The Well Told Tale
Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.
Episodes
216 episodes
Tom Thumb and Rumpelstiltskin - Part 1 (of 1)
This week we return to The Brothers Grimm and two of their classic fairy tales. Tom Thumb: an old English folk tale and Rupelstiltskin a German folktale with roman and greek traditions. You can support the channel via our Patreon:...
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Episode 217
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21:26
1984 - Part 23 (of 23)
In Room 101, Winston Smith was broken and he betrayed Julia. Now that he has been set free from the Ministry of Love, what will life be like for Winston Smith?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caut...
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Episode 216
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23:59
1984 - Part 22 (of 23)
We've reached the penultimate episode of "1984," and Winston Smith is about to enter Room 101...This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the channel via our Patreon:
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Episode 215
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10:59
1984 - Part 21 (of 23)
Winston is about to embark upon his rehabilitation within the ministry of love. Can he really be re-programmed and learn to love Big Brother?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution....
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Episode 214
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18:09
1984 - Part 20 (of 23)
Winston has confessed, but O'Brien and the party do not want Winston's confession. They want to change Winston and turn him into a model citizen who believes in and loves Big Brother. But how will they achieve this goal?This novel conta...
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Episode 213
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30:51
1984 - Part 19 (of 23)
Winston is imprisoned in the Ministry of Love, and is reeling from O'Brian's betrayal. What's next for Winston, and what exactly is Room 101?This episode contains descriptions of torture & interrogation: younger listeners, ple...
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Episode 212
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43:07
1984 - Part 18 (of 23)
Our last episode abruptly ended and today we find out why Winston was cut off mid-sentence...This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the channel via our Patreon:
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Episode 211
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28:57
1984 - Part 17 (of 23)
O'Brien has welcomed Winston and Julia into the resistance and informed them that they will receive a book written by Goldstein, the leader of the resistance. How will reading this book change their lives?This novel contains adult theme...
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Episode 210
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1:05:50
1984 - Part 16 (of 23)
In episode 14, O'Brien hinted to Winston that he also harbored anti-party sentiments and invited Winston to come to his home. Julia and Winston have decided to go. Are they ready to come out to a senior party member?This novel contains ...
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Episode 209
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23:41
1984 - Part 15 (of 23)
Winston and Julia know they must end their relationship. Can they find a way out of the party so they can remain together...This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the cha...
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Episode 208
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17:02
1984 - Part 14 (of 23)
Winston suspects that O'Brian might also harbour anti-party sentiments. How should he approach this delicate subject with him?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the c...
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Episode 207
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7:15
1984 - Part 13 (of 23)
As Winston and Julia's relationship develops, so does the risk. Should they continue in secrecy, or should they try to defy the party machine?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You c...
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Episode 206
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19:41
1984 - Part 12 (of 23)
Winston and Julia are managing to keep their relationship a secret from the Party. Will they be able to keep their rendezvous secret for much longer?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.
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Episode 205
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20:49
1984 - Part 11 (of 23)
Winston Smith and Julia have become lovers. How will their relationship endure in a world where they are under constant surveillance and the ever-present thought police?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proc...
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Episode 204
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20:29
1984 - Part 10 (of 23)
Last time, Winston Smith finally met with 'the girl' in a public square, and they have arranged a secret meeting out of town. But this poses huge risks for Winston - does she really love him? Or is she really an agent of the Thought Police...?&...
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Episode 203
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20:44
1984 - Part 9 (of 23)
With an understanding of Winston Smith's world, we embark on Part 2 of 1984, delving deeper into his personal life and matters of the heart...This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You c...
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Episode 202
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24:22
1984 - Part 8 (of 23)
We have reached the end of Part 1 of "1984," and Winston Smith decides to venture into the Proles. He is eager to learn about the life of the people who live there and to discover what hope he can find...This novel contains adult themes...
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Episode 201
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43:53
1984 - Part 7 (of 23)
Can Winston Smith find hope in the world? Is resistance to the party be possible?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the channel via our Patreon:
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Episode 200
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27:17
1984 - Part 6 (of 23)
This week Winston Smith continues to analyse the world he lives in and how he has or hasn't conformed along the way...This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the channel v...
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Episode 199
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13:32
1984 - Part 5 (of 23)
Winston Smith continues to struggle to keep his new thoughts secret...This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the channel via our Patreon:
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Episode 198
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31:41
1984 - Part 4 (of 23)
In this episode we get to see into Winston Smith's work life. Will his newly rebellious mind fit into the order of office life?...This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can sup...
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Episode 197
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22:16
1984 - Part 3 (of 23)
In 1984, a world of endless propaganda and the ever present thought police, can Winston Smith hide his illegal and rebellious thoughts?...This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can s...
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Episode 196
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18:53
1984 - Part 2 (of 23)
In part two we pick up the story of 1984 as Winston Smith has just finished writing "Down With Big Brother!" in his new diary. An act punishable by death. There is a knock at the door. Have the thought police caught up with hi...
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Episode 195
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18:17
1984 - Part 1 (of 23)
We begin a classic of political fiction; 1984 by George Orwell. The words "Big Brother is watching you" have made their way into our everyday vocabulary. Written in 1946, many of the themes of the book are as relevant today as they ...
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Episode 194
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38:43
Conan: Black Colossus - Part 2 (of 2)
We continue the story of Black Colossus. Natohk a mysterious and powerful sourceror advances upon the kingdom of Khoraja, ruled by Princess Yasmela; who has enlisted Conan to lead her army against Natohk. But who is Natohk and how will Co...
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Episode 193
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49:44