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Actor and podcaster Tim Downie, known from 'Upstart Crow' and 'Toast of London' and host of the 'Folklands' podcast, talks to author, actor and comedian Rachel Parris about his new book. It follows him through the seasons as he explores the strange and beautiful places that have shaped British folklore, from horn dances to blazing tar barrels. 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