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
238 episodes
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 2 (of 11)
Last week, our main characters Axel and his uncle, Professor Lidenbrock, discovered a coded message from a 16th-century alchemist, Arne Saknussemm. Axel has decoded the message but has decided not to share this information, with his uncle.<...
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Episode 239
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49:46
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 1 (of 11)
Our next story has seen numerous adaptations, including films, plays, radio dramas, and even a theme park ride. 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', a classic by Jules Verne first published in French in 1864, gained further popularity wi...
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Episode 238
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38:05
The Oversight by Miles J Breuer
Our story this week is by Miles J Breuer, an American-Czech physician who wrote science fiction and short stories in his spare time. This story is typical of Breuer's writing: fast paced and full of interesting ideas.You can suppor...
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Episode 237
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43:59
The Shadow Out of Time - Part 4 (of 4)
We rejoin Nathaniel in Australia, where he is excavating ancient ruins. He believes these ruins are the place where he was held captive during his period of amnesia. Despite his apprehensions, he finds himself increasingly drawn into the darkne...
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Episode 236
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39:59
The Shadow Out of Time - Part 3 (of 4)
Last week, we learned more about our protagonist, Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, as he worked through what happened to him between 1908 and 1913. Piecing it all together from his dreams and accounts of others who seem to have gone through the same ...
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Episode 235
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41:13
The Shadow Out of Time - Part 2 (of 4)
Last week, we were introduced to our protagonist, Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, who cannot remember what happened to him between 1908 and 1913. During that time, it appears he was overtaken by another personality. He has dreams of being a prisoner...
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Episode 234
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47:58
The Shadow Out of Time - Part 1 (of 4)
We revisit one of our favorite authors, H.P. Lovecraft. In this story, Lovecraft delves into themes of psychological horror and the fragility of sanity. Influenced by the film Berkeley Square, Lovecraft believed that writing this novella helped...
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Episode 233
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36:00
The Ugly Duckling
This week we have an original fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen: The Ugly Duckling. Was it inspired by the bullying Hans Christian Andersen faced as a child, or by his discovery that he was the illegitimate son of Prince Christian Frederick...
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Episode 232
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24:17
The First Men in the Moon - Part 13 (of 13)
Mr Cavor's messages from the Moon continue. In his latest communication, he has revealed that he is set to meet the leader of the Selenites: the Grand Lunar. Will this be the last time we hear from him? You can support the channel via o...
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Episode 231
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35:06
The First Men in the Moon - Part 12 (of 13)
A Dutch Scientist has contacted Mr Bedford: Mr Julius Wendigee, who claims he has received messages from Mr Cavor on the Moon. Mr Bedford is eager to find out what happened to Cavor...You can support the channel via our Patreon: <...
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Episode 230
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50:09
The First Men in the Moon - Part 11 (of 13)
After finding the Sphere, Mr Bedford was unable to find Mr Cavour. Without knowing Mr Cavour's fate, Mr Bedford has left the moon. Now, all he needs to do is figure out how to land the Sphere on Earth...You can support the c...
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Episode 229
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35:10
The First Men in the Moon - Part 10 (of 13)
Things aren’t looking good for our duo. Although they have managed to escape the Selenites, they still need to find the sphere to return to Earth. They have split up in hopes of locating the sphere before the cold lunar night sets in......
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Season 1
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Episode 228
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36:26
The First Men in the Moon - Part 9 (of 13)
Mr Bedford & Mr Cavour managed to escape the Selenites, but is their freedom going to be short-lived?You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldt...
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Episode 227
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35:55
The First Men in the Moon - Part 8 (of 13)
In our previous episode, Mr. Cavor and Mr. Bedford tried to communicate with the Selenites, hoping to prove they, too, are intelligent beings. So far, their efforts have been unsuccesssful. However, our duo still hopes to escape. Wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 226
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34:54
The First Men in the Moon Part 7 (of 13)
The mysterious Selenites have captured Mr Bedford & Mr Cavor on the moon. How will they escape? You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltold...
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Season 1
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Episode 225
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24:05
The First Men in the Moon Part 6 (of 13)
In our last episode, Mr Cavour and Mr Bedford found plant life on the surface of the moon. But lost the sphere in the course of their investigations. What other surprises does the moon hold for our heroes?You can support the...
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Episode 224
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32:22
The First Men in the Moon Part 5 (of 13)
After surveying the surface of the Moon, Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have found living plants. The next logical step is to leave the sphere and investigate, but are they ready? You can support the channel via our Patreon:
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Episode 223
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29:01
The First Men in the Moon Part 4 (of 13)
Mr Bedford and Mr Cavor have landed on the moon and are ready to explore...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying ...
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Episode 222
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19:58
The First Men in the Moon Part 3 (of 13)
Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have set off on an adventure, heading to the moon in their spaceship...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale<...
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Episode 221
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20:06
The First Men in the Moon Part 2 (of 13)
Last week, we were introduced to our main characters: the businessman Mr. Bedford and the scientist Mr. Cavor, who has invented a new anti-gravity material called "Cavorite." Mr. Bedford believes that Cavorite has the potential to be profitable...
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Episode 220
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24:05
The First Men in the Moon - Part 1 (of 13)
This week, we're starting a classic science fiction novel, "The First Men in the Moon" by H.G. Wells. It's not as well-known as Wells' other works, but it's equally important. This book seems to be inspired by Jules Verne's "From the Earth to t...
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Episode 219
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47:13
The Thing from Outside
Today's Tale was one of six stories to appear in the very first issue of 'Amazing Stories' magazine. In 1926 it was the first magazine devoted to science fiction.You can support the channel via our Patreon:
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Episode 218
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45:29
Tom Thumb and Rumpelstiltskin
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