The Fairy Podcast Episode 3 - Richard Dadd & The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke

Fairies and madness, why are these subjects so closely intertwined? Nothing exhibits this close relationship more than The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke by Richard Dadd; painted in Bedlam Lunatic Asylum over a period of nine years and still incomplete, what drives artists to fanatically devote their lives to fairies?

Plus, coincidence or fate? Dan reveals a strange connection to Richard Dadd and Siegfried Sassoon, war poet and the final owner of The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke.

For a larger image and detailed account on The Fairy Feller’s Master Stroke visit The Tate Gallery website here.

Weirleigh House

More images and information on Weirleigh house can be found here.

You can submit your own stories and experiences for inclusion in the show by e-mailing us at stories@thefairypodcast.com

You can also e-mail the hosts directly at fiona@thefairypodcast.com or dan@thefairypodcast.com