The Legend of Black Humphrey

In a trip to the seaside, a “Weird in the Waves” episode if you like, Nat tells the tale of Black Humphrey, an infamous smuggler, wrecker, possible pirate, spell caster and general wrongun. On Whipsiderry beach, just north of Newquay, you’ll find a small rugged island which, bears the name Black Humphrey’s rock. Today’s episode explores how this rock got it’s name.
As well as telling this twisty tale of ghost ships, phantom sailors and tragedy, Nat explores the history behind the legend. Including uncovering an ancient method of communing with drowned sailors, used by wives, mothers and sweethearts along the Cornish coast.

Thanks to the wonderful voice actors who for this episode are:
Ian Higton as Black Humphrey
Owen Staton as Richard Petherick
Emily Elle Watts as Jane Lissum
Trevelgue head crowd played by:
Liz Barclay
Rhiannon Barrow
Bryan Bland
Olie Campbell
Steph Lay
Andy Skilton

Check out further information and photographs on the show blog weirdinthewade.blog
Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig
Theme music and The Sea piano theme by Tess Savigear