Tim Downie
@timdownie
Actor. Writer. Moustache. Ambassador for The Flying Seagull Project, Blue Sky Autism Project & The Sick Children’s Trust. Agents: Independent Talent & Lip Service Voices.
So incredibly excited to announce that #FolkLands has been shortlisted in the Entertainment category at the British Podcast Awards! We adore making our extremely homegrown show, with everything done by just us from beginning to end. To be in such illustrious company’s a very real honour!
Rituals has been selected in @Waterstones Summer pre-order promotions! You get 25% off from now until 24th July, using the discount code SUMMER26. Thanks SO MUCH to all who’ve bought it so far & contributed to the all important pre-sales! It means so much! www.waterstones.com/book/rituals...
Very excited to announce that #FolkLands has made the long list for the British Podcast Awards this year, in 2 categories! Voted for by a panel of industry experts! There’s also a Listeners’ Choice Award www.britishpodcastawards.com/listeners-ch... any votes hugely appreciated! #BritishPodcastAwards
Happy Summer Solstice to all who celebrate! May it bring peace and renewed energy to everyone 🌞
As the final episode of #HalfMan has aired, here are some BTS pics for you! A privilege to be a part of such an extraordinary thing. Incredible cast & crew all held together with a breathtaking script from the multi talented Richard Gadd. Whole series out on @HBO & @bbciplayer.bsky.social
Happy Beltane for all who celebrate! The final fires of May Day this time last year in Edinburgh. New episode of #FolkLands out now to welcome in the May, Strangers on The Shore out whenever you get your podcasts!
Justin and I are very excited to be taking part in the inaugural Whitby Hand of Glory Folklore Festival! We'll be appearing at Flowergate Hall, Sunday 3rd May at 12pm, talking all things folk from across the Dales. Do come if you can, would be great to see you there! #FolkLands
Brilliant time at @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social 2026 debut authors event, amazing company to be in. Totally colourblind & hilariously came in Penguin orange! My book Rituals: A Folk Journey Through The British Isles can now be preordered in hardcover & audio, out 22nd October! Link in my bio!
Fantastic time at the world premiere of All That Glitters at Dublin International Film Festival. Thanks so much to everyone in our packed audience for coming along & supporting. Huge congratulations to all the team involved, what a triumph! Can’t wait for you all to see it!
An excellent meeting at @EburyPublishing talking all things debut book! Exciting looking at cover designs for Rituals: A Folk Journey Through The British Isles. Available to preorder now in hardcover, audiobook & kindle! www.penguin.co.uk/authors/3261... #rituals #ebury #penguin #folklore
Here’s to a better year ahead for all, filled with peace, love, courage, hope, friendship, good health, adventures, laughter and magic. 💫❤️
I’m doing a Yuletide live signing event with Streamily on the 10th December, 7pm GMT/ 11am PST on my instagram. Join me for merriment, tunes and possibly moths. Prints available to order now streamily.com/timdownie. See you there on the 10th!
The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary is one of the most incredible events I’ve been to so far for my new book! Rituals: A Folk Journey Through The British Isles is now also available to preorder in Waterstones! Audiobook & US availability news coming soon!
I’m beyond thrilled to announce my new book, Rituals: A Journey Through The British Isles, is coming Autumn 2026! Folklore is everywhere & very much alive! I can’t wait to share my travels with you all. Available to pre-order right now! Ebury.lnk.to/Rituals
This is 48! Day off filming to spend with my family. Thanks so much for all your birthday wishes, very touched indeed! 🎈
On today’s episode of #FolkLands we go looking for the Straw Bear of Whittlesea, an annual winter custom set deep in the Cambridgeshire Fenlands. Expect sub zero temperatures, Woodwo's and plenty of Osses! Out everywhere you get your podcasts. Hope you enjoy!
Wondrous Wednesday news! We’re officially back with Geek Girl series 2, hitting your screens in 2026! Bring on the 90s band t-shirts ❤️
New #FolkLands! We’re in the glorious company of author Mark Valentine, & Tartarus Press co owner Ray Russell. Together we explore field & furrow, henge & barrow. Expect lay lines, ghosts & camper vans. The wondrous actor Jemima Rooper reads from Mark’s short story Seven. Hope you enjoy!
Another magical morning spent with the Druid Order at Tower Hill, welcoming in the Spring Equinox. A happy one to you all 🌱🌼 #druids #towerhill #spring #springequinox #druid #ostara #folklore
New #FolkLands merch! Glorious, brand new caps have arrived in a limited run, to celebrate the Spring Equinox. In bold burgundy & nifty navy, you too can look as good as this… Please follow www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Folk... to be notified when the new caps drop on the 20th March!
New Podcast! #Outcasts: Live in North Carolina is out now! Listen to it everywhere you get your pods. Enjoy!