, and tensions are high. With dreams of stardom hanging in the balance, our gossip faces a harsh reality: the stage isn’t always as welcoming as one might hope. But in show business, the drama backstage is just as juicy as the performance.

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Episode Nineteen: The Swipe,

Online dating has arrived in Harkshire, and our gossip is on the hunt for a wealthy husband to sustain her refined lifestyle. With Wendy from the post office as her digital matchmaker, she dives into the world of dating apps  - crafting the perfect profile to attract a man of means.

But as she swipes through potential suitors, she quickly discovers that not all gentlemen are as distinguished as they claim to be. From unsolicited photos to unexpected familiar faces in compromising positions, it’s a journey of shock, scandal, and a rather unfortunate super like.

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A crash course in modern matchmaking

A vicar with very interesting hobbies

The shocking revelation that some secrets are best left unswiped

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Episode Eighteen: The Psychic

When the answers you seek aren’t in this world, there’s only one place to turn. A visit to a psychic offers more questions than closure - but in Harkshire, even the afterlife has its oddities.

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Episode Seventeen: The Audition

Lights, music, drama - Kinley Village’s finest takes her first step towards stardom with an audition that promises to be unforgettable. But when the competition is fierce (or at least present), will she rise to the occasion or be upstaged by a surprise rival?

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Episode Sixteen: The Desires

With Keith gone, a new chapter begins, or at least, that’s the plan. From untapped ambitions to a bucket list with flair, our gossip is ready to reclaim the life she always dreamed of. The only thing missing? A little funding.

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