The Ingoldsby Legends

show more detail show less detail

Series

Book at Bedtime

Duration

15 minutes

Genre

Classic and Period
Drama

Station

Radio 4

Duration

15 Minutes

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	The Lady Rohesia	20091214	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. A distraught husband sits at the foot of his dying wife's bed, and considers who he might marry next. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. A husband sits at the foot of his dying wife's bed, and considers who he might marry next.
02	The Leech Of Folkestone - Part 1	20091215	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. In the depths of Romney Marsh, an avaricious woman, bored with her tedious husband, plots with her doctor to get rid of her spouse. But it seems that more than normal medication is to be employed. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. An avaricious woman plots with her doctor to get rid of her spouse.
03	The Leech Of Folkestone - Part 2	20091216	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. In the depths of Romney Marsh, an avaricious woman, bored with her tedious husband, plots with her doctor to rid herself of her spouse. But it seems that more than normal medication is to be employed. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. An avaricious woman plots with her doctor to rid herself of her spouse.
04	Bloudie Jacke	20091217	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. A grisly and comic poetic tale concerning a local Bluebeard, intent on causing havoc wherever he roams. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. A grisly and comic poetic tale concerning a local Bluebeard intent on causing havoc.
05	Jerry Jarvis' Wig	20091218	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. Is it possible for a wig to be possessed? And can it, in turn, possess a person foolish enough to wear it? Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. Is it possible for a wig to be possessed? And can it possess a person who wears it?
06	The Spectre Of Tapton - Part 1	20091221	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. The strange tale of a trouser-stealing ghost. Why the unsatiable appetite for pantaloons, and where are they being taken? Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. The strange tale of a trouser-stealing ghost. Where are these pantaloons being taken?
07	The Spectre Of Tapton - Part 2	20091222	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. The strange tale of a trouser-stealing ghost continued. Why the unsatiable appetite for pantaloons, and where are they being taken? Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. The strange tale of a trouser-stealing ghost, continued.
08	Nell Cook	20091223	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. A part-comic, part-terrifying poetic portrayal of baked meat and bloody murder, as a housekeeper takes a certain dislike of her master's houseguest. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. A part-comic, part-terrifying poetic portrayal of baked meat and bloody murder.
09	A Singular Passage - Part 1	20091224	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. A tale of black magic set in the depths of Romney Marsh, as a young woman is tormented by two men bent on exploring the dark arts. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.
10	A Singular Passage - Part 2	20091225	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. Continuing a tale of black magic set in the depths of Romney Marsh, as a young woman is tormented by two men bent on exploring the dark arts. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	The Lady Rohesia	20091214	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. A distraught husband sits at the foot of his dying wife's bed, and considers who he might marry next. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. A husband sits at the foot of his dying wife's bed, and considers who he might marry next.
02	The Leech Of Folkestone - Part 1	20091215	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. In the depths of Romney Marsh, an avaricious woman, bored with her tedious husband, plots with her doctor to get rid of her spouse. But it seems that more than normal medication is to be employed. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. An avaricious woman plots with her doctor to get rid of her spouse.
03	The Leech Of Folkestone - Part 2	20091216	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. In the depths of Romney Marsh, an avaricious woman, bored with her tedious husband, plots with her doctor to rid herself of her spouse. But it seems that more than normal medication is to be employed. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. An avaricious woman plots with her doctor to rid herself of her spouse.
04	Bloudie Jacke	20091217	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. A grisly and comic poetic tale concerning a local Bluebeard, intent on causing havoc wherever he roams. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. A grisly and comic poetic tale concerning a local Bluebeard intent on causing havoc.
05	Jerry Jarvis' Wig	20091218	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. Is it possible for a wig to be possessed? And can it, in turn, possess a person foolish enough to wear it? Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. Is it possible for a wig to be possessed? And can it possess a person who wears it?
06	The Spectre Of Tapton - Part 1	20091221	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. The strange tale of a trouser-stealing ghost. Why the unsatiable appetite for pantaloons, and where are they being taken? Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. The strange tale of a trouser-stealing ghost. Where are these pantaloons being taken?
07	The Spectre Of Tapton - Part 2	20091222	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. The strange tale of a trouser-stealing ghost continued. Why the unsatiable appetite for pantaloons, and where are they being taken? Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. The strange tale of a trouser-stealing ghost, continued.
08	Nell Cook	20091223	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. A part-comic, part-terrifying poetic portrayal of baked meat and bloody murder, as a housekeeper takes a certain dislike of her master's houseguest. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. A part-comic, part-terrifying poetic portrayal of baked meat and bloody murder.
09	A Singular Passage - Part 1	20091224	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. A tale of black magic set in the depths of Romney Marsh, as a young woman is tormented by two men bent on exploring the dark arts. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.
10	A Singular Passage - Part 2	20091225	Nicholas Murchie and Lucy Robinson read from a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, but actually penned by the Rev Richard Barham, first published in book form in 1840. Continuing a tale of black magic set in the depths of Romney Marsh, as a young woman is tormented by two men bent on exploring the dark arts. Abridged by Robin Brooks. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.