Telling Tales
Short stories written and presented by Jeff Price. Tales from all around the world but many of them set in Northern England and South West France. Some are true (nearly) and most are the product of an over active imagination, sometimes funny, sometimes dark but always entertaining,
Also check out my blog at https://threescoreandtenblogblog.wordpress.com/
My poetry website at https://jeffpriceinfinitethreads.wordpress.com/
Episodes
18 episodes
Tennessee Lamb
Music has often been an inspiration for my poetry and writing. I have seen the band Little Feet many times at the City Hall in Newcastle and they are a great favourite of mine. In this episode, I have used their track "Dixie Chicken" to inspire...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:38
Morning Sun
Morning Sun is a story set in Gibralter forty thousand years ago but it is a story that speaks to us today. It is the tale of someone who is not us but in a strange way is part of many of us. This is the story of of a Neanderthal man’s ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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11:47
John Paul Dochety and the Mucky Mag. The Complete Story
What happens if you don't want to listen to three separate episodes? Worry not dear listeners. Here it is, all three episodes combined into one listen. At forty-seven minutes long, it's ideal for a long gym session or a car trip. Download from ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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45:54
John Paul Docherty and the Mucky Mag Episode Three
In the final episode, John Paul and his pals face more problems as their unthought-out plans unravel.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:30
John Paul Docherty and the Mucky Mag Part Two
John Paul's plan seems to be working, but disaster is always just around the corner.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:05
John Paul Docherty and the Mucky Mag Part One
Welcome to Season Two of Telling Tales. We begin with another story featuring John Paul Docherty, the school bully from Newcastle. After his run-in with a first-year boy in Season One, John Paul has to look for a new way to make money. A chance...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:40
Trailer John Paul Docherty is back in *Telling Tales* Season 2
John Paul Docherty is back in *Telling Tales* Season 2, in a three-part story called *John Paul Docherty and the Mucky Mag*. In the story, John Paul’s mother sends him to steal a bottle of milk. On the way back, he discove...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:20
Preview Season Two
Telling Tales Season TwoFirst a big thank you to everyone who tuned in to Telling Tales Season one.Over the summer I have been writing Season two which will be broadcast in the Autumn.We’ll be meetin...
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1:15
The Man who Hated Hats
Jack has problems, lots of them and life conspires against him and he finds himself in trouble with the police, shop security people and the legal system. A chance encounter behind Greggs the Bakers leads to an unusual friendship and a new adve...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:39
Sister Bernadette
Sister Bernadette is left on her own in a crumbling convent with only ghosts for company. Her sanity is saved by the kids from a local church youth club and the softly-spoken Irish youth leader who breathes life back into the cloisters.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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13:13
The Eden Project
In this captivating tale, a narrator known as "Adam" embarks on an idyllic journey in the Eden Project, a lush sanctuary governed by a mysterious "Master." Entranced by the abundance of nature, Adam tends to the garden, indulges in simple p...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:46
Bigos Stew and Dumplings
in this episode, we embark on a journey into the heartwarming tale of "Bigos Stew and Dumpligs" Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, this poignant narrative follows the lives of two unlikely friends, as they navigate the trials and triu...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:07
Boulder Dash
In the heart of a timeless landscape, where the whispers of ancient winds dance among the steadfast oaks and murmuring streams, there stood a solitary sentinel: a rugged, weathered rock. A silent witness to aeons of change, this venerable stone...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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13:49
The Alpha Pill
The Alpha PillWelcome to the latest episode of Telling Tales, where we dive into intriguing stories that challenge our perceptions and stir our imaginations and we explore a tale of ambition, innovation, and the power of marketing in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:07
Jean Luc's Secret
"Jean Luc's Secret" delves into the captivating story of Jean Luc, a contented farmer living in the picturesque French countryside. With his cows grazing peacefully and sunflowers thriving, Jean Luc seems to embody the idyllic rural life. Howev...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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13:53
Mr Khan's Lahori Restaurant
Today we take you on a journey to Karachi In "Khan’s Lahori Restaurant". Mustapha Khan runs a modest but successful eatery in Karachi, serving his famous Lahori Chicken Curry. When thugs demand protection money, Mustapha refuses, leading to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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14:01
The Last Train to Castres
Welcome to the latest episode of Telling Tales, where we'll embark on a journey through history, courage, and the enduring bonds of friendship in "The Last Train to Castres." Join us as we uncover the untold story of bravery and sacrifice set a...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:29