We haven't posted in a while, but we worked on this piece a couple of years ago. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that engulfed a Welsh village school and houses on October 21, 1966, killing 144 people, including 116 children. My grandfather was one of the rescuers; something in him changed that day, and he never spoke of it.

As it is the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster on 21st October 2026, we felt it belonged here, in memory of all those who lost their lives in that tragedy.

Written, edited and soundscaped by Bethan Briggs-Miller

Narrated by Owen Staton

More information on the anniversary here: https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/aberfan-60-the-days-after/

Owen my have rescued Bethan from the tale tide but what will happen next? As they stand above Port Talbot, the memories of the Morfa Pit disaster still echoes round the hinterland below.

Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton

Twitter: @spectre_sea

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

Owen continues to try and look for Bethan with time running out before the Merched Beca finalise their plans...

Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton

Guest starring:

• Jo Hickey-Hall as Hedd
• Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)

*Jo has an amazing podcast called "The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast" chronicling peoples real life encounters with the fair folk. You can find out more here: https://www.scarlettofthefae.com/*

Twitter: @spectre_sea

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea