Hornet Heaven

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Synopsis

Winner of the Silver award for Best Sport Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2017HORNET HEAVEN is an audio sitcom about being a football fan for life - and beyond.The setting is an afterlife paradise that's reserved for Watford fans after they pass away. It turns out that Watford fans aren't just Watford 'til they die. They're Watford for all eternity.Fans in Hornet Heaven get to see every Watford game for the rest of time. They can also go back and watch any Watford match from the past, over and over again. You could say it's to die for.Start with Series 1 Episode 1 (S1 E1) for an entertaining blend of football fact and character-based comedy drama that brings to life the reality of supporting a football club forever.

Episodes

  • Reversal (Easter Special 2024)

    29/03/2024 Duration: 16min

    In March 2024, as Watford Football Club’s fortunes decline, events in Hornet Heaven head in the wrong direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Founder's Day 2024 - REMIX

    22/03/2024 Duration: 41min

    To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the ascension to Hornet Heaven of Watford FC's founder Henry Grover, on March 22nd 1949, here's a re-edited and re-mixed telling of our story of his arrival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Half-Back (S23 E4)

    23/02/2024 Duration: 28min

    In August 1997, a former Watford player materialises in Hornet Heaven — but only partially.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How To Be Happy (S23 E3)

    16/02/2024 Duration: 28min

    In December 2023, a new arrival in Hornet Heaven attempts to go to every Watford game ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • If On A Winter's Night A Hornet (S23 E2)

    09/02/2024 Duration: 44min

    In February 2024, you — the listener — are transported via the medium of podcast into the eternal experience of supporting Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Fog (S23 E1)

    02/02/2024 Duration: 30min

    In December 2023, in Hornet Heaven, a former Watford player isn't seeing things with his usual clarity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • How The Grover Stole Christmas (Xmas Special 2023)

    22/12/2023 Duration: 28min

    In December 1964, with Watford facing two festive fixtures against Them Up The Road, a Hornet Heaven resident tries to make sure a double derby defeat won't ruin Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Shared Space (S22 E4)

    15/12/2023 Duration: 15min

    In September 2023, in Hornet Heaven, two Watford fans find themselves locked in a small room together. They have fiercely conflicting views. Can they find common ground?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Dead Ringers For Ross Jenkins (S22 E3)

    08/12/2023 Duration: 19min

    In August 2023, two club stalwarts from Watford’s glory days have been shut away in a lock-up garage in Hornet Heaven for nearly 40 years. Who are they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Truth (S22 E2)

    01/12/2023 Duration: 25min

    In August 2023, a new arrival in Hornet Heaven revisits old games and discovers he’s misremembered important details. What’s he got wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Field of Dreams (S22 E1)

    24/11/2023 Duration: 16min

    In Spring 2023, in Hornet Heaven, Watford’s greatest-ever forward receives an unexpected call-up.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Soap - Part Four (S21 E4)

    10/11/2023 Duration: 08min

    In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in Hornet Heaven helps a former player cope with Watford’s relegation. (Part Four of four.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Soap - Part Three (S21 E3)

    10/11/2023 Duration: 07min

    In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in Hornet Heaven helps a former player cope with Watford’s relegation. (Part Three of four.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Soap - Part Two (S21 E2)

    10/11/2023 Duration: 10min

    In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in Hornet Heaven helps a former player cope with Watford’s relegation. (Part Two of four.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Soap - Part One (S21 E1)

    10/11/2023 Duration: 10min

    In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in Hornet Heaven helps a former player cope with Watford’s relegation. (Part One of four.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Highlights Reel (#4)

    22/09/2023 Duration: 22min

    A bonus highlights reel before we get back to the new material with Series 21. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Highlight Reel (#3)

    17/09/2023 Duration: 23min

    We round off our first 100 episodes with the third of 3 highlight reels. We’ll be kicking off our second century with two new series this autumn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Highlight Reel (#2)

    12/09/2023 Duration: 18min

    The second of 3 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. We’ll be kicking off our second century with two new series this autumn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Highlight Reel (#1)

    08/09/2023 Duration: 20min

    The first of 3 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. We’ll be kicking off our second century with two new series this autumn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Being Henry Grover (2023 Summer Special)

    11/06/2023 Duration: 25min

    In June 2023, a Watford fan adopts an unusual way of coping with his negative feelings about the club. (CONTENT WARNING: Includes one instance of strong language that you may consider unsuitable for young children.)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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