Award-winning stories about a wonderful afterlife where fans of Watford Football Club can watch their team for the rest of eternity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In August 2017, a grieving Watford fan receives messages from her recently deceased husband who's gone to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In June 2024, a senior figure in the Watford Football Club afterlife reflects on the club’s choice of red shorts for the coming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tears In Heaven (Wembley 1999 anniversary special)
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In May 2024, the Watford Football Club afterlife sets about celebrating the most emotional match in the club’s history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In March 2024, as Watford Football Club’s fortunes decline, events in Hornet Heaven head in the wrong direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the ascension to Hornet Heaven of Watford FC's founder Henry Grover, on March 22nd 1949, here's a re-edited and re-mixed telling of our story of his arrival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In August 1997, a former player materialises in the Watford Football Club afterlife — but only partially. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In December 2023, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife attempts to go to every Watford game ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In February 2024, you — the listener — are transported via the medium of podcast into the eternal experience of supporting Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In December 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, a former Watford player isn't seeing things with the usual clarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How The Grover Stole Christmas (Xmas Special 2023)
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In December 1964, with Watford facing two festive fixtures against Them Up The Road, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to make sure a double derby defeat won’t ruin Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In September 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, two Watford fans find themselves locked in a small room together. They have fiercely conflicting views. Can they find common ground? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In August 2023, two stalwarts from Watford Football Club’s glory days have been shut away in a lock-up garage in the club’s afterlife for nearly 40 years. Who are they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In August 2023, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife revisits old games and discovers he’s misremembered important details. What’s he got wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In Spring 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, Cliff Holton, Watford’s greatest-ever forward receives an unexpected call-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 4 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 3 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 2 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 1 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The fourth and final highlight reel to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The third of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The second of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The first of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In June 2023, a Watford fan adopts an unusual way of coping with his negative feelings about the club. (CONTENT WARNING: Includes one instance of strong language that you may consider unsuitable for young children.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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IIn January 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, it’s time for transparency and honesty in making the club loveable. Part 4 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In January 2023, a supporter in the Watford Football Club afterlife is refusing to have anything to do with the club. Part 3 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In January 2023, a rivalry from the 1890s is still going strong in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Part 2 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In January 2023, a previously unexplored part of the Watford Football Club afterlife is discovered. Part 1 of 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In April 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, something unusual happens at the local derby. (The music in this episode is: 'We Have All The Time In The World' by John Barry.) (CONTENT WARNING: Includes an instance of strong language that you may consider unsuitable for young children.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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In December 2022, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to reconcile two feuding fans by giving them a joint Christmas present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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The Force Never Dies (Bite-size Bonus Episode)
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a mentor advises a young Hornet. (The music in this episode is the Star Wars Theme by John Williams, arranged and orchestrated by Samuel Kim.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In Autumn 2022, residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife reveal what made them fall in love with the club. (The two songs used in this episode are: 1. Can't Help Falling In Love - written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc - with instrumental performances by Welder Dias (piano), Daniel…
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In 1922, Watford Football Club’s move to a new stadium provides a much-needed lift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In 2018, a new arrival takes a circuitous route to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In November 2022, a recent arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife turns out to have an unusual talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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On August 30th 2022, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, two former players reflect on the club’s 100 years at Vicarage Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In June 2022, a fan arrives in the Watford Football Club afterlife with an attitude that’s going to make his life hell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In May 2022, a disillusioned fan wants to leave Watford Football Club’s afterlife for a different heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In August 1922, the Watford Football Club afterlife undergoes a seismic shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In April 2022, during Watford’s terrible relegation season, there’s some good news to tell in the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In September 2021, the appointment of a new Chief Steward brings unexpected changes to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In August 2021, the Watford Football Club afterlife outlaws all forms of discrimination — with serious consequences for a senior member of staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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On New Year’s Day 2022, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife sees something he wasn’t expecting in the Rookery Stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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Watford's relegation battle tests the resolve of a long-standing fan. (A poignant story from 1900/01 with strong parallels to 2021/22.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In December 2021, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the giving of Christmas gifts doesn’t go as planned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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A Legend For Evermore (Troy Deeney Tribute)
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In late August 2021, the departure of Watford Football Club’s captain and legend Troy Deeney upsets residents of the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In summer 1977, the change of manager at Watford Football Club brings out a rebellious streak in a young resident of the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In summer 1977, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife discovers he’s eight years out of sync with everyone else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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The Curious Incident Of The Missing Programmes (S16 E2)
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In summer 1977, a great transformation is about to occur at Watford FC — but a fan in Hornet Heaven isn’t ready for change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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In summer 2021, there are questions about the true identity of a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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The Hornet Heaven Song Contest (2021 Summer Special)
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In the summer of 2021, a contest is held to establish the best new terrace chant in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Hornet Heaven
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