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Harford: An Oral History

Harford: An Oral History

Written by: Dan Hooper
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Welcome to Harford: An Oral History—a surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict.


Written and performed by Dan Hooper.


Launching 20th February 2025 with two episodes, followed by new episodes every month.


Cover image: Haverfordwest Castle by Roger Gittins, used under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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Dan Hooper
Episodes
  • The Library

    The Library
    Jun 25 2025

    A hostage situation unfolds at the local library. A negotiator arrives in town, ready to work his magic. But instead, is there something more personal he needs to resolve first?


    This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is 2054 Tokyo by Blackout Memories.


    You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

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    14 mins
  • The Portal

    The Portal
    May 21 2025

    THE PORTAL: A wannabe estate agent is tasked with selling an unsellable property. They succeed, but in Haverfordwest, every deal comes with strings attached, and the devil really is in the detail.


    Music: Desert Wind by Tellsonic

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    13 mins
  • Reenactment

    Reenactment
    Apr 22 2025

    A battle reenactment spirals out of control, leading to a Cold War-era dictatorship in a small Welsh town. What begins as historical homage turns into a ruthless regime of paranoia, propaganda, and gulags by the Happy Shopper.


    Music by SOULFULJAMTRACKS via Pixabay


    If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

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    11 mins

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