That is normal (if somewhat scary!) They will turn into beans :)

good to know. thanks

I think perhaps we planted to late as we have 2 pods on 2 plants and none on the others. They don't seem to like the heat.

Favas are not summer vegetables even in the British Isles. They don't relish heat. Also yours look a bit etiolated. Perhaps it's the fence behind reducing the available light.

nah, it's the house that you don't see that's blocking light.

I'll try them elsewhere in early aug direct seed.