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The Well Told Tale

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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.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - scienceFiction
19/08/2026
#98
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18/08/2026
#88
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#83
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#38
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31/07/2026
#40
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30/07/2026
#29
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29/07/2026
#45

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Alice Through the Looking Glass - Part 1 (of 4)

Season 1 · Episode 115

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 • Duration 52:01

This week, we begin a new Tale in a familiar world - we return with Alice to Wonderland in 'Through The Looking Glass' by Lewis Carroll. Although the first book, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is often most remembered, it was actually after this sequel was published that interest in Wonderland took off. Expect strange occurrences, baffling logic, fantastical characters and maybe even a Jabberwocky...

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on 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-tale

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781529057935
The Annotated Alice - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780140289299

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, and Silja Tanner.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 10 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 112

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 • Duration 51:48

This week, we have the dramatic final part of "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Dorian's conscience has been starting to prick at him, but a more pressing danger awaits him. James Vane, the brother of actress Sybil Vane, who Dorian abandoned so many years ago, has finally tracked him down, hell bent on vengeance. What will James Vane do when he catches Dorian? Will Dorian's conscience win out? And what will happen to the picture of Dorian Gray?

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, and Silja Tanner.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 9 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 111

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 • Duration 50:11

Last week, Dorian committed an act he cannot come back from - he murdered Basil in cold blood after showing him his portrait, the true face of his depravity. After all these years of degradation, does he still have a conscience to trouble him?

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, Chris, and Silja Tanner.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 8 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 110

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • Duration 56:36

Last week, Dorian locked away his portrait from prying eyes, and we learned of his indulgences over the years. Free from the visible signs of his degradation, he is happy to indulge every vice and hide behind his ever-present beauty, but how long can he keep up this pretence?

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, Chris, and Silja Tanner.

Support the show

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 7 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 109

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 • Duration 01:01:16

Dorian is getting crueller by the day, and with every transgression depicting itself in the painted face of his portrait, Dorian has decided to store the canvas away where it can't be viewed accidentally. But his own face remains untainted. What will Dorian do, knowing that his misdeeds are never going to be visible to others?

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, Chris, and Silja Tanner.

Support the show

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 6 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 108

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 • Duration 24:08

Last week was a watershed moment for the innocence of Dorian's youth. His idealised love for Sybil Vane ended in terrible circumstances and now, Dorian's soul has been irrevocably changed. So too, has his portrait. To Dorian's disbelief, the corruption that has crept in under Lord Henry's tutelage has not changed his perfect beauty, but his picture now bares a cruel smile. He has shielded the portrait from view, but what will he do when a friend wants to see it?

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, Chris, and Silja Tanner.

Support the show

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 5 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 107

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 • Duration 55:55

This week, we return to Victorian London's seedy theatrical world to learn more about the relationship between Dorian Gray and young actress Sybil Vane. Dorian is keen to show Sybil and her sublime talent off to his friends Lord Henry and Basil, and all seems well. However, this is where our Tale takes a dark turn...

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, Chris, Britt and Silja Tanner.

Support the show

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 4 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 106

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 • Duration 41:54

Dorian has been enjoying living life away from its sheltered beginning. Following Lord Henry's teachings, he has been going regularly to the theatre over the last several weeks and has met - and got engaged to - the actress Sybil Vane, who refers to him as Prince Charming. Is all this moving a bit too fast?

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, Chris, Britt and Silja Tanner.

Support the show

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 3 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 105

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 • Duration 56:03

Last week, we saw the completion of Basil's portrait of Dorian Gray. Lord Henry Wotton has taken the impressionable youth under his wing, much to Basil's dismay. Lord Henry was taken with the picture, which he mused had captured Dorian at the peak of his beauty, and opined on how unfortunate it was that the picture would stay perfect while Dorian himself degenerated with age, and not the other way around. Leaving philosophical musings aside, Lord Henry has determined it's high time Dorian got a taste of everything debauched Victorian society can offer a young man...

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, Chris, Britt and Silja Tanner.

Support the show

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part 2 (of 10)

Season 1 · Episode 104

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 • Duration 34:13

Last time, we met Lord Henry Wotton, a hedonistic aristocrat, and his friend Basil Hallward, an artist who is infatuated with his muse, Dorian Gray. They discussed Dorian, a youth whose beauty has made a considerable impression on Basil, but he is reticent to let Lord Henry meet him, as he considers he might prove a corrupting influence on young Dorian. However, Lord Henry is about to get his way, and the eponymous portrait of Dorian Gray is about to be completed...

If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale

Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/31UykXq
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3FjTvjd
Dracula - https://amzn.to/3qkCP6X
Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection - https://amzn.to/3tiEewM

Films
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) - https://amzn.to/3tmHY0q
Dorian Gray (2009) - https://amzn.to/3rfUmMG

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Glen Thrasher, Ruairi, Cade Norman, Chris, Britt and Silja Tanner.

Support the show

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