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The Lion and the Adder

Monstrous Productions

Robin Sylvester, gadabout demonologist, finds time between gin martinis to help DI Nicholas Hawthorn of Scotland Yard and consulting psychic Evelyn "Bash" Sebastian to solve the most magical crimes 1920s London has to offer.

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  • English

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  • S1 · E2
    Thursday · 31 min

    Episode Two

    "You never know when you'll need to commune with the spirits. If you've no paint, you can make do - mud or blood, or anything that makes a mark..." Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-two Support us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod. ---- Episode 2 starred, in order of appearance: Paul Warren as Nicholas Hawthorn Rebecca Tanwen as Mrs Samson Eric Mok as George Gladwell Rebekah McLoughlin as Malcolm Rhys Lawton as Puddle H.R. Owen as Robin Sylvester AMC as Constable Edwards and Méabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' Sebastian With additional voices from Rebecca Tanwen, Erika Sanderson, Ruth Urqhart and Lou Sutcliffe. ---- Created by H.R. Owen Written by H.R. Owen Script Edited and Directed by Sophie B. Sound Designed by Eira Major Theme tune by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E1
    September 24 · 30 min

    Episode One

    "This is exactly why I didn't want you tagging along. You'd kick a wasp's nest if you thought it might get you some research material..." Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-one Support us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod. ---- Episode One starred, in order of appearance: Lou Sutcliffe as Clarence Parks H.R. Owen as Robin Sylvester Paul Warren as Nicholas Hawthorn Sonia Himalaya as Mrs Buckley David Ault as Cecil Roderick AMC as Constable Edwards Méabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' Sebastian Joshua Tay as Pinks Karim Kronfli as Foster With additional voices from Ben Chandler, Rebecca Tanwen, Lou Sutcliffe, Rebekah McLoughlin and Gethin Hughes. ---- Created by H.R. Owen Written by H.R. Owen Script Edited and Directed by Sophie B. Sound Designed by Eira Major Theme tune by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 22 · 7 min

    The Physicist

    Robin Sylvester takes a break from studying the science of demon summoning to spend a night at the theatre with his hapless friend Puddle - though they're both more interested in gossiping than watching the performance... The Lion and the Adder is a 1920s detective story launching in Autumn 2026. Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life! -- Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-physicist H.R. Owen as Robin Sylvester Rhys Lawton as Puddle Additional voices by Matt McDyre and Colette Hart Written by H.R. Owen Sound designed by Eira Major Music by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 28 · 6 min

    The Psychic

    Consulting psychic Evelyn "Bash" Sebastian might talk to ghosts and spirits for a living, but making conversation with an eligible young bachelor is another matter... The Lion and the Adder is a 1920s detective story launching in Autumn 2026. Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life! -- Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-psychic Méabh de Brún as Bash Colette Hart as Aunt Clara Ralph Stickley as Frank Written by H.R. Owen Sound designed by Eira Major Music by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 8 · 7 min

    The Detective

    DI Nicholas Hawthorn and his favourite constable, DC Edwards, take a break from fighting magical crime to do a spot of shopping... The Lion and the Adder is a 1920s detective story launching in Autumn 2026. Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life! -- Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-detective Paul Warren as Nicholas Hawthorn AMC as D.C. Edwards Jonathan Ip as The Shopkeeper Written by H.R. Owen Sound designed by Eira Major Music by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • March 31 · 42 sec

    The Lion and the Adder: Teaser

    The Lion and the Adder is a supernatural detective story releasing Autumn 2026 In 1920s London, Robin Sylvester is a theoretical physicist who specialises in the science of demon summoning. When a young man goes missing in a suspected demonic possession, DI Nicholas Hawthorn calls on Robin and consulting psychic Evelyn “Bash” Sebastian to help untangle a case that blurs the lines between science, magic and religion... Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life! -- Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/teaser Written and performed by H.R. Owen Music by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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