Episodes

  • The Heroes Part 4 of Theseus: How Theseus fell by his Pride
    Oct 12 2026
    In which the tragic tale of Theseus unfolds, revealing his brave deeds and noble friendship, yet also his downfall wrought by pride and disregard for divine laws. The story gently reminds us, through ancient Greek lore, that true strength and virtue are gifts from God, and that pride, when it grows unchecked, leads even the greatest heroes to ruin.
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    6 mins
  • The Heroes Part 3 of Theseus: How Theseus slew the Minotaur
    Oct 10 2026
    In which the brave Theseus arrives at Crete and enters the lion’s den of Minos’ palace, where cunning and ancient craft wend through tales of Daidalos and whispered hopes of escape from the dreadful labyrinth. With the aid of Ariadne’s thread and sword, he confronts the fearsome Minotaur deep beneath the labyrinthine passages, his resolve steadfast to free the imprisoned and bring light to dark Cretan shadows.
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    10 mins
  • The Heroes Part 2 of Theseus: How Theseus slew the Devourers of Men
    Oct 8 2026
    In which the young Theseus, stirred by a noble resolve to win his father’s love and prove his worth, journeys through a land beset by dreadful robbers and cruel tyrants, bravely facing these grim trials with steadfast heart and mighty arm. Amidst deeds of valour and encounters with both friendship and treachery, he returns to Athens to claim his place, only to confront a heavy fate that bids him venture forth once more to meet a monstrous menace for the sake of his people.
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    49 mins
  • The Heroes Part 1 of Theseus: How Theseus lifted the Stone
    Oct 6 2026
    In which the young and vigorous Theseus, prompted by his tender mother Aithra, endeavours year after year to lift a great stone in the sacred grove, beneath which lie mysterious tokens of his lineage. And at last successful, he is entrusted with the knowledge of a far-reaching destiny beckoning him beyond his native Troezene towards the sunlit realm of Attica and the city of Athens.
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    9 mins
  • The Heroes Part 6 of the Argonauts: What was the end of the Heroes
    Oct 4 2026
    In which the melancholy fate of Jason and Medeia unfolds, illustrating how evil deeds and treacheries bring sorrow rather than redemption, and the enduring tales of other noble heroes like Heracles, Meleager, and the Dioscouroi are touched upon with gentle reverence. The story closes with a tender remembrance of valor and loss, pointing towards future legends that speak of courage, love, and the steadfast human spirit.
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    4 mins
  • The Heroes Part 5 of the Argonauts: How the Argonauts were driven into the Unknown Sea
    Oct 2 2026
    In which the Argonauts, having fled with the golden fleece, are beset by storms and mysterious foes as they navigate strange seas and lands unknown, guided by the dark witch-maiden Medeia’s cunning and sorcery. They endure perilous encounters with magical beings and wondrous cities, seeking refuge and cleansing from their guilt, before finally returning weary and changed to their native shores.
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    36 mins
  • The Water-Babies Chapter 1 Part 1
    Oct 14 2026
    In which a poor little chimney-sweep named Tom, accustomed to hardship and soot, is taken by his master Grimes to a grand northern country estate, where the rich surroundings and kind words of a mysterious woman stir in him a longing for cleanliness and a glimpse of the wider world. Amid the contrast between Tom’s grim life and the splendour of Sir John Harthover’s estate, tales of poaching and old family pride weave through the early morning journey and welcome.
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    26 mins
  • The Heroes Part 4 of the Argonauts: How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
    Sep 30 2026
    In which Jason and his noble comrades, bound by an oath to quest for the golden fleece, sail from the familiar shores into mysterious and perilous lands, encountering strange peoples, fierce foes, and enchanted trials along the way. With the aid of the wise and wondrous Medeia, they bravely face the dread guardians of the fleece, steering their stout ship Argo through shadow and danger as they pursue their legendary prize.
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    35 mins