Episodes
| First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20091008 | 20120608 (R3) | Lift up the latch and come in, my dear' said Granny to the wolf. This Twenty Minutes explores the dark, sinister and enchanted world of fairy tales. Michael Rosen, AS Byatt and Richard Mabey take us into the woods - the realm where magic lurks, stange things happen, evil is vanquished and (usually) good prevails. Why do these tales and myths continue to exert such a powerful fascination for children and adults alike? The world of fairy tales explored by Michael Rosen, AS Byatt and Richard Mabey. Lift up the latch and come in, my dear' said Granny to the wolf. This Twenty Minutes explores the dark, sinister and enchanted world of fairy tales. Michael Rosen, AS Byatt and Richard Mabey take us into the woods - the realm where magic lurks, stange things happen, evil is vanquished and (usually) good prevails. Why do these tales and myths continue to exert such a powerful fascination for children and adults alike? The world of fairy tales explored by Michael Rosen, AS Byatt and Richard Mabey. |
| 20220915 | 20221004 (R4) | In Charlotte's Web, Wilbur the pig has to accept his best friend Charlotte is dying. `I'm done for," she replied. "In a day or two I'll be dead. I haven't even the strength enough to climb down into the crate." E B White's classic was published in 1952. Inspired by personal events, Mel Harris sets out to find out about some of the books available to children who are facing death and bereavement. Where are the contemporary alternatives to Charlotte's Web? What solace and support might children find in literature today? Can sad books also be funny? She talks to writers and storytellers, including our new Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. And she talks to children too. Contributors: Sue Hollingsworth, Myra Bluebond-Langner, Sally Nicholls, Esther Pittello, Joseph Coelho and Georgia Nasseh, with special thanks to the children involved. Produced and presented by Mel Harris A Sparklab production for BBC Radio 4 Can children\u2019s books help us face death and grief? In Charlotte's Web, Wilbur the pig has to accept his best friend Charlotte is dying. `I'm done for," she replied. "In a day or two I'll be dead. I haven't even the strength enough to climb down into the crate." E B White's classic was published in 1952. Inspired by personal events, Mel Harris sets out to find out about some of the books available to children who are facing death and bereavement. Where are the contemporary alternatives to Charlotte's Web? What solace and support might children find in literature today? Can sad books also be funny? She talks to writers and storytellers, including our new Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. And she talks to children too. Contributors: Sue Hollingsworth, Myra Bluebond-Langner, Sally Nicholls, Esther Pittello, Joseph Coelho and Georgia Nasseh, with special thanks to the children involved. Produced and presented by Mel Harris A Sparklab production for BBC Radio 4 Can children\u2019s books help us face death and grief? |