Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults (Bedtime Stories with Taesha Glasgow)

Tonight's snoozy tale is the Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain. This short story was published in 1893. Two wealthy brothers in Victorian London spot a down on his luck American man and make a bet. If he is given a million pound bank note, can he survive an entire month without spending it?

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Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with the continuation of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Published first in 1868, it follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. In this episode, Meg and Jo attend a party, and Jo spends some time with the "Laurence Boy".

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Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapters of Middlemarch by George Eliot. Considered one of the great English novels, it was published in instalments in 1871 and 1872. It follows many characters and their lives in the fictional town of Middlemarch. In this episode, we are introduced to highly religious Dorothea, her sister Celia and their prospective suitors.

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Tonight, drift off to sleep with the opening letters in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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Tonight's snoozy tale is the Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. Published in 1881, it is the story of two boys, born on the same day, identical in appearance, and from very different backgrounds. In this episode, Tom Canty, the pauper, meets the Prince for the first time.

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Two stories to help you sleep. Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella.  Fairytales from the Brothers Grimm.

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is the Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë. This second and last novel by Anne Brontë was published in 1848 under the pseudonym Acton Bell. In this episode, Gilbert Markham writes to his friend about his first hearing about and meeting the enigmatic Mrs Graham.

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Tonight's bedtime story is The Happy Hunter and the Skillful Fisher. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In this story, the Happy Hunter swaps jobs with his brother, the Skillful Fisher for one day. The Happy Hunter loses his brother's prized hook. Will he be able to find the hook? Will his brother ever forgive him?

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Tonight's bedtime story is The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Serialised from 1844-1846, this story is one of Dumas' most popular works. It is the story of Edmond Dantes who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes and, exacts revenge on his enemies. In this episode, Edmond returns home after 3 months at sea and visits his father.

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Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of the opening chapter of The Phoenix and the Carpet by Edith Nesbit. Published in 1904, it is part of a series of books following the adventures of siblings Anthea, Jane, Cyril, Robert, and the Lamb. In this episode, the children "test" some fireworks indoors and their parents buy a new carpet. Inside the carpet, they discover an egg with a fiery yolk.

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Fall into a deep sleep tonight with the old English fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. There a number of versions of this tale. This version was retold by Flora Annie Steel and published in 1918.

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Tonight's bedtime tale is Persuasion by Jane Austen. This was her final completed novel published in 1817 after her death. In this episode, we are introduced to the Elliots and learn about their financial troubles.

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Tonight's sleep story is the Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This short story was published in 1922. You may have watched the 2008 movie adaptation with Brad Pitt!  The story starts with Roger Button rushing to the hospital to discover, shockingly, that his newborn son has the appearance and speech of a 70 year old man.

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Tonight's sleep story is Nathaniel Hawthorne's retelling of the Greek Myth, King Midas. It is a wonderful story about greed and appreciating what really matters in life.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with the story of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this book is one of the best selling books in the world. In this episode, Heidi, a five year old girl, travels up the mountainside with her aunt Dete on their way to her hermit grandfather. Along the way, Dete shares the story of Alm-Uncle with her friend Barbel.

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Tonight's sleep story is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Published in 1847, it was one of the most famous romance novels of all time.

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We're so happy to present our 50th episode! Drift off to sleep tonight to the opening chapters of the Invisible Man by H.G Wells. This story was published in 1897 and helped establish Wells as the "father of science fiction."  There have been a number of film adaptations, most recently in 2020. In this episode, the stranger arrives at the "Coach and Horses" Inn and the villagers in Iping react to this unusual man.

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome. Published in 1889, it is a humorous account of a two week boating trip on the Thames. In this episode, the narrator, his two friends, and his dog decide to embark on the holiday because they are so "overworked".

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Tonight's spooky bedtime story is the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Published in 1820, this is the story of Ichabod Crane, the town of Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman. It has been adapted numerous times on tv, theatre and film. The 1999 movie with Johnny Depp is delightful :)

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In this episode, drift off to sleep with Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of The Story of the Amulet by Edith Nesbit. Published in 1906, it is part of a series of books following the adventures of siblings Anthea, Jane, Cyril, Robert, and the Lamb. In this episode, the children encounter the Psammead in a pet shop.

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of two short stories by Oscar Wilde - The Remarkable Rocket and the Selfish Giant. These stories come from a collection first published in 1888.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, The Adventure of the Speckled Band, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and is considered one of the finest works of detective fiction. In this episode, Dr Watson joins Sherlock in a strange case that involves a whistling sound in the night, a bell-pull and a baboon! Helen Stoner believes that her stepfather killed her sister but how when the room was locked?

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Tonight, drift off to sleep with the continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Listen to chapters 6, 7, and 8 of this much loved story.

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Drift off tonight to Sanditon by Jane Austen. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Sweet Dreams...

This is an unfinished work by Jane Austen. She completed 11 chapters before stopping due to illness. There have been numerous continuations and adaptations of the novel. You might have seen the recent TV show based on this book! In this episode, Mr Parker and his wife have an accident and meet Mr Heywood.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, a story to help you fall asleep. First published in 1862, it is the story of Lucy Graham, her marriage to Michael Audley, and, of course, her secret. In this episode, Michael Audley proposes to the much loved governess Lucy Graham.

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Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of the classic fairy tale, Thumbelina, from Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale collection. This story was first published in 1835 in Denmark. Follow the tiny girl's encounters with toads, beetles, and a mole.

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell. Published as a serial from 1864, this is Gaskell's final novel. It follows the daughter of a country doctor called Molly Gibson. In this episode, young Molly is invited to a gala at the Cumnor House.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Settle down with The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde. This is the first story in the collection of children's stories published in 1888. A swallow is the messenger for the Happy Prince statue that can see the poverty and suffering in his town.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Published first in 1868, it follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. In this episode, the girls donate their Christmas breakfast to a family in need and put on a play on Christmas night.

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is the continuation of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland also known as Alice in Wonderland. You can listen to the first chapters in our episode #6 released on the 10th March. In this episode, Alice has grown very large and is stuck in W Rabbit's house. Later, she meets the hookah smoking caterpillar.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with The KIss by Anton Chekhov, a short story to help you fall asleep. First published in 1887, it is the story of a loner soldier that has a small adventure that might change his outlook on life.

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Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapters of Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Sweet Dreams.

Published in 1886, this book was very popular and started a fashion trend in America.In this episode, Cedric finds out that he is the heir to a vast fortune in England.

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Tonight's sleep story is A Cup of Tea by Katherine Mansfield. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.

Published in May 1922, (a hundred years ago!), it is a poignant tale about greed, hypocrisy, and insecurity. 

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Can't fall asleep? Drift off tonight to Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.

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Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Published in 1837, this social novel explores the themes of poverty, class, and injustice in 19th century England. In this episode, a chimney sweep is interested in taking Oliver on as an apprentice. After all, he needs money for his rent!

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Tonight's bedtime story is The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. In this story, an old bamboo cutter finds a bright being amongst his bamboo one day. She grows up to be beautiful and pursued by many suitors. Where is she from? Will she find love?

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Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of a listeners' favourite, Anne of Green Gables. This classic Canadian novel was published in 1908. It follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, a red-haired orphan girl, mistakenly sent to the Cuthberts on Prince Edward Island. In this episode, Mrs Rachel Lynde comes to Green Gables to inspect Anne. Harsh words are exchanged. Will Anne apologize?

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a short story to help you fall asleep. Published in 1892, it is considered an early piece of American feminist literature. The narrator and her husband rent an ancestral home for three months so she can relax and recover from her "nervous" condition. But the yellow wallpaper in their bedroom starts to trouble her...

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Drift off tonight to The Door in the Wall by H.G. Wells, a short story to help you fall asleep. Published in 1906, it is narrated by Redmond who recounts his friend Wallace telling him of his encounters with a long white wall and a green door throughout his life.

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Tonight's sleep story is The Miraculous Pitcher - an adaptation of a Greek myth by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was first published in 1851 in his collection of stories called "A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys". It is the retelling of the tale of Baucis and Philemon being kind to two strangers when the villagers chose to throw mud at them and set dogs on them.

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Fall asleep tonight to the continuation of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. This book was published in 1811. It follows the romance and heartbreak of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood in the late 1700s. In this episode, the Dashwoods move to and settle in at Barton Park. Edward does not visit and Marianne has a romantic first encounter with Mr Willoughby.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with stories from Aesop's Fables. Drift off to many familiar stories like the Tortoise and the Hare and the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Aesop, a storyteller from Ancient Greece, has been credited with fables told over several centuries after his death.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with the opening chapters of Lorna Doone by R.D Blackmore. Published in 1869 but set in the 17th century, it is the story of John Ridd and his relationship with the Doone clan (who murdered his father), particularly their daughter Lorna Doone. In this episode, John reminisces about his school days in Tiverton.

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Tonight's sleep story is Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence. Published in 1920, it follows the Brangwen sisters and their relationships before the First World War.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with Little Annie's Dream, a flowery sleepy story by Louisa May Alcott. The Flower Fables were published in 1854. This collection of fairy stories was Alcott's first published work. In this story, Annie wants to be a good child but unkind thoughts prevail. How will a fairy help her?

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Tonight's bedtime story is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. Published in 1905, the Scarlet Pimpernel is the superhero in the French Revolution. A mild mannered, wealthy Englishman in public and the daring, disguised rescuer of the French nobility in private.

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Drift off tonight to The Invisible Man by G.K Chesterton, a short story to help you fall asleep. This mystery is a Father Brown story taken from the Innocence of Father Brown collection by G.K Chesterton.

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Can't sleep? Drift off to The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Published in 1920, it is the story set in the "Gilded Age" of New York City. In this episode, Newland Archer has just become engaged to May Welland. However, the appearance of her scandalous cousin at the Opera threatens to upend the joyous occasion.

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Tonight's mythical sleep story is King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Maude Radford. In this episode, King Arthur celebrates his wins and forms his Round Table. He also meets Guinevere and is smitten.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, Silver Blaze, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection called "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes." In this episode, a popular racehorse has disappeared and his trainer has been murdered. With an important race looming, Sherlock must find the horse and reveal the murderer quickly.

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Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. In this episode, Lord Henry learns about Dorian's parents and their doomed love affair. He then lunches with his Aunt, Dorian, and other members of Society.

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Tonight's sleep story, Thor's Fishing by Abbie Farwell Brown, features Thor the Norse God of Thunder. This story was published in the book In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales in 1902. Thor and Tyr embark on a dangerous journey to find a kettle large enough to brew mead for all the Aesir.

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Can't sleep? Drift off tonight to the opening chapters of the comic novel, The Diary Of A Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith. Published in 1892, it follows the daily life of Charles Pooter, his wife, and his son over a period of 15 months. In this episode, Charles is late for work, entertains friends, and paints his bathtub red.

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Tonight's bedtime story is Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving. Published in 1819 in a collection of stories called "The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.", it is the story of a farmer that heads to the mountains to avoid his wife. He meets strangely dressed, odd-looking men along the way. Should he partake in the liquor in their flagon? Methinks not.

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Drift off tonight to the opening chapters of A Strange Disappearance by Anna Katherine Green. A young maid has disappeared suddenly from the household of wealthy, respected Mr. Blake. The police are reluctant to take the case seriously. Can her friend convince them to investigate?

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Tonight's sleep story is a special 2 hour episode of Persuasion by Jane Austen. This was her final completed novel published in 1817 after her death. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the opening chapters of the Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. Published in 1872, it is a fantasy novel that inspired authors like Tolkein and G.K Chesterton. In this episode, Princess Irene meets her very old grandmother who lives alone in a room. Spinning. Very strange.

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Tonight's sleep story is Dalyrimple Goes Wrong by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was published in 1920 in Fitzgerald's collection of short stories, Flappers and Philosophers. Young Bryan Dalyrimple struggles to pay his bills after returning from the war. He is promised progression at work that does not materialize. What is he prepared to do to get what he wants?

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Drift off to sleep with tonight's reading of The Island of the Nine Whirlpools by Edith Nesbit. This story is taken from the Book Of Dragons, a collection of dragon fairy tales published in 1900. In this episode, a Princess is stranded on an island surrounded by nine whirlpools by her father. Nice guy. She is waiting for a clever Prince to rescue her but a sailor turns up instead.

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Tonight's sleep story is Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. Published in 1839, this long novel chronicles the life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and his family. In this episode, Dickens introduces the main characters of the story and gives some insight into the business dealings of Ralph Nickleby.

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Fall asleep tonight to the continuation of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. Published in 1874, this was Hardy's first literary success. In this episode, Farmer Oak talks to Bathsheba Everdene and soon falls in love with her. His marriage proposal, however, might not be well received.

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Tonight's bedtime story is Momotaro or The Story of the Son of a Peach. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In this story, an old couple finds a giant peach, and inside it, a little boy. Some years later, their son decides to fight demons on an island and meets some friends along the way to help him with his mission.

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Fall asleep tonight to the continuation of Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Published in 1886, this book was very popular and started a fashion trend in America. In this episode, Cedric finds out what an Earl is and helps his friends.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with Betrothed by Anton Chekhov, a short story to help you fall asleep. Published in 1903, this is Chekhov's last completed story. Nadya, a young woman, is engaged to be married. Her wedding is only a few weeks away. But does she even love her fiance? Should she follow her friend Sasha's advice and go to university instead?

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Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. Published in 1872, this story is one of Verne's most acclaimed works. In this episode, Mr Fix, the detective is watching Phileas Fogg very closely en route to Bombay. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app like Pocket Casts! Sweet Dreams.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Distract your mind with more stories from Aesop's Fables. Drift off to many familiar stories like the Owl and the Grasshopper and the Wolf and the Kid. Aesop, a storyteller from Ancient Greece, has been credited with fables told over several centuries after his death.

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Tonight's sleep stories are The Doll's House and Psychology by Katherine Mansfield.

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Tonight's sleep story is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain. Published in 1889, it is the comedic story of a man from 19th century Connecticut who finds himself transported back in time to the 6th century and King Arthur's court. In this episode, the man learns that he is in the 6th century, sees the Round Table, and hears Merlin's tale of the Lady in the Lake.

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. First published in 1852, Cranford is an episodic novel about a fictional town inhabited by mostly women. It was also the inspiration for the popular BBC TV series from 2007 to 2010. In this episode, meet the Cranfordians.

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Tonight's sleep story is Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Published in book form in 1883, Pinocchio or "the Adventures of Pinocchio" is one the best selling books ever. Adapted numerous times on TV and in films, the original Pinocchio character might be a little bit different from the Disney version you might remember. In this episode, Geppetto fashions a puppet from a unique piece of wood. Then the adventures begin...

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Can't sleep? Drift off to tonight's sleep story, the Norwegian fairy tale East of the Sun and West of the Moon. This version of the story was collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. A white bear asks a poor man for his prettiest daughter in exchange for riches. Does he agree?

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Tonight's sleep story is Romeo and Juliet retold by Edith Nesbit. You know the story of the ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet, originally written by William Shakespeare. This adaptation by Edith Nesbit condenses and simplifies the story but the end remains the same. If you're still awake, the second story is Much Ado About Nothing. A story you might not be as familiar with.

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Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Animal Farm by George Orwell.

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Tonight's bedtime story is A Little Cloud by James Joyce. This story appears in Joyce's 1914 collection Dubliners. Little Chandler meets up with an old friend that has been living the high life in London.

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is the continuation of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland also known as Alice in Wonderland. You can listen to the first chapters in our episode #6 and # 44 released on the 10th March and 22nd July 2021 respectively. In this episode, Alice meets the Cheshire Cat, sits at a cluttered table with the Hatter and, plays croquet with the Queen!

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Tonight's sleep story is a continuation of the Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim. Published in 1922, it is the story of four disparate women who travel to a medieval castle in Italy for a holiday. In this episode, Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Arbuthnot need references to secure San Salvatore. They also want to find two other women to join them on their trip.

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Tonight's bedtime story is The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery, best known for writing Anne of Green Gables. This romance novel was published in 1926 and is set in a fictional Canadian town. In this episode, Valancy Stirling, 29 and unmarried, laments about her life and her family connections.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with This Side of Paradise by F Scott Fitzgerald. Published in 1920, it is Fitzgerald's first book. In this episode, Amory goes to a boarding school in Connecticut.

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Drift off tonight to our first spooky tale for the Halloween season, The Monkey's Paw by W.W Jacobs. Be warned that this story is scary so if that isn't your thing, try one of our other stories tonight. Not only has this story been adapted numerous times, elements of this story are now firm tropes in the horror genre.

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Tonight's bedtime story is What Maisie Knew by Henry James. Published in 1897, it is the story of the effect of a bitter divorce on a young child.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. Published in 1844, this swashbuckling adventure novel has been adapted on TV, film, and games numerous times. In this episode, D'Artagnan receives three gifts from his father and then causes a stir in the town of Meung.

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Tonight's mythical sleep story is the continuation of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Maude Radford. In this episode, Gareth becomes a knight and goes on his first adventure with a beautiful damsel named Lynette.

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Tonight's chilling sleep story is Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. This story published in 1872 predates Bram Stoker's Dracula and is one the earliest works of vampire fiction.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with bedtime stories from The Sandman's Hour. This episode includes the stories The Disorderly Girl, The Poppies, The Shoemaker Rat, Hilda's Mermaid, and Why the Morning Glory Sleeps by Abbie Phillips Walker.

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Tonight's sleep story is a special two hour episode of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Published in 1818, this novel, written by a teenaged Mary Shelley, is one of the most influential stories in literature and is possibly the first science fiction novel. In the episode, Captain Walton tells his sister about his adventures on his journey to the Pole. Victor Frankenstein recounts his early years and the creation of his creature.

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Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is the continuation of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. In this episode, Mole senses his old home and becomes desperate to visit it. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Sweet Dreams.

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Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is The Magic Shop by H.G. Wells. Gip and his father visit a magic shop that claims to use only genuine magic! Glass balls out of ears, rabbits under hats, disappearing acts, is it all fake or is something else going on?

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Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In this episode, Anne goes to Sunday School and Marilla loses her brooch. She is convinced Anne has lost it. Is she right?

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Need help drifting off to sleep? Settle in with tonight's bedtime story - The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton. Published in 1905, it follows Lily Bart, a beautiful but poor woman in New York's high city. In this episode, Lily misses her train and decides to spend some time with Selden. Certain that no one will see her, she takes the risk. Will she regret it?

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Tonight's story to help you sleep is the continuation of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland also known as Alice in Wonderland. In this episode, Alice meets the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon. Whatever is a lobster quadrille?

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Tonight's bedtime story for adults is Hunted Down by Charles Dickens. Published in 1859, this is a rare detective story from the celebrated writer. Mr Sampson sees a man at his Life Assurance office and immediately dislikes him. When he meets him at a party, the feelings deepen. Is his first impression of the man correct? Is he hiding something?

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Tonight's special Thanksgiving sleep story is An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louis May Alcott. A short story from Louisa May Alcott's Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Vol 6, published in 1882. When their mother is called away to care for their ailing grandmother, 6 siblings decide to save Thanksgiving and prepare the feast. What could go wrong?

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Drift off tonight to two fairytale sleep stories - Rumpelstiltskin and Little Thumb. Rumpelstiltskin is the Grimms' fairytale featuring a little man that can spin straw into gold. Little Thumb is very similar to Hansel and Gretel with children being left in the woods and defeating enemies. A little warning that these classic tales can be a little gruesome.

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Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery, best known for writing Anne of Green Gables. This romance novel was published in 1926 and is set in a fictional Canadian town. In this episode, Valancy visits the doctor about her medical condition. Later, she receives a letter that changes everything. It is Chapters 4,5,6 and 7 of the book.

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Drift off tonight to two Christmas sleep stories - The Gift of the Magi by O Henry and Christmas Every Day by William Dean Howells.

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Tonight's snoozy tale is the continuation of the Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. Published in 1881, it is the story of two boys, born on the same day, identical in appearance, and from very different backgrounds. In this episode, Tom meets the King.

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Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." In this episode, the simple mystery of who owns a worn black hat turns into a case involving a rare precious jewel.

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