In this 4th series I will continue to feature songs from the Baring-Gould collection & stories about them.
But, there is much more to know about the Rev Gentleman's other interests that occupied his time if we dig a little.
He was a popular gifted storyteller, writer of popular novels, biographies, books of devotion, travel & studies of antiquities & Folklore.
At one time he had more books in the British library than any other author.
Tales from his published books on Devon & Cornwall and stories of Devon's Folklore will feature in some episodes in this the series.
This 1st episode fits well with BG's interest in folklore & history as we hear in my interview with Cornwall-based singer/songwriter Chris Hytch who has a passion for Cornish folklore and history. Chris has the uncanny knack of being able to take an old, story, give it some extra twists and turns, maybe add a bit of humour, and end up with a fresh-sounding, clever, modern song. With songs from his band Annown's CD 'A Half A Face'.
Series 4
I Can't Stop!
Welcome to this first episode in the fourth series of The Parson and the Songmen!We kick the series off in fine style by meeting Cornwall-based singer/songwriter Chris Hytch and hearing some of the songs from his band Annown's CD 'A Half...
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January 28, 2026•42:55
Ghoulies and Ghosties and Long Leggedy Beasties
Well here we are, it's been a while, but here is the second episode in the fourth series of The Parson and the Songmen!One of the themes for this series will be to explore Sabine Baring-Gould's other interests, apart from folk song colle...
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April 05, 2026•31:06
A Foolish Man Builds His House On Sand
...Or does he?Visit The Castle in Bude, on the North Cornish coast, and you will see a substantial building that has been resting happily on sand dunes for nearly 200 years!Mike has been a volunteer at The Castle Museum and Herita...
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April 29, 2026•25:40
Oss Oss Wee Oss! For Summer Is A-Coming Today!
Hi Folks, and a Merry May Day to One And All!In a fit of May Day frivolity, we thought it would be fitting to revisit S2 1, released on May 1st 2024, which took us to the Padstow May Day celebration, tells winter that enough is eno...
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May 1, 2026•16:13
