The Idiots' Waltz

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the discordant tale that is 'The Idiots' Waltz'.  Set in 1974, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator play along with Smiler Morton and Gawper Allsop's dissonant aural sabotage of a live recording of a music class performance. However, Smiler and Gawper's discordant playing leads to unexpected harsh consequences. "Well done, class. We'll listen to the recording during the next lesson…" https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the eerie story that is 'An Illuminating Encounter'. Set in 1972, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Bats Malone witness the investigative genius of Simon Wainwright and Vikram Singh, who work to discover the identity of the terrifying spectre known as The Illuminated Fiend. "What was this creature, who was this ghoul?" https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the hirsute tale that is 'Stubble and Whiskers'. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator, Smiler Morton and Gawper Allsop attempt to gain illicit entry to an X-rated film. "They're impressive moustaches, lads. But I've still got to ask. How old are you?"  https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the body slam of a story that is 'Tub Horton versus The Weasel'. Set in 1973, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Beaky Miller provoke a flattening encounter between a handbag wielding posse and that notorious heel wrestler, The Weasel. "Right, we'll see about him! Come on ladies." https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the theatrical tale that is 'Arise Sir Puffer, O Great Thespian'. Set in 1976, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator are amongst the school drama event audience who witness Puffer Patterson's astonishing recital of a piece of bawdy punk poetry written by Stumpy. "Wait 'til they hear what Puffer's got planned." https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the fast drawn story that is 'The Fastest Gumbo in the West'. Set in 1976, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator are joined by Stumpy's American cousin, Gumbo Sanderson, for a spud gun duel in the sun against the Blow's Downs Drifter. "He rode a black Raleigh Tomahawk, wore black Wrangler jeans." https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the excruciating tale that is 'A Supermarket Fate Worse than Death '. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator are horrified and helpless onlookers as Shiny Giles goes through Melanie Milton's shopping checkout at the local Key Markets store. "The man is finished…"  https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the riotous tale that is 'Two Merry Monks and Two Pairs of Clackers'. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator play key roles in the lunatic asylum that is the end of year 5th Form Revue stage show. Even they could not have foreseen the shocking and grotesque outcome of this last Thursday of school. "Oh Merry Monk, rise from your habit, reveal your glory, for all to see…"  https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the house shaking tale that is 'Cunningham's Tomb'. Set in 1978, Lanky Shinton and Chipolata Mick devise a heinous Poe-like plan to entomb the autocratic Science teacher, Mr Cunningham. Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator lend a hand with the diabolical plot. "In Science Block, no one can hear you scream or shout."  https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/  

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the red hot tale that is 'A Bite To Remember. Set in 1977, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator help out with the pungent plot that  Chutney Barton and Gusty Burton devise to knock that crowing rooster, Boaster Hawkins, off his perch. "Ah, ah, I know what you're thinking, is this a hot spice or are they bluffing? But to tell you the truth, I forgot myself in all this excitement." https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/