Shakespeare, Dickens, cannabalistic serial killers and talking birds all make an appearance in this week's twisted episode 'The Robber Bridegroom' as voted for by our wonderful listeners!
Yet another miller has promised his daughter away to a mysterious, handsome suitor. But our bride is filled with horror at the thought of him and only after much cajoling does she reluctantly agrees to visit his house in the deep dark woods.
Standing on the threshold of the forest, a trail of ash leads the way to the lonely house and our heroine begins a terrifying escapade in what uncannily resembles a modern horror movie.
This week's story introduces many new fairy tale tropes as well as a brand new colour of deadly wine. We also explore other stories from the ATU type 955 including the fantastic English story, Mr. Fox.
Thank you so much to everyone who voted, we're very excited to present the listener poll's winning story this week and hope you enjoy!
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Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko
Other music:
Ludwig Van Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major performed by Paul Rosenthal and Edward Auer
Ludwig Van Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 9 — 3rd Movement performed by Paul Rosenthal and Edward Auer
17. The White Snake
The Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index of Folktales + Listener Poll Results
15. The Knapsack, The Hat And The Horn
14. Godfather Death
13. The Story Of The Youth Who Went Forth To Learn What Fear Was
12. Rumpelstiltskin
11. Clever Elsie
10. Cat and Mouse in Partnership
9. The Louse And The Flea
8. The Bremen Town Musicians
7. The Wolf And The Seven Little Kids
6. How Six Men Got On In The World
5. The Girl Without Hands
4. The Three Little Men in the Wood
3. Thumbling (not Tom Thumb)
History, Evolution and Translations of the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
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