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The Ragged Scratch Podcast is a new writing night… in podcast form! Each season we bring you 12 bite-sized audio dramas over 6 episodes, plus interviews with the creatives involved. Like a chocolate box of audio goodies, we cover a range of genres and styles, so there’s bound to be something each season that you’ll love! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts, and follow us across social media @raggedfoils to find out where, when and how to get involved.
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E6: A Very Special Monster
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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 o…
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E5: Heartbeats New Bent
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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 Ri…
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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 Lond…
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E3: Some Wild Confessions
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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 redisc…
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E2: To See and Act On Impulse
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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,…
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E1: Blood Doubles
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S3E1: Blood Doubles (Re-uploaded with corrections) 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. BLO…
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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 Gil…
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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…
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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 a…
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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.marcharr…
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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…
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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 …
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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 Thank…
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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 T…
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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 Chari…
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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 Freelanc…
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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…
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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 Su…
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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. Pl…
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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 Fu…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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 Cha…
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A poem: three generations of a family gather together to celebrate, reminisce, look ahead. Written by Frank McMahon Performed by Jamie Newall Editing by Natalie Winter 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…
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Maggie isn't a believer in 'growing old gracefully', instead she'd rather live a life full of laughs than put on a fake persona for society's sake. Written by Darrel Draper Performed by Bethan Dixon Bate Porch Swing Days - slower by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4234-porch-swing-days---slower License: http://creativecommons.o…
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CW: Swearing Rochelle recounts a lesson she learned from her days at a boxing gym. Written by Copper Smith Performed by Joanna Simpkins 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 …
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A woman wonders about her body hair and the implications of going natural. Written and performed by Miriam Babooram 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 Pa…
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Zara is an ambitious young journalist, who happens upon a seemingly ideal interviewee in a busy bar. However, there may be more to this older lady than meets the eye... Written by Steven Lancefield Performed by Claire Cordier The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on…
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CW: Mild Sexual Content We never really know what is going on next door, do we? Jane has a secret passion that she is thrilled to be keeping from her husband... Written and performed by Mary Tillett 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. Plea…
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The Isolation Sessions Ep 14 - The Revenge of Spotty Herbert Clem once wrote for kids' comics, until a ‘friend’ took credit for his original character, Spotty Herbert. He plans his revenge, but there are surprises in store... Written by Ben Francis Performed by Andrew Spooner The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by A…
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The Isolation Sessions Ep 13 - That’s Not Beans CW: Swearing Sometimes following the crowd can leave you in a sticky situation... Written by Rhiannon Owens Performed by Sara Lynam 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 su…
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One of a series of monologues that cast the listener as a benevolent higher being with the power to intervene in the mortal world. Will you find this latest petitioner worthy? Written by Matt Boothman Performed by Chris Tester The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together o…
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A proud Navy admiral, aware of his wife's infidelity, suffers from a troubled mind as he tries to work out his options. Written by Jack McMeechan Performed by Peter Kenney 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…
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From her dressing room, opera star Ann Pashley nervously rehearses what she is going to say after the show to someone who knew her from her previous career as a sprinter. Written by Benjamin Peel Performed by Natalie Chisolm Additional music: Semele, Iris Hence Away (Handel) MIT Symphony Orchestra - FreeMusic Archive The Ragged Scratch Podcast is p…
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A relatable (but exaggerated!) account of the inner struggle sometimes experienced when trying to lose weight... Written by Eva Todica Performed by Katie Flamman 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…
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Tobias Gade offers a radical new kind of therapy. Allow him to explain... Written by Nick Lord Lancaster Performed by Thomas Mitchells 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 T…
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Annie loves her yoga group, but will they love her after their latest session? Written and edited by Lorraine Ansell Performed by Margaret Ashley 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…
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CW: Adult Language Colin is on his way back home to tell his wife, Jackie, he wants a divorce... He practices what he's going to say, but he isn't expecting the answer he gets Written by Derek Webb Performed by Ben Hynes The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our …
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CW: Adult Language A part of a day in the life of one of the NHS's most underrated key workers Written by Phil Taylor Performed by Ally Murphy 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 Ca…
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A speaker addresses an empty West End theatre and tells us some inner secrets. Written by Mark L. Burrow Performed by Joshua Manning 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 Tha…
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Charged with obscenity after writing and starring in her Broadway play, ‘Sex’, Mae West was sentenced to 10 days in prison. Here’s what she got up to... Written by Tasmin Pinder Performed by Natalie Winter The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving pag…
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CW: Swearing Lieutenant Baskoro of the Espero records a mandatory audio update about the voyage so far. Only one-hundred-twenty-six months to the new colony on Ingadi but that's not what's on his mind. Written by Andy Raff Performed by Daniel Ledbitter The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones You can suppor…
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The Isolation Sessions Ep 01 - God Love the NHS CW: Medical Examinations and bodily malfunctions A light-hearted reminder of what life was like for the vast majority of us before the birth of the NHS - UK's most overstretched and under-loved institution. Written by Victoria Taylor-Roberts Performed by Lorraine Hodgson Additional Editing assistance …
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The Isolation Sessions are an impromptu mini series of new writing monologues, recorded by voice actors in isolation in their home studios, during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ragged Scratch Podcast is produced by Natalie Winter Theme music by Alyx Jones Support NHS Charities Together on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ra…
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E6: Cut Earth CW: Swearing Hosted by Natalie Winter Sound Design, Recording Engineer: Kirsty Gillmore A Cut Above, by Tasmin Pinder Hairdresser Julia prides herself on being 'a vault' for her clients' secrets, but should some secrets be told? Directed and Edited by Lorraine Ansell Julia: Mary Tillett In Rich Earth, by Jude …
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E5: The Art of Learning
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E5: The Art of Learning CW: Discussion around domestic abuse Hosted by Natalie Winter Sound Design, Recording Engineer: Kirsty Gillmore The Art of a Doorman, by Mark L Burrows Step inside the secret, lonesome life of a New York city doorman, and a valuable work of art hanging in the lobby... Directed and edited by Thomas Mi…
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E4: Player for Two
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E4: Player for Two CW: Discussion of suicide and murder Hosted by Natalie Winter Sound Design, Recording Engineer: Kirsty Gillmore The Long Player, by Benjamin Peel After a man answers an advert placed by a young woman selling an old fashioned record player, they both get more than they bargained for. Directed by Kirsty Gil…
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E3: Detach The World
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E3: Detach The World CW: Discussion of assisted death Hosted by Natalie Winter Sound Design, Recording Engineer: Kirsty Gillmore Detachment, by Frank McMahon A devastating diagnosis puts a couple to the test Directed and edited by Natalie Winter Man - Christopher Tester Woman - Helen Barford Additional voices by Thomas Mitc…
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E2: Saturday Night Mink
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Ragged Scratch Podcast S2E2: Saturday Night Mink Hosted by Natalie Winter Sound Design, Recording Engineer: Kirsty Gillmore Mink, by Peter Eyre A team of animal rights activists seek to release a mink from captivity, however all does not go according to plan... Directed and edited by Thomas Mitchells Amy: Natalie Beran Irene: Luisa Guerreiro Becca:…
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