# 69: General Witchfinders LIVE: Folk Horror, M.R. James & Nigel Kneale

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Podcast: [General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/general-witchfinders-the-british-horror-podcast-3516772)
Published: 2026-05-08T23:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4604

## Resource

In this special live episode, we dive deep into the world of Folk Horror, discussing the legendary Big Christopher Lee , the ghost stories of M.R. James , and the groundbreaking television work of Nigel Kneale . Recorded live at the King’s Arms Hotel in Dorchester, this event was hosted in partnership with our local independent bookshop, Teasel & Skylark, to celebrate the launch of our new zine. We explore the roots of British weird fiction, the enduring legacy of classic horror cinema, and the stories that keep us up at night. This episode features the main discussion from the evening. If you would like to hear the five live readings from the zine, you can grab a physical copy from our website or sign up as a supporter to get access to additional exclusive content. Get the Zine: www.generalwitchfinders.com Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/generalwitchfinders A massive thank you to Teasel & Skylark and everyone who came out to support our first live event! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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