CW: Swearing throughout A Very Special Gift Hosted by Natalie Winter  Ragged Scratch Podcast Theme music by Alyx Jones  S3 Production Assistants: Natalie Chisolm, Natalie Beran, Victoria Taylor Roberts, Molly Sweeney, Ellie Gill, Rosemary Lippard MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE, by Lindsay G Partain Miles beneath the ocean’s surface in the depths of the Mariana Trench, Romy and Leo are left in complete darkness when the lights on their deep-water submersible are taken out... Directed and...

CW: Swearing (one moderate instance in interviews and one mild, gendered incidence in A Silver Bow New Bent) Hosted by Natalie Winter  Ragged Scratch Podcast Theme music by Alyx Jones  S3 Production Assistants: Natalie Chisolm, Natalie Beran, Victoria Taylor Roberts, Molly Sweeney, Ellie Gill, Rosemary Lippard A QUARTER OF A MILLION HEARTBEATS, by Richard Hearn A disciplinary meeting is called to investigate Brandon's unusual weekend activity... Directed by Nadaav Edit and sound design by...

CW: Strong language throughout the second play, Safety First. Hosted by Natalie Winter  Ragged Scratch Podcast Theme music by Alyx Jones  S3 Production Assistants: Natalie Chisolm, Natalie Beran, Victoria Taylor Roberts, Molly Sweeney, Ellie Gill, Rosemary Lippard DEAD BIRDS, by Chris John Moses isn't coping. Alone with his fears in a monolithic London. Fever dreams, unfulfilled desires and ghostly grandparents. Only the hushed streets hear his voice. Directed by Andrew James Spooner Edit...

Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E3: Some Wild Confessions  Hosted by Natalie Winter  Ragged Scratch Podcast Theme music by Alyx Jones  S3 Production Assistants: Natalie Chisolm, Natalie Beran, Victoria Taylor Roberts, Molly Sweeney, Ellie Gill, Rosemary Lippard SOMETHING WILD, by Sian Rowland A lonely woman decides to take a dip in her local river and rediscovers a long-hidden wild side.  Directed by Natalie Beran Edit and Sound design by Jigisha Patil Ann - Bethan Dixon Bate I CONFESS, by Ayad...

Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E2: To See and Act On Impulse CW: Swearing (moderate, liberally throughout Can’t Help Acting on Impulse) Hosted by Natalie Winter  Ragged Scratch Podcast Theme music by Alyx Jones  S3 Production Assistants: Natalie Chisolm, Natalie Beran, Victoria Taylor Roberts, Molly Sweeney, Ellie Gill, Rosemary Lippard TO SEE AND BE SEEN, by John Mabey There are many ways to be seen as two strangers discover the power of connection. Directed by Joseph Winer Edit and Sound design...

Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E1: Blood Doubles CW: Swearing (moderate, 1 instance) Hosted by Natalie Winter  Ragged Scratch Podcast Theme music by Alyx Jones  S3 Production Assistants: Natalie Chisolm, Natalie Beran, Victoria Taylor Roberts, Molly Sweeney, Ellie Gill, Rosemary Lippard Transcripts available upon request. BLOOD MONEY, by Jane Morris Harker is an antiquarian, and thoroughly rational; the last sort of person to encounter anything supernatural... Directed and Edited by Alistair...

Season 3 trailer, featuring clips from our upcoming plays. The Ragged Scratch Podcast Season 3 launches Thursday 19th November 2020 with another audio play double bill. Hosted by Natalie Winter  Ragged Scratch Podcast Theme music by Alyx Jones  S3 Production Assistants: Natalie Chisolm, Natalie Beran, Victoria Taylor Roberts, Molly Sweeney, Ellie Gill, Rosemary Lippard

Season 3 of the Ragged Scratch Podcast will be coming this autumn/winter season, with applications opening up on Monday 21st September. Head to www.raggedfoils.co.uk/getinvolved for more information. All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you have enjoyed this series and would like to support us, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi page Find us on: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | RaggedFoils.co.uk

Check out the trailer for our first full-series audio drama: The Art of Ambition! Coming to podcast feeds next week, this 6 part modern noir story was expanded from the original short ‘The Art of a Doorman,’ which you may remember from Season 2 of the Ragged Scratch Podcast. Reuniting writer Mark L. Burrow with director Thomas Mitchells and voice actor Joshua Manning, and featuring a theme tune by Barrie Bignold. You can also now support us on Ko-Fi (replacing our previous Patreon page), and...

Melvin’s wife Gloria, has developed a habit of ordering numerous items from a catalogue in order to take her mind off the present situation. But with deliveries quickly piling up around the flat, can what Gloria wants, be found in a box? Written by Marc Harris Performed by Nigel Fyfe Music: 'Just Passing Through' by Marc Harris, http://www.marcharris.co.uk The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just...

I’m uploading this video to my blog so there’s a record of what’s happening here. I know I don’t have many subscribers. Sometimes I feel like I’m shouting into the void. But my husband won’t listen and there needs to be...something, just in case... in case we don’t all make it out of this. Written by Chris Buxey Performed by Lisa Graydon The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please...

When disaster strikes a small town, their salvation comes in a strange form- an ominous statue of Ronald McDonald. Will Ronald shape Springsville into a Big Mac-fed utopia or a shantytown of cultists? Written by Evan Tao Performed by Sarah Borges The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon...

When in isolation, our minds turn inwards and we have to reassess. CW: Swearing Written by Nick Maynard Performed by Kelly Condron The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters, especially Duellist and Savant-Tier supporters John Grayson, Lizzie Wilding and Ruth! Join in and take part!...

Music hall comic Joyce Burrows reflects on her life and career. CW: Mild swearing Written by Dario Knight Performed by Erika Sanderson The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters, especially Duellist and Savant-Tier supporters John Grayson, Lizzie Wilding and Ruth! Join in and take part!...

Jack is a writer. His chief subject is the importance of being yourself, and Jack is a model of self-importance. Written by Ben Francis Performed by Robert Vernon Additional voices: Joanna Simpkins Music and sfx from https://www.zapsplat.com The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters,...

A Tale of Two Shopping Trips for Pauline Bovie during lockdown results in a horrible truth. Written by Richard and Sophie Hearn Performed by Jo Ashe The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters, especially Duellist and Savant-Tier supporters John Grayson, Lizzie Wilding and Ruth! Join in...

What do you do when the love of your life sits next to you at a dinner party but there seems to be something strange going on with the food? This is a surreal love story about fighting words, embarrassment, and shellfish. CW: One incident of swearing Written by Hamish Muir Performed by Natalie Beran Music - The Sea by Dee Yan-Key The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also...

Stuck at home? So is she. Time to record a masterpiece. Written by Emily Reader Performed by Sharita Oomeer The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters, especially Duellist and Savant-Tier supporters John Grayson, Lizzie Wilding and Ruth! Join in and take part! We’re looking for writers...

An experienced linguist who is weary of his own existence falls off the wagon in an absurdist monologue full of dark moments and idiomatic expressions. Written by Ilan Wachsman Performed by Isi Adeola The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters, especially Duellist and Savant-Tier...

CW: Swearing A heartbroken woman attempts to book a trip and, in doing so, reveals the reasons she doesn't want a beach holiday... Written and Performed by Amy Putt The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters, especially Duellist and Savant-Tier supporters John Grayson, Lizzie Wilding and...

Running into an old friend is great - isn't it? Well it’s time for you to stop dreaming and start living, and Dora’s here to remind you what that’s like. Written by Lorraine Ansell Performed by Samantha Béart The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters, especially Duellist and Savant-Tier...

Chloe doesn't even think about high school anymore. Why would she? Written by Freya Jackson Performed by Madeleine Kasson The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters, especially Duellist and Savant-Tier supporters John Grayson, Lizzie Wilding and Ruth! Join in and take part! We’re looking...

CW: Swearing Years ago, Stella got herself a waitressing job at a wedding venue as a stopgap. In the present, she's still there and her money situation hasn't changed, though her attitude towards weddings has Written by Emma Dawson Performed by Lynsey Murrell The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our...

CW: One incident of mild swearing Early 90s pop star Mazzy Mad was known for defying expectations. This excerpt from her memoir recounts the time an obnoxious talk show host dared cross her. Written by Michael Solko Performed by Marta Da Silva The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page. Please also consider supporting the Funds for Freelancers Campaign Thanks to all our Patreon Supporters,...