About this episode

This episode features part one of the Russian story 'Helen the Wise', beginning with a soldier guarding a mysterious prisoner.

Send us Fan Mail Fresh from the Batt Cave this month comes part one of a three part 'Wonder tale' called "Helen the Wise". This is the story from Russia that begins with a soldier who is guarding a prisoner but has no idea who it is. This sets a long train of exciting events in motion. Support the show You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tanya Batt, Peter Forster

Topics covered

• children's stories
• Russian folklore
• adventure
• wisdom
• fantasy

Keywords

• Helen the Wise
• Russian story
• children's podcast
• adventure
• fantasy

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Books & works: Helen the Wise

Places: Russia

More episodes of A story and a song: musical stories for children

• Helen the Wise: part three · July 16, 2026 · 14 min
• Helen the Wise :Part two · July 9, 2026 · 13 min

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