
Ceri Houlbrook
Folklorist and academic involved in a National Folklore Survey for England and co-author of Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present, contributing expertise on customs and ritual.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 57min
Traditions, roots and local pride
Penny Mordaunt, a former MP and author, discusses her motivation for writing about British traditions, linking them to national identity. Ceri Houlbrook, a folklorist, emphasizes how modern customs can be authentic and relevant. Sunder Katwala examines the role of rituals in shaping patriotism. Muriel Zagha reflects on the shared experience of queuing for the Queen's funeral as a communal ritual, while Dr. Uran Ferizi shares insights on Albanian traditions and identity. The conversation explores how traditions can unify communities and adapt to modernity.

May 1, 2025 • 36min
Spring-Heeled Jack: Terror of Victorian London
Join Ceri Houlbrook, a lecturer in history and folklore and author of 'Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present', as she unravels the mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack—Victorian London's bizarre urban legend. They explore terrifying encounters, his supernatural powers, and how this figure embodied societal fears amid radical change. The discussion connects folklore with class struggles, reflecting on how legends like Jack mirror the anxieties of their time and evolve with society's landscape.