Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

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  'Achilles vs the Amazon Queen' as told by Nanny Piggins 16.09.2026 22min

  Nanny Piggins continues the story of the Trojan War. She picks up after the death of Hector, when the Amazon army turns up unexpectedly and Achilles volunteers to yet again save the day. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket...
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  Friday Barnes and the Case of the Prodigal Dad 09.09.2026 26min

  When Mr Wainscott turns up at Highcrest Academy to reclaim Ian, Friday is suspicious. Can she get to the bottom of it before her on again off again boyfrienemy is whisked away to the Cayman Islands? Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To b...
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  'The Revenge of Achilles' as told by Nanny Piggins 02.09.2026 17min

  Achilles is very upset that Hector killed his cousin, and he is determined to get revenge. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
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  The Elephant's Child 26.08.2026 24min

  I'm a bit sick, so to give myself a chance to rest, I've recorded a classic story by Rudyard Kipling. 'The Elephant's Child' was a favourite of mine when I was little. My Mum used to read it to me. I hope you like it too. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.c...
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  'Achilles and the Lookelike' as told by Nanny Piggins 19.08.2026 18min

  When things go wrong for the Greeks on the battlefield it's time to bring out the big guns, but when Achilles has sworn a vow to not help, the next best thing is a lookelike. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live s...
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  Friday Barnes and the Case at the Embassy 12.08.2026 18min

  When Friday is stuck in transit at Geneva airport, she makes a deal with the Swiss authorities. She'll solve their robbery in exchange for a passport. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... htt...
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  'The Battle Resumes and Odysseus Sneaks About' as told by Nanny Piggins 05.08.2026 18min

  Nanny Piggins continues to tell her version of the story of the Trojan War, in this episode the battle stops for the night, giving cunning Odysseus the chance to get up to some cunning mischief. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book ...
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  'The Battle of the Husbands' as told by Nanny Piggins 29.07.2026 27min

  Nanny Piggins resumes her telling of the Trojan War, this week she reveals what happened with King Menelaus (Helen of Troy's first husband) and Prince Paris (Helen of Troy's second husband) faced off on the battle field. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.co...
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  'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun 22.07.2026 23min

  I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes until I get back. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
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  'The True History of Pigthagorus' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun 15.07.2026 21min

  I'm on holiday for July, so I'm rerunning some of my favourite episodes until I get back. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
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  'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun 08.07.2026 20min

  I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes. I hope you like this one. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
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  'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun 01.07.2026 18min

  I'm on my mid winter holiday so I'm replaying this episode, because it's one of my favourites. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
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  'Achilles and the Big Sulky Tantrum' as told by Nanny Piggins 24.06.2026 22min

  Nanny Piggins continues with the story of the Trojan War, explaining the importance of childish behaviour in the progress of the military campaign. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https:...
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  The Epically Awesome Odyssey as told by Nanny Piggins - First Chapters 17.06.2026 29min

  To celebrate the release of my new book 'The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins' this weeks episode is a recording of the dedication, introduction and first chapter from the book. This book was inspired by stories from this podcast, so I am very proud to be sharing this bit of the finished product after all the stories we've shared about Odysseus over the last couple of years. If you'd like to buy a copy here's a link... https://www.thenile.com.au/books/ra-spratt/the-epically-...
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  'The First Day of the Trojan War' as told by Nanny Piggins 10.06.2026 22min

  Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when the first Greek soldier set foot on the shore of Troy. Her distant relative, Odysseus was involved so it did not go as expected. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticke...
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  The Legend of Ned Kelly as told by Nanny Piggins 03.06.2026 20min

  When Michael learns about bushrangers at school, Nanny Piggins is shocked to learn that her distant relative, Ned Kelly is only remembered as a bushranger, so she tells the children what really happened. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt...
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  'The Legend of Dracula' as told by Nanny Piggins 27.05.2026 23min

  Nanny Piggins explains the origin of vampire mythology, and how it involved a distant relative of hers. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
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  How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 2 20.05.2026 17min

  This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. It tells the story of how she first met her brother, Boris when he was a tiny bear cub, newly kidnapped by the Ringmaster. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a t...
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  How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 1 13.05.2026 17min

  This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story', telling the story of how Nanny Piggins and Boris the Ballet Dancing Bear first met. If you like it the whole books is available as an audiobook through all the usual audiobook platforms. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a ...
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  'Samson and Delilah' as told by Nanny Piggins 06.05.2026 20min

  When the children's school friend, Samson Wallace gets an unfortunate haircut, Nanny Piggins tells them the story of the original Samson from the Ancient Mythology Days and how her own relative played a part in his downfall. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffe...