Welcome to Rusty Nail and Friends - where every old object has a story to tell.
Step inside an old wooden shed where rusty nails, springs, wing nuts and other forgotten treasures come to life. They soon discover that being different is and adventure and often their greatest strength.
Rusty Nail and Friends is a collection of gentle audio stories for children and the grown-ups who love sharing stories with them. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or listening together on a journey.
Created and narrated by Granddad, these stories are filled with friendship, kindness, humour and imagination. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time or family listening, every episode invites children into a calm world where problems are solved through courage, teamwork and compassion.
Stories were originally written by Granddad for his family, and are now shared with children and families everywhere.
Open the shed door, enjoy these charming stories and subscribe for a new one each week!
Sprocket and Pinion Take Flight! - Gearoni Industriano, Part Two
It doesn't take the ever creative sculptor, Mr Gagini, long to make good use of Sprocket and Pinion and they become part of his masterpiece Gearoni Industriano.
However, sadly, his work of art was destined never to be acclaimed as such.
After years of being passed around from the flower show, church jumble sale, an old antique shop window and finally the dust cart, Gearoni Industriano finally ended up being tossed unceremoniously into the river, almost sinking a passing canoist!
You can only imagine Sprocket and Pinion's relief on finally finding sanctuary in Morris Wainwright's scrap box with Rusty and the others.
9 Oct 2026
The Wind of Change Part Three: Journey's End and New Beginnings
The adventure continues, and this time Rusty Nail and her friends are finally on their way to the seaside! But their journey takes an unexpected turn when they discover that they aren't the only passengers in the luggage van. A mysterious stranger is up to no good, and the friends soon find themselves caught up in an extraordinary attempt to stop a very determined picture thief. With Peter Verny's quick thinking, a rather unfortunate barrel of vinegar and one particularly brave little wingnut, the friends manage to deal with the problem. But their biggest adventure is still ahead of them. At last, they reach Clifftop Bay and stand together on the edge of the cliffs, looking out across the sea. Now they must find their way down to the beach and, perhaps, find somewhere to live. Will they find the beach hut they've been dreaming of? And what will their new life by the sea be like? Join Rusty Nail, Sprocket, Wingsey Nut, Young Pinion, Springaling, Peter Verny and the Two-faced Nut for the exciting conclusion to The Wind of Change. A story for children and grown-ups to enjoy together. 🎧 Listen, watch and share — and join Rusty Nail and her friends for their next adventure!
8 Oct 2026
Flying Sausages and Pork Chops - Gearoni Industriano, Part One
Before they became two of Rusty Nail's closest friends, Sprocket and Young Pinion had already lived extraordinary lives.
Join Barry as he tells the remarkable tale of an old butcher's bicycle, a disastrous delivery with sausages and pork chops flying in every direction, an eccentric sculptor, and a mysterious work of art called Gearoni Industriano.
It's a story packed with laughter, unlikely adventures and unexpected twists that begins many years before the friends ever arrived in Morris Wainwright's garden shed.
A gentle, imaginative tale full of quirky characters, warm humour and the first part in the story of how two forgotten pieces of machinery discovered that every old thing still has a place in the world.
29 Sept 2026
The Wind of Change Part Two: Journey into the Unknown
Rusty, Sprocket and their friends have set off on their journey to the seaside — but getting there proves rather more complicated than they expected.
Following the railway tracks seems to be the obvious answer, especially when Peter is convinced that the tracks must lead them straight to the sea. But as darkness falls, the travellers take shelter in a mysterious railway tunnel, where they meet a rather helpful rat and discover that there may be a much easier way to continue their journey.
Unfortunately, travelling by train isn't quite as straightforward as they had hoped. There are noisy locomotives to avoid, a handcart that doesn't survive the journey, and an unexpected plan involving the railway station and some rather unusual luggage.
Will they make it onto the train to the seaside? And just what will they have to share their carriage with? Join Rusty, Sprocket, Peter and the others for the second part of The Wind of Change — The Journey into the Unknown.
29 Sept 2026
The Wind of Change Part One: Nothing Ever Stays the Same
Nothing ever stays the same…
Winter has arrived in the old shed, and Rusty Nail and her friends are facing some very unwelcome news. Morris Wainwright has gone, his house is about to be demolished, and a huge new bypass is going to be built right where their old home stands. With the bulldozer already waiting on the lawn, there is no time to waste. Rusty decides that they must leave before the shed is destroyed — but where can they go?
Then Sprocket discovers something that could change everything: a map of England showing a row of beach huts beside the sea. And so begins a brand-new adventure…
Can Rusty, Sprocket, Peter Verny, Young Pinion, Springaling and the Two-faced Nut make the long journey to the seaside? Will Peter manage to keep up? And what will they find when they finally reach the coast?
Meanwhile, leaving their old shed behind proves much harder than they expected. The Wind of Change is a gentle and sometimes poignant story about friendship, loss, new beginnings and finding the courage to move on when life suddenly changes around you. Join Rusty Nail and all her friends as they set off on their next great adventure. 🌿
Rusty Nail and Friends — where being different is an adventure.
13 Sept 2026
The Great Shed Rescue
When Morris Wainwright decides to turn the old garden shed into a summerhouse, Rusty Nail and her friends face a terrible prospect - they may lose their home! But Springaling has an idea. If they can't stop the shed being changed into a summerhouse, perhaps they can change the plans instead!
With a little imagination, a lot of teamwork and some very unusual ideas, the gang set about converting their shed into the garden shed of their dreams. Will Morris and his new bride approve of their surprising new shed? And will Rusty Nail and her friends be able to stay together?
Join Rusty Nail, Sprocket, Young Pinion, Springaling, Peter Verny and all their friends for another gentle and humorous adventure from the shed. A cosy bedtime story for children aged 6–9, narrated by Barry James Freeman.
🌙 Settle down, get comfortable and enjoy another adventure with Rusty Nail and Friends. If you enjoy our stories, please subscribe and come back for more cosy tales from the garden shed.
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13 Sept 2026
The Friendum
Rusty Nail discovers that a brand-new shed has appeared next door, and suddenly the friends begin wondering whether it might make a better home than their old shed. But Peter Verny has an idea. He calls it a Friendum - although nobody seems quite sure what a Friendum actually is!
Join Rusty, Sprocket, Peter Verny and their friends for another gentle, cosy adventure filled with friendship, curiosity and a little bit of mystery.
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19 Aug 2026
The Sally Race - around the lighthouse
Morris Wainright has made a very foolish bet…
Determined to prove that his old motorbike is faster than the Red Menace's, he agrees to race all the way to Sally Lighthouse and back. But when the race begins, things quickly become rather more complicated than Morris expected!
Can Rusty, Wingsey, Sprocket and Young Pinion find a way to stop disaster without Morris ever discovering they were there?
Filled with gentle humour, daring adventure and a little bit of mechanical mayhem, The Sally Race is another cosy tale from the garden shed.
Perfect for children and grownups who listen with them, who enjoy gentle, imaginative adventures and stories where being different is an adventure.
If you enjoy Rusty Nail and Friends, please subscribe, to the channel and join us for more cosy tales from the shed.
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19 Aug 2026
Whatever are Oozats?
.Morris hasn't been spending much time in the garden, and Young Pinion is convinced something dreadful has happened. Before long, everyone in the shed is imagining the worst.
Will Morris sell the house? Will the old friends be thrown away? Peter Verny has the answer… they must form a committee! What follows is one of the funniest meetings ever held in the shed, full of misunderstandings, lively debates and Peter's wonderfully important plans.
But sometimes, the things we worry about turn out to be very different from the truth. Join Rusty Nail, Sprocket, Springaling, Young Pinion and all their friends for another gentle bedtime story filled with humour, friendship and a reminder that it's often better not to jump to conclusions.
Perfect for children and for families who enjoy calm, imaginative storytelling. If you enjoy our stories, we'd love you to subscribe and join us each week for another cosy adventure from the shed.
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13 Aug 2026
Welligog Green, The Rescue! Part Two
Welligog Green is trapped fast in the mud, and every struggle pulls him deeper. Can Rusty Nail, Springaling and their friends persuade the frogs to come to the rescue before it's too late?
Rusty promises to give them a huge party if they will help Welligog to escape from the mud. As the shed is finally returned to its proper place, friendships begin to grow. And when Rusty keeps her promise to the frogs and other garden creatures, Welligog discovers that sometimes the most unexpected adventures sometimes lead to the happiest surprises of all.
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5 Aug 2026
Welligog Green to the Rescue, Part One.
When a burst pipe turns Morris Wainwright's garden into a lake, the shed begins to float away! With no lifeboat in sight, the grumpy old Wellington boot, Welligog Green, is persuaded to become the crew's rescue boat.
Together, Rusty Nail and her friends set off on a daring mission to find the mysterious Stop Cock before the flood gets any worse. But just when it seems their adventure is over, Welligog finds himself sinking deeper and deeper into thick mud... Can anyone save him?
Another tale full of humour and friendship. Wonderfully imaginative storytelling.
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22 Jul 2026
The Rise and Fall of a Pilchard
How Wingsey Nut Found His Forever Home | Rusty Nail and Friends
Have you ever wondered how Wingsey Nut came to live in Morris Wainwright's old garden shed? Before he became one of Rusty Nail's closest friends, Wingsey had a very different life.
Once polished brass and full of purpose, he spent his days helping an ambitious decorator named Eric Pilchard. But when success goes to Eric's head, a chain of extraordinary events sends Wingsey on an unforgettable journey through dusty coal barns, roaring paint yards, shattered greenhouses and, finally, to the little shed where true friendship is waiting.
Filled with gentle humour, memorable characters and a touch of mystery, this heart-warming tale reveals how even life's greatest setbacks can lead us exactly where we're meant to be. Perfect for children aged 6–9, families, classrooms and anyone who enjoys classic storytelling with warmth, wit and imagination.
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17 Jul 2026
The Quivering Whiskers Episode
The Quivering Whiskers Episode
When Springaling meets a lonely little valve spring called Quivering Whiskers, he knows exactly what it feels like to be misunderstood.
Before long, the two become firm friends, and Quivering is welcomed into life in the old garden shed. But Quivering has one small problem. He loves helping others... and his bright ideas don't always go quite according to plan! What starts as a thoughtful surprise for his new friends soon leaves everyone wondering how they'll explain a rather unusual disaster to Morris Wainwright.
Filled with gentle humour, friendship and a few wonderfully muddled moments, The Quivering Whiskers Episode is another cosy adventure from the world of Rusty Nail and Friends—where even the biggest mistakes can lead to the warmest friendships. Perfect for children aged 6–9 and for family listening, beautifully narrated by Barry Freeman. If you enjoy Rusty Nail and her friends, we'd love you to like and share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy gentle humour and heart warming adventures from the shed.
17 Jul 2026
Springaling Springs into Action
Join Rusty Nail and Friends for a cosy adventure back in the old garden shed in Springaling Springs into Action!
When an unexpected problem in the shape of a big red apple lands on the bench it throws the shed into confusion. On hearing the cries of the little pips stranded inside the apple the friends try to figure out a way to get them out and send them safely into the orchard.
The ever-bouncy Springaling leaps into action to help save the day. With Rusty Nail, Wingsey Nut, Young Pinion, and the rest of the friends working together, the little shed soon becomes a place of excitement, laughter, and clever thinking.
Filled with warmth, humour, and the charming spirit of friendship, this delightful story shows that even the smallest spring can make a very big difference. Perfect for young listeners who love whimsical adventures, talking treasures, and heart-warming tales full of imagination.
7 Jul 2026
Welligig Blue Flies in
When Morris Wainwright paints the shed bright blue and hangs fairy lights across the garden, Rusty Nail and her friends become convinced that somebody very important is coming to visit. Could it be royalty? A millionaire? Or perhaps a famous gardener from the Chelsea Flower Show?
But when the guests finally arrive, the garden party quickly turns into complete chaos! Sandwiches fly through the air, children tumble into the pond, gnomes lose their heads, and poor Morris tries desperately to stay polite while his garden is destroyed before his eyes. Then, in the middle of all the confusion, something unexpected comes crashing through the shed window, a frightened little blue Wellington boot named Welligig Blue.
Can Rusty, Sprocket, Springaling, Young Pinion and the others help their new friend find a safe place to belong before the terrible party guests come looking for her? A wonderfully funny and heart-warming adventure filled with garden disasters, flying wellies, fairy cakes, and the beginning of a very special friendship.
30 Jun 2026
The Arrival of Mr P Verny
Step into the wonderful world of Rusty Nail and Friends in The Arrival of Mr P Verny!
Life in the old garden shed is turned upside down when a mysterious new arrival appears at the door. Curious, clever, and just a little unusual, Mr P Verny soon captures everyone’s attention, but who is he, and what secrets does he bring with him?
Join Rusty Nail, Wingsey Nut, Young Pinion, Springaling, and the rest of the shed friends as they discover that first impressions are not always what they seem.
Filled with humour, warmth, friendship, and gentle adventure, this charming story is perfect for young listeners who love imaginative tales, unforgettable characters, and cosy storytelling full of heart.
30 Jun 2026
The Tale of Rusty Nail
Every friend has a beginning, and this is Rusty Nail's.
Long before the adventures in the shed began, Rusty was just an ordinary nail with an extraordinary journey ahead of her. Discover how chance, kindness, and a little bit of luck brought her to the old wooden shed that would one day become home to a wonderful collection of unusual friends.
This gentle opening tale introduces the warm and imaginative world of Rusty Nail and Friends—where forgotten objects find new purpose, every character has a story to tell, and being different is something to be celebrated.
Perfect for quiet listening, bedtime, or sharing together, this heart-warming story marks the beginning of many cosy adventures filled with friendship, humour, and just a touch of magic.
If you enjoy this tale, don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss the next adventure from the shed.
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