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The Well Told Tale

The Well Told Tale

The Well Told Tale 192 Episodes Aug 5, 2026

A podcast where the host narrates classic science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction stories weekly. No ads in the middle, allowing listeners to relax into the full story. All stories are public domain and free from copyright.

Episodes

Frankenstein - Part 5 (of 10)
Frankenstein - Part 5 (of 10) Aug 5, 2026 2959 An innocent woman has been framed for the murder of Victor’s brother. Victor believes the monster is responsible, but how can he prove it?You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://
Frankenstein - Part 4 (of 10)
Frankenstein - Part 4 (of 10) Jun 3, 2026 3323 Victor Frankenstein's monster is missing. After Victor fled from the monster, he suffered a serious illness and was nursed back to health by his friend Henry Clerval. They have just returned from a restorative walking holiday to find a letter from Victor's family...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  Books - (buying books from our Booksho
Frankenstein - Part 3 (of 10)
Frankenstein - Part 3 (of 10) May 20, 2026 2795 Victor Frankenstein has begun his studies in chemistry, which are about to lead him down a dark path...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told
Frankenstein - Part 2 (of 10)
Frankenstein - Part 2 (of 10) Apr 15, 2026 2502 Our story began in the artic, with Dr Viktor Frankenstein chasing a monster. This week Frankenstein is ready to share his tale of how he came to be there... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite
Frankenstein - Part 1 (of 10)
Frankenstein - Part 1 (of 10) Apr 8, 2026 2143 In the summer of 1816, at the age of just eighteen, Mary Shelley was visiting Byron at his home in Geneva.  The bad weather prompted Byron to challenge his guests to write a ghost story.  Shelley's story that night grew into 'Frankenstein', which was first published in 1818. Credited as the first science fiction novel, this is a tale that has stood the test of time...You can support
Feathertop
Feathertop Dec 10, 2025 2835 This week we have a classic American short story by Nathanial Hawthorne.  Best known for his novel " The Scarlet Letter".  Feathertop was the final story Hawthorne ever published, a moral story about human character.  Mother Rigby's final musings are a lesson for us all...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale  Books - (buying books from
The War of the Worlds - Part 9 (of 9)
The War of the Worlds - Part 9 (of 9) Nov 12, 2025 4105 Our nameless hero has escaped and a lot has changed in the two weeks he was confined.  What has happened and will humanity survive the invasion?Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale The Well Told Tale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our fa
The War of the Worlds - Part 8 (of 9)
The War of the Worlds - Part 8 (of 9) Oct 15, 2025 2071 Our nameless hero and the curate are trapped; their shelter is right next to an alien landing pad. Will they be able to observe the Martians and remain hidden?Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale The Well Told Tale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): 
The War of the Worlds - Part 7 (of 9)
The War of the Worlds - Part 7 (of 9) Oct 8, 2025 3177 Our nameless hero is still in formerly leafy Surrey watching the destruction of London from afar with his new companion the Curate.  What's next for our hero's brother?  And how much destruction have the aliens left in their wake?Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale The Well Told Tale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps
The War of the Worlds - Part 6 (of 9)
The War of the Worlds - Part 6 (of 9) Sep 3, 2025 2505 Our hero is in Surrey watching the Alien invasion continue. The Martian assault has intensified, more tripods have landed, and a new poisonous gas is being released onto the streets of London. Panic has overtaken London as millions try to evacuate the city...Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale The Well Told Tale Books - (buying books from our Book
The War of the Worlds - Part 5 (of 9)
The War of the Worlds - Part 5 (of 9) Aug 27, 2025 1906 The Martians continue to advance, causing destruction everywhere. The British army has disabled one alien tripod, but they are outmatched and outgunned. Where will the Martians strike next? What will our nameless hero do now?Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale The Well Told Tale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this c
The War of the Worlds - Part 4 (of 9)
The War of the Worlds - Part 4 (of 9) Aug 13, 2025 2722 Horsall Common is aflame, the Martians have opened fire, and our narrator is fleeing the area. The rest of the world is unaware of the threat, but how long will that last? Please support The Well Told Tale on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale The Well Told Tale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no c

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