Hornet Heaven

O Holey Night (2025 Christmas Special #2)

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

On Christmas Eve 2025, seasonal celebrations in the Watford Football Club afterlife are put on hold for a crime to be investigated.

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Last Christmas (2025 Xmas Special #1)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:30:54 GMT

On Christmas Day 1957, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the club’s founder is told a true story from a year earlier — the club’s last-ever Christmas Day fixture.

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Ticket For Life (S26 E4)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

In September 1982, down on earth, a man who isn’t interested in football begins the journey that will eventually lead him to the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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Programming Error (S26 E3)

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT

In July 2025, the Watford Football Club afterlife must deal with the consequences of the club stopping producing matchday programmes.

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Day Of The Dead (S26 E2)

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In November 2025, the residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife stage a special celebration to distract themselves from their feelings about the club’s owner.

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Bonser In (S26 E1)

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:55:53 GMT

The death of a former owner of Watford Football Club promises an angry reaction from fans in the club’s afterlife.

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The Tuesday Murder Club (S25 E4)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:51:44 GMT

In October 2025, three fans in the Watford Football Club afterlife explore the club owner’s motive for getting rid of the latest Head Coach.

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The Straw Boater (S25 E3)

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:17:29 GMT

In February 2025, the Watford Football Club afterlife comes under attack from forces unknown.

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While My Violin Gently Weeps (S25 E1)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

In May 2025, a former player is upset by the sacking of Head Coach Tom Cleverley — causing wider ramifications in the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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Hamlet (S25 E2)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

In summer 2025, a significant change causes residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife to question their support for the club.

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Baah, Humbug! (Xmas Special 2024)

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:01:47 GMT

On Christmas Day 2024, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, there’s a Scrooge-like fan who needs to change his ways.

Merry Christmas to all Watford fans everywhere - from Olly, Colin, and everyone in Hornet Heaven.

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Halloween Special 2024

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:20 GMT

On October 31st 2024, an event in the Watford Football Club afterlife puts the residents in the mood for Halloween.

(Music by Josef Surikov and Danny Elfman.)

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Hornet Heaven - The Musical

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:55:13 GMT

A musical starring Watford fans Stephen John Davis and Colin Mace. In 2023/24, a fan in the land of the living tries to bring a former legend back from the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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Hornet Oblivion (S24 E4)

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:01:43 GMT

In August 2006, beyond the astral divide, there’s a new arrival in a rather different community of former Watford FC players and fans.

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It's Fred Titmus! (S24 E3)

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:01:40 GMT

In March 2011, the residents of Watford Football Club’s afterlife are astonished by the unexpected arrival of a former England test cricketer.

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P.S. You Orns! (S24 E2)

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:01:10 GMT

In August 2017, a grieving Watford fan receives messages from her recently deceased husband who's gone to the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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A Shorts Story (S24 E1)

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:01:18 GMT

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.

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Tears In Heaven (Silver Jubilee special)

Thu, 30 May 2024 23:01:00 GMT

In May 2024, the Watford Football Club afterlife sets about celebrating the 25th anniversary of the most emotional match in the club’s history.

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Reversal (Easter Special 2024)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:10 GMT

In March 2024, as Watford Football Club’s fortunes decline, events in the club's afterlife head in the wrong direction.

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Founder's Day 2024 - REMIX

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:01:57 GMT

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.

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Half-Back (S23 E4)

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:01:03 GMT

In August 1997, a former player materialises in the Watford Football Club afterlife — but only partially.

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How To Be Happy (S23 E3)

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:01:11 GMT

In December 2023, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife attempts to go to every Watford game ever.

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If On A Winter's Night A Hornet (S23 E2)

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:01:51 GMT

In February 2024, you — the listener — are transported via the medium of podcast into the eternal experience of supporting Watford Football Club.

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Fog (S23 E1)

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:01:36 GMT

In December 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, a former Watford player isn't seeing things with the usual clarity.

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How The Grover Stole Christmas (Xmas Special 2023)

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:01:06 GMT

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.

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Shared Space (S22 E4)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:01:33 GMT

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?

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Dead Ringers For Ross Jenkins (S22 E3)

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:01:00 GMT

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?

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The Truth (S22 E2)

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:01:53 GMT

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?

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Field of Dreams (S22 E1)

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:01:26 GMT

In Spring 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, Cliff Holton, Watford’s greatest-ever forward receives an unexpected call-up.

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Soap - Part Four (S21 E4)

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:20:21 GMT

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.)

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Soap - Part Three (S21 E3)

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:18:45 GMT

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.)

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Soap - Part Two (S21 E2)

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:17:29 GMT

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.)

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Soap - Part One (S21 E1)

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:15:59 GMT

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.)

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Highlights Reel (#4)

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:13:22 GMT

The fourth and final highlight reel to mark our first 100 episodes.

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Highlights Reel (#3)

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:08:45 GMT

The third of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes.

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Highlights Reel (#2)

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:19:55 GMT

The second of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes.

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Highlights Reel (#1)

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:02:08 GMT

The first of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes.

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Being Henry Grover (Summer Special 2023)

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 07:35:25 GMT

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.)

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The Old Enemy - Part Four (S20 E4)

Mon, 08 May 2023 00:16:00 GMT

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)

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The Old Enemy - Part Three (S20 E3)

Sat, 06 May 2023 00:01:00 GMT

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)

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The Old Enemy - Part Two (S20 E2)

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:01:00 GMT

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)

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The Old Enemy - Part One (S20 E1)

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:01:00 GMT

In January 2023, a previously unexplored part of the Watford Football Club afterlife is discovered. Part 1 of 4.

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Loopton (Easter Special 2023)

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:01:00 GMT

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.)

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Geeks Bearing Gifts (Xmas Special 2022)

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT

In December 2022, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to reconcile two feuding fans by giving them a joint Christmas present.

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The Force Never Dies (Bite-size Bonus Episode)

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 22:19:40 GMT

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.)

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Falling In Love (S19 E4)

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT

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 Jang (violin), Brooklyn Duo (piano and cello), Chris Ulrey (electric guitar), James Bartholomew (fingerstyle guitar), Anton Van Oosbree (accordion), and Sylvain Lemaire (epic orchestra). 2. I'm Not In Love - written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, with an instrumental performance by Mick Beaulieu.)

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Moving On (S19 E3)

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT

In 1922, Watford Football Club’s move to a new stadium provides a much-needed lift.

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Lamper's Inferno (S19 E2)

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT

In 2018, a new arrival takes a circuitous route to the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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A Good Impression (S19 E1)

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT

In November 2022, a recent arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife turns out to have an unusual talent.

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Ton Up (Vic 100 Special)

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:28:12 GMT

On August 30th 2022, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, two former players reflect on the club’s 100 years at Vicarage Road.

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Never Meet Your Heroes (S18 E4)

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:55:30 GMT

In June 2022, a fan arrives in the Watford Football Club afterlife with an attitude that’s going to make his life hell.

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Born To Stay (S18 E3)

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:46:55 GMT

In May 2022, a disillusioned fan wants to leave Watford Football Club’s afterlife for a different heaven.

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Upheaval (S18 E2)

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:04:21 GMT

In August 1922, the Watford Football Club afterlife undergoes a seismic shift.

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Watford Born And Bred (S18 E1)

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:27:15 GMT

In April 2022, during Watford’s terrible relegation season, there’s some good news to tell in the club’s afterlife.

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A Fresh Pair Of Eyes (S17 E4)

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 01:00:00 GMT

In September 2021, the appointment of a new Chief Steward brings unexpected changes to the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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The Graham Taylor Stand (S17 E3)

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:21:13 GMT

In August 2021, the Watford Football Club afterlife outlaws all forms of discrimination — with serious consequences for a senior member of staff.

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The Empty Seat (S17 E2)

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:58:59 GMT

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.

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Staying Alive (S17 E1)

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:29:54 GMT

Watford's relegation battle tests the resolve of a long-standing fan. (A poignant story from 1900/01 with strong parallels to 2021/22.)

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Gift, Noël, Williams (Xmas Special 2021)

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:57:27 GMT

In December 2021, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the giving of Christmas gifts doesn’t go as planned.

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A Legend For Evermore (Troy Deeney Tribute)

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:28:28 GMT

In late August 2021, the departure of Watford Football Club’s captain and legend Troy Deeney upsets residents of the club’s afterlife.

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Something Better Change (S16 E4)

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

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.

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Catching Up (S16 E3)

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:39:36 GMT

In summer 1977, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife discovers he’s eight years out of sync with everyone else.

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The Curious Incident Of The Missing Programmes (S16 E2)

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

In summer 1977, a great transformation is about to occur at Watford FC — but a fan in Hornet Heaven isn’t ready for change.

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The Player (S16 E1)

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In summer 2021, there are questions about the true identity of a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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The Hornet Heaven Song Contest (Summer Special 2021)

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:21:25 GMT

In the summer of 2021, a contest is held to establish the best new terrace chant in the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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We Are Going Up (Promotion Special 2021)

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:11:43 GMT

In February 2021, the chief steward in the Watford Football Club afterlife embarrasses himself and must make amends in time for Watford’s promotion celebrations.

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No Better Place (S15 E4)

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:10:00 GMT

In 1929, down on earth, a former player watches Watford from the terraces at Vicarage Road, but the excitement proves too much. A dramatisation of a true story.

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Mr Mainwood (S15 E3)

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:12:47 GMT

In 2002, a Watford Football Club fan arriving in the club’s afterlife needs help in acclimatising.

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The Road to Hornet Heaven (S15 E2)

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:00:00 GMT

In a post-apocalyptic future, a father and son search for what Watford Football Club has meant to them.

A version of this story first appeared in the magazine YBR! (https://thewatfordtreasury.co.uk/ybr.html).

The music is from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis's score for the original motion picture 'The Road'.

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Troy Story (S15 E1)

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:20:49 GMT

In February 2021, there’s an unexpected new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife. It’s Troy Deeney.

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The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (S14 E4)

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:29:25 GMT

Plans to celebrate a resident’s 100th anniversary in the Watford Football Club afterlife, in January 2021, run into a problem.

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We Go Again (S14 E3)

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:43:50 GMT

In the summer of 2020, a positive-minded character helps the residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife bounce back from the disappointment of relegation from the Premier League.

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The Joys of Watford (S14 E2)

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:30:00 GMT

In 1953, a renowned natural historian, who’d far prefer to be studying beetles, is disappointed to find himself in the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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The Grey Groundhopper (S14 E1)

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 07:48:06 GMT

In November 2020, utter boredom with Vladimir Ivic’s football leads to an unexpected broadening of the Watford Football Club afterlife’s horizons.

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Carols From Hornet Heaven (Xmas Special 2020)

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:15:00 GMT

In December 2020, the annual Festival of Carols in the Watford Football Club afterlife has a surprise new singer.

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Il Primo (S13 E4)

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT

In October 1882, a local man discovers the new sport of Association Football and becomes a Watford fan forever.

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Afternoon of the Living Dead (S13 E3)

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:11:14 GMT

In summer 2012, Laurence Bassini’s terrifying ownership of Watford FC has an apocalyptic effect on Hornet Heaven.

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Marvellous Mapps (S13 E2)

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:10:00 GMT

In October 2020, Hornet Heaven makes contact with Adrian Mariappa after he leaves the club — to say goodbye and thank you.

(To help create this tribute to a Watford legend, we sampled an interview with Mapps by Simon Preston of Reggae Boyz Commentary from earlier this year.)

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Homeless (S13 E1)

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:47:24 GMT

In September 2020, the absence of fans from Vicarage Road has a deep impact on the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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My Life Story (S12 E4)

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:28:03 GMT

The ups and downs of one man’s 56 years as a Watford FC supporter.

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That's Entertainment! (S12 E3)

Sun, 31 May 2020 22:33:40 GMT

In May 2020, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife is reluctant to reveal the truth about his past.

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Four Seasons (S12 E2)

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:00:00 GMT

The Watford Football Club afterlife stages a 1970s-style chat show as light entertainment during the 2020 Coronavirus lockdown.

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Homecoming (S12 E1)

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:42:58 GMT

A story of returning to watch Watford Football Club at Vicarage Road for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

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It's A Wonderful Afterlife (Xmas Special 2019)

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 02:00:00 GMT

In December 1927, on Christmas Eve, a seriously discouraged Watford fan on earth is sent a visitor from heaven to prove that life isn’t so bad after all.

We wish all our listeners a joyous Christmas and New Year.

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The Five People You Meet (S11 E4)

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:44:44 GMT

In October 2019, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife is furious at Watford’s terrible start to the season.

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Memories Maketh Man (S11 E3)

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In September 2019, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife struggles to remember recent games.

This episode was inspired by — and created in support of — a project by the Watford FC CSE Trust to help people living with mild to moderate dementia. You can find out more at https://www.watfordfccsetrust.com/goldenmemories.

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The Reset (S11 E2)

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:22:45 GMT

In September 2019, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, The Father Of The Club has a strong reaction to Watford’s 8-0 defeat at Manchester City.

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Watch With Father (S11 E1)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:21:28 GMT

At the start of the 2019/20 season, a son discusses Watford Football Club’s dreadful form with his dad.

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35 Years Of Hurt (Cup Final Special 2)

Wed, 15 May 2019 19:00:00 GMT

In April 2019, the narrator of the Hornet Heaven stories reflects on what he wants from Watford Football Club’s appearance in the FA Cup Final.

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Cup Fever (FA Cup Final Special 1)

Mon, 13 May 2019 19:10:00 GMT

In May 2019, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the man who founded Watford Rovers in 1881 is in a state of high excitement ahead of the Cup Final.

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Invasion Of The Egg-Chasers (S10 E4)

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:01:00 GMT

In September 1997, some of the new arrivals in the Watford Football Club afterlife aren’t Watford fans.

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A Fool's Paradise (S10 E3)

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:01:00 GMT

In April 2019, a new arrival finds that the Watford Football Club afterlife is suffering from an infestation of half-and-half scarves.

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Shirty (S10 E2)

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:01:00 GMT

In March 2019, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, The Father Of The Club’s firm views on replica shirts are challenged.

(This episode was inspired and informed by a sporting history article written by Watford fans Chris Stride and Nick Catley on how, over time, replica football shirts have become adult leisurewear. You can read the paper at https://is.gd/SHpaper.)

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Founder's Day (S10 E1)

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:01:00 GMT

In March 1949, a man with no interest in Watford Football Club arrives in the club’s afterlife. He’s astonished to discover why he’s there.

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The Gift Of Peace (S9 E4)

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:30:00 GMT

On Christmas Day 2018, an entire afterlife of football fans comes under threat of destruction again.

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Home For Christmas (S9 E3)

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:28:39 GMT

On Christmas Day 2018, a former Watford manager ingratiates himself with the leaders of Hatter Heaven — the afterlife of Watford’s rivals.

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Gathering Winter Fuel (S9 E2)

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:26:53 GMT

On Christmas morning 2018, a bullied resident exploits the Watford Football Club afterlife’s annual collision of afterlives to change the way people treat him.

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Praise To The Saviour (S9 E1)

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:16:28 GMT

On Christmas Eve 2018, a former Watford manager attempts to make the club’s afterlife safe from destruction.

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The Power Of Love (S8 E4)

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:01:00 GMT

In September 2018, Watford Football Club’s brilliant start to the season threatens the very existence of the club’s afterlife.

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Nothing To Fear (S8 E3)

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:01:00 GMT

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: In October 2015, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife must overcome her deepest fear.

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Till Death Us Do Join (S8 E2)

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In September 2018, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, a couple’s marriage is in crisis. Can Watford’s perfect start to the season re-unite them?

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Marked For Life (S8 E1)

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In July 2018, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife gets a tattoo. But it's a terrible choice. Will he be stuck with it for eternity?

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How Wonderful Life Is (S7 E4)

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In May 1977, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the ancient turnstile takes people to apparently fictitious matches. The situation is finally fixed.

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Losing Everything (S7 E3)

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In May 1977, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the ancient turnstile takes people to matches from before Watford FC existed.

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Like A Candle In The Wind (S7 E2)

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In May 1977, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the ancient turnstile takes people to random matches.

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A Sad, Sad Situation (S7 E1)

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In May 1977, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the ancient turnstile is jammed. If the residents can’t fix it, they’ll never get to watch matches from 1977/78 onwards.

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The Restoration (S6 E4)

Wed, 02 May 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In May 2018, the greatest footballer ever to play for Watford finally has his achievements properly honoured.

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The Long Goodbye (S6 E3)

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In January 2018, the Watford Football Club afterlife receives an unexpected visit from a former Head Coach.

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The Lost Cowboy (S6 E2)

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 23:01:00 GMT

A Dallas Cowboys fan is surprised to find himself on Occupation Road. He has no idea what he’s doing there.

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The Official Story (S6 E1)

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 23:01:00 GMT

In December 2017, the Watford Football Club afterlife has an unwelcome new arrival - a referee.

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The Overlapping Fullback (Xmas Special 2017)

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:01:00 GMT

At Christmas 2017, a fan from another club’s afterlife paradise wants to come and live in Watford's.

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Divided Loyalties (S5 E4)

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT

In September 2017, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, two former players - who played for other teams as well as Watford - become unsure which club they truly love.

(Thanks to the Watford FC Supporters Trust for their kind permission to use 'Copa De Ibiza Mescla Especial' from their 2004 CD 'Watford 'til I die'.)

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Never Too High, Never Too Low (S5 E3)

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT

In September 2017, residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife discover a controversial new way to get through the enforced boredom of an international break.

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The Plastic (S5 E2)

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 23:01:00 GMT

In August 2017, a glory-hunter is discovered in the Watford Football Club afterlife. A long-standing resident tries to get rid of him.

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The Tribute (S5 E1)

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:01:00 GMT

In summer 2017, the Watford Football Club afterlife stages a match in tribute to Watford’s greatest-ever manager - but it doesn’t turn out as intended.

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One Man Alone (S4 E4)

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 23:01:00 GMT

In May 2017, a fan in the Watford Football Club afterlife can’t bring himself to blame Walter Mazzarri for Watford’s problems - despite everyone else wanting the head coach out.

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A World Without Beauty (S4 E3)

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:01:00 GMT

In May 2017, Watford’s unattractive football under Walter Mazzarri makes a former manager want to quit the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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Going Backwards (S4 E2)

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 23:01:00 GMT

In April 2017, Watford’s lack of progress under Walter Mazzarri means a new arrival doesn’t want to enter the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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Boring Boring Watford (S4 E1)

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:01:00 GMT

In April 2017, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the dull football under head coach Walter Mazzarri makes the club’s founder question whether he wants to carry on being a Watford fan for eternity.

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Fanzines Are Bad For You (Spring Special 2017)

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 23:01:00 GMT

In March 2017, the launch of a new fanzine unsettles the Head of Programmes in the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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Not Quite Managing (S3 E4)

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

From 2012 to 2015, a former Watford manager is adamant that the club won’t get promoted to the Premier League if they persist with appointing Head Coaches instead of managers.

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Up For The Cup (S3 E3)

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:01:00 GMT

In January 2017, residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife take steps to restore the lost magic of the FA Cup.

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Deconstructing Harry (S3 E2)

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:01:00 GMT

In December 2016, the antics of Watford’s mascot - Harry The Hornet - affect a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife.

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The Great Man Is Gone (S3 E1)

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:01:00 GMT

With Graham Taylor no longer around, and new people running the club, the spirit and values of the Watford family come under threat.

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When We Collide (Xmas Special 2016 )

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT

At Christmas 2016, the afterlife paradise reserved exclusively for Watford fans is violated by ‘them from up the road’.

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Only Till I Die? (TFTV Special)

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT

In 2012/3, after the Pozzo family acquires Watford Football Club, its afterlife receives an upgrade. Not everyone welcomes the changes. (This is the original Hornet Heaven story from Volume 2 of the Tales From The Vicarage books.)

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We Shall Not Be Moved (S2 E4)

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:01:00 GMT

In February 2016, a season ticket holder has died from indignation at being forced to move 12 seats along the Upper Graham Taylor Stand. Now he’s in the Watford Football Club afterlife, will he calm down?

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The Great Escape (S2 E3)

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:50:00 GMT

In 1990/1, with Watford marooned in the relegation zone, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife starts a campaign to oust club chairman Jack Petchey.

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Lads United (S2 E2)

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMT

In August 2016, the arrival of two 20-something lads causes social unrest in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Can the older residents change their ways?

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The Family Club (S2 E1)

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:00:00 GMT

At the end of 2015/6, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to stop the spread of an upsetting rumour that Quique Sanchez Flores will be leaving Watford.

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Acceptable In The 80s (S1 E4)

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:05:00 GMT

In September 1980, the bliss of the Watford Football Club afterlife is disturbed when the newest arrival turns out to be a football hooligan.

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We've Got Lloydinho (S1 E3)

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:02:00 GMT

In November 2015, the residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife do what they can to deter Lloyd Doyley from playing for another club.

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We Was Robbed (S1 E2)

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:00:00 GMT

In August 2015, a theft in the Watford Football Club afterlife means the residents can only revisit the two most miserable seasons in the club’s history. The thief must be found.

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The Turnaround (Series 1 Episode 1)

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:58:54 GMT

In January 2015, a fan arrives in the Watford Football Club afterlife while the team are 2-0 down to opponents who are bottom of the table. He can’t see how Hornet Heaven can possibly be a place of eternal bliss.

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