The Lion and the Adder
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Five
"Robin is my real name. Robin Sylvester. That's me, really me. If you were a demon, you could kill me with it. Do you understand?"
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NOTE - We are taking a short break after this episode. We'll be back with Episode Six on November 12th. See you then!
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Episode 5 starred, in order of appearance:
Paul Warren as...
Episode Four
"That's the thing about murderers though, isn't it? They think all sorts of things are worth killing for that the rest of us just get on with."
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With special thanks to MUM!!!!!
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Episode Four starred, in order of appearance:
H.R. Owen as Robin Sylvester
Paul Warren as Nicholas Hawthorn
AMC as Constable Edwards<...
Episode Three
"Honestly, the more you learn about magic, the more you have to just throw up your hands and admit you've not got the foggiest clue how any of it works..."
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With special thanks to Marguerite Kenner and Alasdair Stuart for their kind support!
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Episode Three starred, in order of appearance:
MĂ©abh de BrĂșn as Evelyn 'Bash' Se...
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..."
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With special thanks to Ian for their kind support!
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Episode Two starred, in order of appearance:
Paul Warren as Nicholas Hawthorn
Rebecca Tanwen as Mrs Samson
<...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..."
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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
<...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!
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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...
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...
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Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-psychic
MĂ©abh de BrĂșn as Bash
Colette Hart as Aunt Clara
Ralph Stickley as Frank
Written by H.R. Owen
Sound designed by...
The Detective
DI Nicholas Hawthorn and his favourite constable, DC Edwards, take a break from fighting magical crime to do a spot of shopping...
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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
<...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 âBashâ Sebastian to help untangle a case that blurs the lines between science, magic and religion...
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Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/teaser
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