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Season One

Season 1 of Finding Folklore covers four stories, each exploring a different strand of England’s deep-rooted cultural history — from ancient myth to local fairy-tale, from religious miracle to chronicle history. Each episode features a specially researched folk song which compliments the story, performed by unique regional musicians. We discuss the context and significance of each story, and propose a historic recipe and a selection of poetry which expand on the same area of folk culture.

Season 2 is being planned for release throughout 2026 with four new stories, four new songs, four new recipes and four new poems.

The Red King And The White Ship

A cursed king, prophetic dreams, magic arrows, and blood on the forest floor.

Episode 1 on Spotify Deep-Dive Discussion

Sprack Jack and the Pixies

A Forget me not! On this adventure Jack confronts the pixies, challenges witches both greater and little, and goes in search of his lost sweetheart!

Episode 2 on Spotify Deep-Dive Discussion

Of Sheaf and Shield

An ancient tale that tells how a world emerged from chaos, a people grew and became strong, and a cycle was set in motion.

Episode 3 on Spotify Deep-Dive Discussion

The Urith Sacrifice

Human sacrifice and pagan ritual; the ways of the old gods contend with the new religion; young woman makes a decision and Knows That She Is Right.

Episode 4 Spotify Deep-Dive Discussion