Later than intended, here's a story for Boxing Night called "Boxing Night" - a spooky tale by E. F. Benson. Hope you enjoy! EDIT: if anyone wants to listen to an authentic pre-WW2 Sussex/Kentish accent, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/5S8JR4eJAXA/видео.htmlsi=Sg9AS48awmcd7w27 (around the 5 minute mark). To me (from Southern England originally) there's not a lot of difference between that and what you'd call West Country today (not easily distinguishable to the modern or non-native listener at any rate).
Hey, I'm with ya there. Haven't turned on a TV in 11 years and couldn't be happier about it. Plus, the ads rot people's brains and make them gullible. I don't get ads on RUclips which is worth the $15 a month. I go to my parents house, and they have a very full cable package, but there's nothing I'd watch. I did watch Shaun the Sheep over Christmas with my niece and nephew, but that's the closest thing to broadcast TV I've seen in over a decade. Good riddance. Happy New Year to you as well.
@@jackyhawkins1895 TV is now mainly my husband’s thing. He cannot get why I do not need it anymore. It’s so much better experience to be able to find quality entertainment on ones time, I say.
I have never read/heard this E F Benson story and I enjoyed it very much. I found myself admiring Ellen's stoic courage as she carries out her act of mercy - and how satisfying is the ending!
Well said! Yes, you might expect the weaker of the two sisters to let the soldier in, but this story is about the courage of doing the moral thing even when you're scared. I liked that about it too.
Tensed the whole tale long, I dreaded an Appt in Samara outcome but was delighted at the happy ending🎉 uncle Alfred’s soggy relict included. Love the sound effects as always too. You’re one of the few narrators that can do women’s voices without sounding like an ass. In fact, I find your women’s voices delicious
@@juliadia007 Thanks Julia! Glad you liked the women's voices. Their accents, as other commentators have noted, may make me ass adjacent 😆 but, thing is, I have one rural English accent that I use from Cornwall all the way up to Norfolk 🤫
Thank you Candice. People who like the accents get a free slice o' cake and a cup o' tea. Here's yours: 🍰🫖. Everyone else is dead to me. Yes, I'm having a lovely time, thank you. Happy New Year to you and yours! 🥳
This is one hell of a story. Great pick and narration! I've never seen a thief dealt with like that. This had me chuckling. What a great story! Happy boxing day! Thanks!
I got blasted Covid for Christmas and am now in the boiling/freezing insomniac stage! 🙄 This was a lovely surprise, well written and better read. Thank you ♥️♥️
Jasper, you've done it again! Edge of my seat storytelling! I so hoped for a cheerful ending! And I suspected the real burglar was the miserly Uncle! Happy New Year and Cheers/Thanks!
E. F. Benson! Hooray! Thanks so much Jasper. Your narration melts the world around me. My mind's eye is quickly transported as I bustle on with the clearing up. I can never wait until bed time. I wish for you a happy, healthy and satisfying new year to come, and again, thank you for sharing your talent as a curator of worthy stories and weaver of dreams. 🙏💖🎆🎇
Those *Benson* brothers could write some horrible & scary stories; for example, *Basil Netherby.* They were talented *E.F.* & *A.C.* . For me *Basil Netherby* is right up there to scare the hair off me just like *A Warning to the Curious* by *M.R. James*
Jasper could tell any story, and I would listen to it. Listened to this twice this evening over two fine smoked beers. I really like this story! Gave 'em the service rifle and bayonet. Great ending to an excellent Christmas story.
Thank you Jasper, you have definitely been churning them out for us. I understand how hard it can be to do it when you have another full time job, so many thanks good Sir. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🖤✌️🎁
This month has been one great story after another. You’ve really gone above and beyond this December! Another great story!!! With my whole heart I thank you for all the work you do! ❤️🐙…..Wishing you and your family a very ✨Happy New Year!✨
Listened to this one in the dark at 2am using hearing aids as headphones - first time I tried it and was quite disappointing. I had to whack it up because the audio was pretty low. Six minutes in and my son appeared, asking me to turn it down; I hadn't switched Bluetooth on. 😂😅 Great spooker. Very satisfying and so well read 🙏
Don't hate me but they...sort of do a bit...🤣 They do on this podcast anyway. There are southern farmers and northern farmers and they are the only two voices I'll do 😁
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Later than intended, here's a story for Boxing Night called "Boxing Night" - a spooky tale by E. F. Benson. Hope you enjoy! EDIT: if anyone wants to listen to an authentic pre-WW2 Sussex/Kentish accent, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/5S8JR4eJAXA/видео.htmlsi=Sg9AS48awmcd7w27 (around the 5 minute mark). To me (from Southern England originally) there's not a lot of difference between that and what you'd call West Country today (not easily distinguishable to the modern or non-native listener at any rate).
@EnCryptedHorror would the relative gone to their home to rob them, if they hadn't gone to his house in Rye, in the first place?
No, telling him about the money planted the seed, didn't it? It's like "The Terminator" or something 😄.
You are the man 🫡
Good one. Benson (like James) rarely disappoints…
Hope you've enjoyed a nice Christmas, thanks for this creepy, brillant story
Narrated to perfection as always. I’ve said it once before and I’ll repeat it, no one, no one narrates a story like you. Wonderful.
Having no TV, by choice, my entertainment is RUclips. Therefore, I look forward to your readings 📚 Thank you and Happy New Year to you 😊
Hey, I'm with ya there.
Haven't turned on a TV in 11 years and couldn't be happier about it.
Plus, the ads rot people's brains and make them gullible.
I don't get ads on RUclips which is worth the $15 a month.
I go to my parents house, and they have a very full cable package, but there's nothing I'd watch.
I did watch Shaun the Sheep over Christmas with my niece and nephew, but that's the closest thing to broadcast TV I've seen in over a decade. Good riddance.
Happy New Year to you as well.
Thanks Jacky! Glad you enjoyed. Happy New Year! 😄
Same as.. No TV RUclips is my go to.
@@jackyhawkins1895 TV is now mainly my husband’s thing. He cannot get why I do not need it anymore. It’s so much better experience to be able to find quality entertainment on ones time, I say.
Me too, but I also read a lot. I've decided to start limiting time spent on YT because so much of it is brainrot👍
I always think I've heard or read all the stories by people like E.F. Benson, but here's a one that's new to me. Thank you!
You're very welcome! 😁
Love how it is also a Christmas story of charity, and the rewards of good work.
It really is! Thanks for listening 🙏
I have never read/heard this E F Benson story and I enjoyed it very much. I found myself admiring Ellen's stoic courage as she carries out her act of mercy - and how satisfying is the ending!
Well said! Yes, you might expect the weaker of the two sisters to let the soldier in, but this story is about the courage of doing the moral thing even when you're scared. I liked that about it too.
Came here to say just this. ❤
Thank you, Jasper, and Happy New Year! (I've been enjoying your channel for the past number of months, and wanted to give a token of my appreciation.)
@@lynnhardaker5466 That's very kind of you! Happy New Year 🥳
@@EnCryptedHorror 🥳🥂
Tensed the whole tale long, I dreaded an Appt in Samara outcome but was delighted at the happy ending🎉 uncle Alfred’s soggy relict included. Love the sound effects as always too. You’re one of the few narrators that can do women’s voices without sounding like an ass. In fact, I find your women’s voices delicious
They’re great, aren’t they?!
@@juliadia007 Thanks Julia! Glad you liked the women's voices. Their accents, as other commentators have noted, may make me ass adjacent 😆 but, thing is, I have one rural English accent that I use from Cornwall all the way up to Norfolk 🤫
@@EnCryptedHorror as a Yank they all sound good to me
Just had a roast beef dinner, 2 old speckled hens , candlelight and listen to the Master.....love it ❤😊
Ooh, love an Old Speckled Hen. And roast beef too for that matter. Yum! 🤤
One roast beef dinner,
Two speckled hens,
And a partridge in a pear treeeee....
(Sorry. Had to be done!)
A Benson story that I've never heard?
Yes, please. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year! 🎉 And thanks for the SuperThanks 🙏
Thank you Jasper , love the accents . Hope you are enjoying the festive season. Xx
Thank you Candice. People who like the accents get a free slice o' cake and a cup o' tea. Here's yours: 🍰🫖. Everyone else is dead to me.
Yes, I'm having a lovely time, thank you. Happy New Year to you and yours! 🥳
This is one hell of a story. Great pick and narration!
I've never seen a thief dealt with like that. This had me chuckling.
What a great story! Happy boxing day!
Thanks!
Thanks Donald! Sort of a very proto "Home Alone" this one 😁
@EnCryptedHorror no problem! "Home Alone" is good. I find myself doing that more and more with the passing years.
1st , been ill all christmas so a much needed boost .love your stuff . Thanks 👍🙏😁
Glad you enjoyed - and feel better soon 😷
Very atmospheric and superbly read,thank you 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I got blasted Covid for Christmas and am now in the boiling/freezing insomniac stage! 🙄 This was a lovely surprise, well written and better read. Thank you ♥️♥️
@@taliabee8661 Ohno! What a shame 😣. Hope you feel better soon! 🙏
@ thanks, sweetheart 🙂♥️
Wonderful reading.
Thank you!
Thanks Mr. Le Strange, obviously my E. F. Benson collection is not complete.
Jasper, you've done it again! Edge of my seat storytelling! I so hoped for a cheerful ending! And I suspected the real burglar was the miserly Uncle! Happy New Year and Cheers/Thanks!
Thanks for the SuperThanks! 🙏 Happy New Year to you too!
What an excellent narration! TY. Subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
Oh Jasper! I ❤love you.Who better to snuggle up to in this season and get spoilt by your deliciously horrible stories.Thanks is not enough.
Thanks Carol! Glad you enjoyed! 😊
E. F. Benson! Hooray!
Thanks so much Jasper.
Your narration melts the world around me. My mind's eye is quickly transported as I bustle on with the clearing up. I can never wait until bed time.
I wish for you a happy, healthy and satisfying new year to come, and again, thank you for sharing your talent as a curator of worthy stories and weaver of dreams.
🙏💖🎆🎇
@@StoryVoracious Thank you so much for your kind words! And a very happy new year to you too! 😊
I enjoyed that story immensely!!!❤❤❤, especially narrated by you. Thank you 😊
@@donnavalliere8722 Glad you liked it! And thank *you* too 🙏
Is there any occasion that doesn't have its own spooky story? Thank you for continuing to keep me entertained this December. Merry Twixmas!
@@spews1973 Haven't found one for Pancake Day (although "The Haunted Saucepan" is pan adjacent).
Those *Benson* brothers could write some horrible & scary stories; for example, *Basil Netherby.* They were talented *E.F.* & *A.C.* . For me *Basil Netherby* is right up there to scare the hair off me just like *A Warning to the Curious* by *M.R. James*
Yes, I've thought of reading Basil Netherby for the channel before.
I just love EF Benson stories! Thank you, Jasper!
You're welcome! 🙂
Bit of E F Benson narrated by Jasper perfect. Thank you sir
Very welcome
Jasper could tell any story, and I would listen to it. Listened to this twice this evening over two fine smoked beers.
I really like this story! Gave 'em the service rifle and bayonet.
Great ending to an excellent Christmas story.
@@donaldmccleary9015 Ooh...now I fancy a smoked beer...
@EnCryptedHorror they are soooo good. 14th-century recipe from Germany. I love 'em!
Thank you, I enjoyed this. One of my favourite ghost stories, really well narrated.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Splendid reading, Jasper. You are one of the three best. (Tony and Simon.)
Yes!! Get in! 👊 Thanks Pippa 😄
Thank you Jasper! Another fantastic story night 🎉🎉🎉🎉!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh not heard this one before! Thank you and best wishes for the new year 😊
@@allthecakeyum And to you! 🙂
Excellent story, superbly narrated! Thank you!
Happy New Year!
Thanks *Jasper* 🥂🍻🎉 excellent ... as usual ... cheers🍺
Thank you Jasper, you have definitely been churning them out for us. I understand how hard it can be to do it when you have another full time job, so many thanks good Sir. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🖤✌️🎁
The recent output has been the result of some temporary unanticipated leisure time...
@@EnCryptedHorror
Loved it, with that perfect narration adding its wonderful atmos.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love it. The ladies from Kent with Devonian accents made me happy 😀
I come from the South East myself and it all sounds much of a muchness to me. Maybe they moved there...😁🤣
Found your channel through the Ashridge radio drama podcast, which is absolutely incredible. Really glad I did. Amazing narration.
@@Zer0Faith2003 Thank you 🙏
Really enjoyed this thank you I like your style
I'm so glad!
YES I ❤your stuff
Thank you 😊
Thankyou. New sub here. You have a soothing voice.🖤🖤
Yay a new story to curl up with ❤
Glad to oblige! 😊
Seriously? Your accents are AWESOME❤
Cool 😎
Excellent!
thanks so much.
You're welcome! 😊
Thank you I found it very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing it with us. 👏🥂
My pleasure 😊
Thank you so much! I really needed this.
You're very welcome 👍
Excellent story. Thank you.
You're welcome! Thank you 🙏
Ooh, i was right! Excellent story!
@@maryeckel9682 Glad you thought so 👍
Great entertainment for a soggy northern morning post Christmas! Thanks Jasper.
@@Eternal-Student Oh, is it soggy up north? Just putting washing on the line in the midlands...😄
@ Did it blow away? :)
This is a new story for me, and it was a treat. Thank you kindly, sir.
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed 👍
This month has been one great story after another. You’ve really gone above and beyond this December! Another great story!!! With my whole heart I thank you for all the work you do! ❤️🐙…..Wishing you and your family a very ✨Happy New Year!✨
@@woolybullybananapeel8642 Happy New Year back atcha! Thank you so much 🙏
Loved that tale - thanks for bringing it to us:)
@@FebrithDarkstar It was my pleasure. Glad you enjoyed 👍
Very good. Thanks!
Oh, what a treat. Thank you
You're welcome! 👍
Listened to this one in the dark at 2am using hearing aids as headphones - first time I tried it and was quite disappointing. I had to whack it up because the audio was pretty low.
Six minutes in and my son appeared, asking me to turn it down; I hadn't switched Bluetooth on. 😂😅
Great spooker. Very satisfying and so well read 🙏
Great story Jasper..Thank you.
@@jeffhaley2706You're most welcome!
Thank you, that was great.
Loved it! 😂
Great to hear it 🙏
4:20...perfect timing
Happy New Year Jasper! From Texas.
Same to you (from Nottingham)!
Perfect!
@@parabellum2126 Thank you 😊
Superb 👻
Thank you! 🙏
Excellent ❤♥️❤️
Boxing? My fave sport! I still spar a bit at my advanced age!!!
But you wouldn't hit a chap with glasses, right? 🤓
@ Not in the head…. Plus body shots are my specialty anyways!
Happy New Year, Jasper!
@@principlephotography Happy New Year to you 🥳
Not every farmer sounds like they're from the west country mate! 😂
Don't hate me but they...sort of do a bit...🤣 They do on this podcast anyway. There are southern farmers and northern farmers and they are the only two voices I'll do 😁
@EnCryptedHorror 😄😄 I don't hate yer mate. I love your stuff! Never change. 😄
I love your channel and stories but the ladies voices took me back to Jon Peetwee worzel gummidge 😊
Well, I'll be bum-swizzled, cup o' tea an' a slicey cake Arnt Sally etc. Nothing wrong with a bit of Pertwee.
@EnCryptedHorror 😄 you are brilliant
This one kept me guessing.
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