Shott Stories
A podcast for primary school children, teachers, or anyone who’s struggling for ideas for their stories. Join Richard and the children of Grayshott CE Primary School as they produce ideas from thin air that YOU can go on to ponder, develop, write, forget, or use any way you see fit. From mystery to adventure, from science fiction to fantasy, you’ll get a new idea every week. email your ideas to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk
Episodes

Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
16 min
Join Cian, Ivy, Polly, Haydon and I as we conjure a tale from the mists of the North; a tale of Sven the Slaughterer and his marauding Viking band as they come up against retired Roman general, Marcus Maxidius III, in Hull! Who will emerge victorious? Send in your ideas to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk We'd love to hear from you.

May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
21 min
Haydon, Ivy, Polly, Cian and I finish off the tale of Jamie Stevens. He's hiked into the woods to find a special fungus to cure his father. What he finds with it is terror and confusion. There are wolves, monsters, madness and a long discussion about how the ending has to be. Send your writing and ideas to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
20 min
We're back! Join Cian, Ivy, Polly, Haydon and I as we begin the adventure of Jamie Stevens, hiking into the woodland wilderness of Washington State to find the Silence Mushroom, a special fungus that can cure his sick father. Will he succeed? Will Bigfoot be involved. Will he know what is real and what isn't? Send us your ideas for next week by emailing shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025
19 min
Join me, Haydon, Polly and Ivy as we turn our attention to the world of Fairy Tales. Get ready for the story of Princess Helen, distantly related to a goblin, and her fate at the hands of Sir William. There are magic sceptres, flying cats and all manner of other things. email your ideas and goblin names to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
26 min
Cian, Polly Haydon and I share a very good listener contribution (complete with casting and director suggestions) and then get on to finishing off our 'brain implant' science fiction story. Listen along with us as Haydon's brain literally melts live on air. Send your ideas and writing to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
12 min
Cian, Haydon, Polly and I read out a submitted piece about our old story, Space Heist, then we start thinking about a science fiction story about brain-computer interfaces and digital immortality. We're going to finish this one on Friday so get your ideas to us before then by e-mailing shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
23 min
We're back! Half term is done and we're here with our first ever romance. Join Polly, Ivy, Cian and I to explore the story of Lisa and George, the couple in love but separated by a relatively short plane ride (and someone called Claude). Will they find their happily ever after? Send your ideas and writing to us at shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Feb 13, 2025
Feb 13, 2025
25 min
Join Ivy, me, Cian and Polly as we go all-action with the hero we invented two weeks ago. Royal Guard, Evelyn Wilkins is about to be out in the cold and on the run through the forests of Texas, pursued by the terrorists who wiped out her unit AND the armed forces who think she's responsible. Will she survive? You can email your ideas and writing to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Feb 7, 2025
Feb 7, 2025
15 min
Join me as I welcome some special guests to the podcast. Chayley, Lareena, Morgan, Louis, Theo and Sam are here to look at some interesting crossover ideas. Sonic the Hedgehog at Hogwarts, Percy Jackson vs Loki. Send us your ideas and writing to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
18 min
Join Cian, Polly, Haydon and I as we invent a character from scratch. Meet Evelyn Wilkins: professional soldier! We've got all week now to think of a story to put her in. Maybe you can help. Will it be a tense action/adventure or a bittersweet family drama? You can email your ideas or maybe a paragraph or two to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk




