Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

Friday Barnes and the Case of the Prodigal Dad

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

'The Revenge of Achilles' as told by Nanny Piggins

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 enjo

The Elephant's Child

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 m

'Achilles and the Lookelike' as told by Nanny Piggins

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 l

Friday Barnes and the Case at the Embassy

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 s

'The Battle Resumes and Odysseus Sneaks About' as told by Nanny Piggins

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 t

'The Battle of the Husbands' as told by Nanny Piggins

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 o

'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun

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 enjoy

'The True History of Pigthagorus' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun

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

'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun

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

'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun

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/storiesras

'Achilles and the Big Sulky Tantrum' as told by Nanny Piggins

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 h

The Epically Awesome Odyssey as told by Nanny Piggins - First Chapters

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, introducti

'The First Day of the Trojan War' as told by Nanny Piggins

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 no

The Legend of Ned Kelly as told by Nanny Piggins

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 t

'The Legend of Dracula' as told by Nanny Piggins

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

How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 2

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, new

How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 1

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

'Samson and Delilah' as told by Nanny Piggins

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 D

'The Legend of Bigfoot' as told by Nanny Piggins

When Boris comes home in tears because a six year old mistook him for Bigfoot, Nanny Piggins explains the connection between the infamous Abominable Snowman and the early