Uncle Ben tells stories
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
'Watership Down' Chapter 27: "You Can't Imagine it Unless You've Been There"
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holly tells the others what happened on the ill-fated mission to bring does from the big warren... 'Watership Down', Chapter 27
'Watership Down', Chapter 26: Fiver Beyond
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fiver dreams of Hazel, and launches a rescue mission... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 25: The Raid
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hazel leads a dangerous mission back to Nuthanger Farm to free the hutch rabbits... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 24: Nuthanger Farm
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst Holly and Silver look for the big warren, Hazel and Fiver set off on an adventure of their own... 'Watership Down', by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 23: Kehaar
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bigwig makes an unusual friend... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 22: The Story of the Trial of El-ahrairah
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bluebell tells the story of the time El-ahrairah was put on trial for the theft of Prince Rainbow's carrots... 'Watership Down' by Richar...
'Watership Down', Chapter 21: "For El-ahrairah to Cry"
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holly tells the terrible story of what happened at the Sandleford warren after Hazel and the others had left... 'Watership Down' by Richard A...
'Watership Down', Chapter 20: A Honeycomb and a Mouse
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hazel makes a new friend, and the rabbits prepare to hear Holly's story... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 19: Fear in the Dark
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A strange and terrible voice causes panic... 1. Vagabond - Bigwig's word is 'hlessil', which I have rendered in various places in the stor...
'Watership Down' Part Two. Chapter 18: Watership Down
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hazel and the others finally reach the foot of the hills that Fiver had described. Could they get to the top, and what would they find if they got the...
'Watership Down', Chapter 17: The Shining Wire
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The warren's terrible secrets are unearthed... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 16: Silverweed
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new warren's storyteller has a strange and terrible effect on Fiver... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 15: The Story of the King's Lettuce
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dandelion tells the rabbits of the new warren a bedtime story of one of El-ahrairah's most famous tricks... 'Watership Down' by Richard A...
'Watership Down' Chapter 14: "Like Trees in November"
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fiver struggles to explain his misgiovings about the new warren. Silflay - Go above ground to eat 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 13: Hospitality
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cowslip's warren is breathtaking... only Fiver seems unimpressed. Nildro-Hain - the song of the blackbird 'Watership Down' by Richard Ad...
'Watership Down', Chapter 12: The Stranger in the Field
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rabbits discover that they are not alone... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 11: Hard Going
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The question of was to be Leader is settled... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 10: The Road and the Common
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hazel and Fiver find themselves in a difficult spot, and morale among some of the others is beginning to drop...
'Watership Down', Chapter 9: The Crow and the Beanfield
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rabbits discover somewhere safer to rest, but not before they must fight an enemy... 1. Hrududu - tractor 2. Bigwig's Owsla rhyme - 'Hoi,...
'Watership Down', Chapter 8: The Crossing
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blackberry comes up with a plan to get Pipkin and Fiver across the river... 1. embleer - stinking (the word for the smell of a fox) 'Watership D...
'Watership Down', Chapter 7: The Lendri and the River
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the woods, Hazel and his band of rabbits come up against two formidable obstacles... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 6: The Story of the Blessing of El-ahrairah
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dandelion tells the rabbits a familiar story, to take their minds from the fear of the darkness... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 5: Into the woods
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Half a mile from the warren and the rabbits have already travelled further than any rabbit had done before. 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams...
'Watership Down', Chapter 4: The Departure
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The time to leave the warren is now...or never 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'Watership Down', Chapter 3: Hazel's Decision
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After being turned away by the Chief Rabbit, a tough decision falls to Hazel...
'Watership Down', Chapter 2: The Chief Rabbit
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hazel and Fiver visit the Chief Rabbit to tell him of Fiver's fears for the warren. 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
Chapter 8: The Merriment of Friendship
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this, the final chapter of the Corfu trilogy, the Durrells hold a grand birthday party for Prince Jeejee, with cabaret acts organised by Margot... ...
Chapter 7: The Paths of Love
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Margot shows no mercy to a hapless admirer... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 6: The Royal Occasion
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time, royalty really does descend on the island, and a frenzy of preparation ensues... 'Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 5: Fakirs and Fiestas
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With considerable alarm, the Durrells prepare to receive royalty... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 4: The Elements of Spring
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Rose Beetle Man has a surprise for Gerry... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 3: The Garden of the Gods
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
French aristocracy arrives at the villa, and chaos ensues... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 2: Ghosts and Spiders
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larry's friends are the ideal targets for a series of Leslie's practical jokes... The Garden of the Gods by Gerald Durrell
'The Garden of the Gods' Chapter 1: Dogs, Dormice and Disorder
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first installment of this, the final book in the Corfu Trilogy. The Garden of the Gods, by Gerald Durrell
Epilogue
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Final words... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 10: The Angry Barrels
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Durrells visit a vineyard for the harvest and enjoy one last, magnificent picnic... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 9: The Talking Head
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry meets a gypsy, with some extraordinary friends... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 8: Hedgehogs and Sea-dogs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Storms brew, as mother gets an unwelcome admirer... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 7: Owls and Aristocracy
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry meets the Countess, and Lampadusa, an angry owl... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 6: The Olive Merry-Go-Round
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The olive harvest brings a fine addition to Gerry's collection, whilst two more of Larry's friends make an awkward appearance... Birds, Beasts and Re...
Interlude for Spirits
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Margo returns to England, and chaos ensues...
Chapter 5: Cuttlefish and Crabs
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry causes trouble with a turtle... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 4: The Pygmy Jungle
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy hunting with Theodore, and a friend of Larry arrives with his accordion. Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 3: The Myrtle Forests
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry's birthday, and a wonderful suprise awaits... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 2: The Bay of Olives
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry goes night-fishing with Taki... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
Chapter 1: The Christening
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Durrells attend a wedding... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
'Birds, Beasts and Relatives' by Gerald Durrell.
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation. First intallment of this, the second book in Gerald Durrell's Corfu Trilogy. Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
The Return
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final installment in 'My Family and Other Animals', the first of Gerald Durrell's unforgettable Corfu trilogy. My Family and Other Animals, by Ge...
Chapter 18: An Entertainment with Animals
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Durrell's throw a characteristically large and chaotic party... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 17: The Chessboard Fields
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry takes home a dangerous new friend... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 16: The Lake of Lilies
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Magenpies cause more trouble, and then Dodo arrives...... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 15: The Cyclamen Woods
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some new arrivals at the villa cause havoc... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 14: The Talking Flowers
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry relectuantly visits his new tutor, but finds unexpected treasure upstairs... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 13: The Snow-White Villa
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mantids, geckos and toads welcome Gerry into his new house... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Conversation 2
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A letter from England brings some disturbing news... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 12: The Woodcock Winter
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winter brings drama to the island... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 11: The Enchanted Archipelago
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry's birthday arrives, with some exciting presents...
Chapter 10: The Pageant of Fireflies
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We meet Ulysses, a feisty owlet and enjoy a beach picnic at night to celebrate the christening of mother's new swimsuit. My Family and Other Animals,...
Chapter 9: The World in a Wall
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new perspective on the dangers of smoking, and happy explorations with Theodore. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 8: The Tortoise Hills
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry discovers the hills are alive with tortoises...Meanwhile, Larry's friends begin to arrive at the villa. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald ...
Chapter 7: The Daffodil Yellow Villa
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Durrells get to grips with a new house... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Conversation
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larry and his mother discuss his plan to 'liven things up a bit'. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 6: The Secret Spring
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Spring arrives and has a vivid effect on the island, and on the Durrell family itself. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 5: A Treasure of Spiders
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry discovers a mysterious trap door... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 4: A Bushel of Learning
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Durrells decide that Gerry has run wild long enough, and that, much to his dismay, it is time for him to be educated. My Family and Other Animals...
Chapter 3: The Rose-Beetle Man
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry's starts to explore the island with Roger, and meets some interesting neighbours. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 2: The Strawberry Pink Villa
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Durrells settle in to their new home, under the watchful eye of Spiro. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
Chapter 1: The Unsuspected Isle
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Durrells arrive in Corfu and make their way ashore... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
'My Family and Other Animals' by Gerald Durrell
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: The Migration...