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Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

by R.A. Spratt · English · Kids & Family

This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for b

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 17 minNew

'Paris is such a rotter' as told by Nanny Piggins

Having just killed Achilles, Paris thinks he is on top of the world. But one dreadful mistake later and he is on a slippery slope to his doom. He may be able to slay the greatest Greek warrior of all time but can he survive his wife finding out that he is already married to a mountain nymph? 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://amz...

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S18 · E11 · 6 Oct 2026 · 23 min
'Ajax goes Berserk' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues the story of the Trojan War, she's up to the bit where Ajax goes berserk and the hero with the stinky foot returns. 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://raspra...
S18 · E10 · 29 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Nanny Piggins and the Duel at Dead Man's Gorge
I have been on tour for the release of Friday Barnes 14 for the last two weeks. I ran out of time to write and record a fresh episode for this week so I'm dropping a rerun of one of my all time favourite Nanny Piggins stories. 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://buy...
S18 · E9 · 22 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Radioactive Hair
My new book FRIDAY BARNES 14, NOTHING TO LOSE came out this week so I've recorded the first two chapters for the podcast. It's a mini-mystery so even if you've never read any Friday Barnes before you'll still be able to enjoy it. 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://buymea...
S18 · E8 · 15 Sep 2026 · 23 min
'Achilles vs the Amazon Queen' as told by Nanny Piggins
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...
S18 · E7 · 8 Sep 2026 · 27 min
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 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...
S18 · E6 · 1 Sep 2026 · 18 min
'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 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/
S18 · E5 · 25 Aug 2026 · 24 min
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 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...
S18 · E4 · 18 Aug 2026 · 18 min
'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 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...
S18 · E3 · 11 Aug 2026 · 19 min
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 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...
S18 · E2 · 4 Aug 2026 · 19 min
'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 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 ...
S18 · E1 · 28 Jul 2026 · 27 min
'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 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...
S17 · E4 · 21 Jul 2026 · 24 min
'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 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/
S17 · E3 · 14 Jul 2026 · 21 min
'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 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/
S17 · E2 · 7 Jul 2026 · 21 min
'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 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/
S17 · E1 · 30 Jun 2026 · 19 min
'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/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/
S16 · E19 · 23 Jun 2026 · 23 min
'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 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:...
S16 · E19 · 16 Jun 2026 · 29 min
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, 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-...
S16 · E18 · 9 Jun 2026 · 22 min
'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 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...
S16 · E17 · 2 Jun 2026 · 21 min
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 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...
S16 · E16 · 26 May 2026 · 23 min
'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 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/
S16 · E15 · 19 May 2026 · 17 min
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, 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...
S16 · E14 · 12 May 2026 · 17 min
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 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 ...
S16 · E14 · 5 May 2026 · 20 min
'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 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...
S16 · E13 · 28 Apr 2026 · 22 min
'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 attempts to climb Mount Everest. Spoiler alert - one of her distant relatives is involved. 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...
S16 · E12 · 21 Apr 2026 · 25 min
'Achilles and the Gory Leg Injury' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the Greek army sets sail to attack Troy they put the most famous hero of the time in charge - Achilles. But he's only 15 and things don't go well. 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... ht...
S16 · E11 · 14 Apr 2026 · 22 min
'The Kidnapping of Helen of Troy' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins reveals what really happened to Helen of Troy, and the fact that Paris was only the second man to kidnap her. Theseus was a very naughty hero 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.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this l...
S16 · E10 · 7 Apr 2026 · 14 min
Friday Barnes and the Mystery of the Stolen Lunch
When Friday and Melanie go to the Morgan Library to help Ingrid, they stubled across a rumble in the lunch room. And not the stomach kind of rumble, the brawl kind of rumble. 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...
S16 · E9 · 31 Mar 2026 · 24 min
'Alladin' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins finally gets round to telling the children the story of Alladin and what really happened in that cave back in the Ancient Persian story days. 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 ...
S16 · E8 · 24 Mar 2026 · 25 min
'The Legend of the Kraken' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains why it much more believable to say your homework was eaten by a Kraken than by a dog. 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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Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt is a English kids & family podcast from R.A. Spratt. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: R.A. Spratt
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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