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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.

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

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Weirleigh House

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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