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"Who would have thought you could create a cat bed from a washing-up bowl, design a doll's house from an old shoe box or make a flower pot from a margarine tub - all on live television!"Valerie Singleton, Blue Peter presenter 1962-1972"My ultimate favourite has to be Tracy Island. I loved all the little details, such as the bendable pipe cleaner, palm trees and that it was compatible with the shop bought Thunderbirds toys."Konnie Huq, Blue Peter presenter, 1997-2008Blue Peter is the longest-running children's programme in the world. At its peak, before the days of streaming andsocial media, it notched up 8 million viewers an episode and received a thousand letters a day. Recently voted the UK's best children's TV programme of all time, it was - and remains - famous for its makes, all of which used inexpensive household items such as cereal boxes and squeezy bottles, as well as the essential sticky-backed plastic and rubber solution glue. This affectionate celebration of the favourite makes from the show, has facsimiles from the Blue Peter annuals and includes the iconic Advent Crown, made with wire coat hangers, tinsel and candles. A Christmas Door Decoration, made from a polystyrene ceiling tile, some more tinsel and a cake doily. A Luxury Cat Basket, made from a washingup bowl. Plant Pots using old margarine tubs. A Doll's House made from a shoebox (with furniture made from matchboxes). Plus, of course, the instructions for the Blue Peter version of Thunderbirds Tracy Island.

Were you terrified of the Daleks? Has the familiar Doctor Who theme ever sent a shiver down your spine? Did Saturday teatimes once mean gathering around the television to see where the TARDIS had landed each week? If so, Doctor Who at the BBC is for you. Nicholas Courtney (Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart in the series) traces the development of this incredibly successful series, which first hit our TV screens in 1963. As well as a galaxy of classic moments from the series, he introduces some of the great and good who helped make this series a national institution including many of the actors who ve played the Doctor and his companions, and some of the series most prolific writers and producers. Meanwhile Elisabeth Sladen the Doctor s trusty assistant Sarah Jane travels back in time to discover some little-heard radio gems. There s a 1974 location report from Dartmoor, The Ed Stewart Show broadcast live from Longleat in 1983, Radio 1 s Newsbeat on the recovery of a missing episode, and rare archive interviews with Terry Nation, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Douglas Adams and even the mutt-shaped K9. A wealth of comedy is also represented with clips from Hello Cheeky, Week Ending, The Skivers and Dead Ringers. The TARDIS is waiting, and the Doctor s friends are at the controls so hop on for a ride, and revisit the scary and fantastic glory days of Doctor Who.

Laugh yourself silly with this compilation of some of the most hare-brained, mind-stretching games ever to grace a quiz show: 'Cheddar Gorge', 'Gargle Gargle', 'Bedtime Stories', 'Good News Bad News', 'Tag Wrestling' and of course the legendary 'Mornington Crescent'. Spectacularly clueless as ever are Chairman Humphrey Lyttelton and panellists Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Willie Rushton (not forgetting the scorer, the lovely Samantha). It's the antidote to panel games. They're game. Are you?

The award-winning series Dead Ringers is back with highlights from its second television series. A huge hit on BBC Radio 4, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly, Mark Perry and Phil Cornwell star once again in the best impression comedy on TV. In this startling and hysterical alternate universe, David Dickinson is 'Auction Man', Mastermind gets 'sexed up', and Simon Schama and David Starkey battle it out - literally - in order to become television's leading historian. In other wicked moments, Delia Smith demonstrates How to Spectate, Ellen MacArthur tries her hand at some mundane chores, and Carry On Matron gets a Hollywood makeover. Others joining Tony Blair, George W. Bush, Ozzy Osbourne, Gandalf and Greg Dyke include card-playing comedy duo Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein. So, take a ringside seat for another TV swipe at the famous - and infamous - courtesy of Dead Ringers.

Action-packed original fiction for younger Doctor Who fans, starring the Eleventh Doctor with his companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams. Double-fronted books each contain two fast-paced, fun-filled adventures!Heart of Stone/Death RidersA monster made from moon rock is attacking an Earth farm in Heart of Stone. Everything it touches turns to stone - even people. Can the Doctor, Amy and Rory find out what the creature wants before it's too late?In Death Riders the Galactic Fair has arrived on the mining planet of Stanalan and the Death Ride roller coaster is really drawing in the crowds. But there's something sinister going on behind all the fun of the fair. Join the Doctor, Amy and Rory as they investigate...

Action-packed original fiction for younger Doctor Who fans, starring the Eleventh Doctor with his companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams. Double-fronted books each contain two fast-paced, fun-filled Doctor Who adventures! Essential reading for any young fan, combining two adventures in one book ensures fans are hooked and only too happy to read on...The Good, the Bad and the Alien/System Wipe Aliens have crash-landed in the Wild West and they're ready for a showdown in The Good, the Bad and the Alien! Can the Doctor, Rory and Amy work out which are the good guys and which are the bad? The Doctor finds himself trapped in a virtual world in System Wipe. As he tries to save the characters of the virtual world from being destroyed by a deadly virus, Amy and Rory must fight to keep the Doctor's body in the real world safe from the mysterious entity known as Legacy...Also available: Heart of Stone/Death Riders

Marais is one of the most fashionable parts of Paris. It exudes style and charm wherever you turn - from the stunning architecture of the classical hotels particuliers to the hip boutiques, cafes and bars that jostle for space among the narrow streets. Let Rula Lenska also guide you thorough Marais dramatic history too: the rise and fall of monarchs and religions, and chaotic revolutions have all played out here, then lose yourself amongst the grand buildings, enthralling museums and glorious, leafy squares.

Welcome to Saint-Germain-des-Pres, the heart of chic Parisian living. These gorgeous streets have long inspired the likes of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, Picasso and Oscar Wilde. Saint Germain shimmers with movie glamour too - so many films have been shot here; remember Jean-Luc Godard s masterpiece of the New Wave, 'Breathless'? This district is edgy, energetic - and in the cool 1950s & 60s, students from across the world flocked to the area as the epicentre of intellectual life. Aurore Kahan will guide you through some of the most exciting landmarks of the area, but take a detour whenever you feel like it. There are lots of side streets to get happily lost in, and of course plenty of cafes in which you can pause and watch the life of the city flow by. You can also visit museums, galleries, ancient sites and delightful Parisian shops.

Negotiate your way with Christian Rodska to the intellectual heartbeat of Paris, the Latin Quarter - so called as the students and professors debated here in Latin. You ve no doubt already sensed the air teeming with sophisticated thoughts; perhaps you ve passed a wine bar or two - replete with lofty discussion, or smelled the musty scent emanating from the 150 bookshops couched in this region. The most famous of all is the legendary Shakespeare and Company on rue de la Bucherie; an absolute must for book lovers. You can visit the Sorbonne, see ancient churches, visit the Pantheon and walk in the shadows of literary giants.

Montmartre is dominated by a holy hill, upon which stands Sacre-C ur, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Painters, composers, poets and singers have flocked here over the years, and in the company of Francois Anseaume, you'll find the shrine of a famous artist, the best bread in Paris, and can follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway, Edith Piaf and even Amelie Poulain - the all-conquering heroine of Jean-Pierre Jeunet s film 'Amelie'. Discover the favourite place of Manet, Monet, Sisley and Pissaro and enjoy the best views for miles around.

From bars and dance-halls to revolutionary triumphs, the Bastille is an area of Paris electric with creative energy and political fervour. Its history stretches from the dark medieval period to the buoyant, eclectic Paris of today. This area has long been a haven for creative types and it grew to be a major hub for artisans. But balancing this creative freedom was the domination of another institution in the area: the infamous Bastille, which later became a political prison under Cardinal Richelieu. This working-class neighbourhood became a hotbed of revolution and discontent during parts of the 18th and 19th centuries, catalysing one of history s most enigmatic revolutions... Nowadays this is still a lively neighbourhood, known particularly for its night-time revels, with some of Paris best bars only a stone s throw from the Place de la Bastille. Walk with Stephane Cornicard through the winding alleyways and intimate courtyards, and see what you can find in this resourceful part of this revolutionary city. You'll visit hidden streets and courtyards, vibrant markets, creative havens and journey past iconic buildings.

This complete Paris audio guide contains all five fascinating audio tours: Montmartre, The Latin Quarter, Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Pres and The Bastille. Narrated by Stephane Cornicard, Aurore Kahan, Rula Lenska, Christian Rodska and Francois Anseaume.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or an experienced Prommer, plan your summer through the 2014 BBC Proms season with the official Proms Guide. Contains:· brand-new articles on featured composers, insights on performers, new music and Proms Plus events · introduction to the season from Roger Wright, Director of the BBC Proms and Controller of BBC Radio 3 · full listings for every concert and event – repertoire, performers, time, location, ticket and broadcast information · details on how to book tickets· free season calendar to see all the concerts at a glance. With beautiful photographs and images throughout, this official Proms Guide is the most comprehensive way to plan your summer’s Proms visiting, watching and listening. The BBC Proms is the world’s biggest and longest-running classical music festival and features many of the greatest artists and orchestras from the UK and around the world in over 80 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall. There are also daily free Proms Plus talks, workshops, performances and family events.

Were you terrified of the Daleks? Has the familiar Doctor Who theme ever sent a shiver down your spine? Did Saturday teatimes once mean gathering around the television to see where the TARDIS had landed each week? If so, Doctor Who at the BBC is for you. Nicholas Courtney (Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart in the series) traces the development of this incredibly successful series, which first hit our TV screens in 1963. As well as a galaxy of classic moments from the series, he introduces some of the great and good who helped make this series a national institution including many of the actors who ve played the Doctor and his companions, and some of the series most prolific writers and producers. Meanwhile Elisabeth Sladen the Doctor s trusty assistant Sarah Jane travels back in time to discover some little-heard radio gems. There s a 1974 location report from Dartmoor, The Ed Stewart Show broadcast live from Longleat in 1983, Radio 1 s Newsbeat on the recovery of a missing episode, and rare archive interviews with Terry Nation, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Douglas Adams and even the mutt-shaped K9. A wealth of comedy is also represented with clips from Hello Cheeky, Week Ending, The Skivers and Dead Ringers. The TARDIS is waiting, and the Doctor s friends are at the controls so hop on for a ride, and revisit the scary and fantastic glory days of Doctor Who.

Our good friend the Doctor may continually jump from the past to the present and back to the future, but he's never really gone away. Since 1963 he has had a massive influence on our popular culture as this second volume of rare material illustrates. Doctor Who has long been a favourite source of inspiration for comedy shows including The Mary Whitehouse Experience, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue and Dead Ringers. It has also provided an endless source of features for programmes such as Nationwide, Pebble Mill at One, Woman's Hour and Talkback. All of these and more are featured here. We hear from no less than seven of the first eight actors to play the Doctor on TV: Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann all talk about what it's like to play the role, and the effect it has had on their lives. The Doctor's companions are also well featured, with Elisabeth Sladen, Louise Jameson, Matthew Waterhouse and John Leeson popping up in interviews recorded during their time on the programme. The issue of violence in Doctor Who is discussed by producer John Nathan-Turner, writer Kit Pedler and some very angry parents; director Paul Joyce takes us behind the scenes on the series; and there's a plethora of news items about the Doctor's many returns since 1989. So hold on to your hats the latest journey starts here!

In this fifteenth collection of the perennial antidote to panel games, regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden and special guests Rob Brydon, Jeremy Hardy, Victoria Wood and Ross Noble are given silly but hilarious things to do by chairman Jack Dee. So join Jack and company in these perennial favourites: New Definitions , Swanee Kazoo , One Song to the Tune of Another , Sound Charades and last, but certainly not least, Mornington Crescent. Other exciting rounds include 84 Chicken Cross Road', 'Complete Bellocs' and 'Grassington's Got Talent.' Listeners will know to expect inspired nonsense, pointless revelry and Colin Sell at the piano. Warning: some listeners may find the content offensive.

Sing and rhyme along with these 26 much-loved nursery rhyme songs! Includes: 'The Wheels on the Bus' / 'Down at the Station, Early in the Morning' / 'Row Row Row Your Boat' / 'The Big Ship Sails on the Alley Alley Oh' / 'London Bridge is Falling Down' / 'Jack and Jill' / 'Hickory Dickory Dock' / 'I'm a Little Teapot' / 'Polly Put the Kettle On' / 'Miss Polly had a Dolly' / 'Pop Goes the Weasel' / 'Five Currant Buns' / 'Ten Fat Sausages' / 'Peter Hammers with One Hammer' / 'The Grand Old Duke of York' / 'Girls and Boys Come Out to Play' / 'I Jump Out of Bed' / 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush' / 'Ring a Ring o'Roses' / 'I Hear Thunder, I Hear Thunder' / 'Incy Wincy Spider' / 'Heads Shoulders Knees and Toes' / 'If You're Happy and You Know it Clap Your Hands' / 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' / 'Wee Willie Winkie' / 'Ten in a Bed'.1 CD. 45 mins.

When Irene Spencer meets Vera Small at her daughter Lesley’s wedding reception, they embark upon a correspondence that is quite unlike any other in the history of letter-writing. Both Irene and Vera are happily widowed and endowed with errant offspring. They live in a world of church fêtes and amateur dramatics, but love nothing more than dipping their pens in the vitriol pot – while remaining the firmest of pen-pals. Feisty, naughty and endlessly funny, Ladies of Letters provides a hilarious insight into suburban friendships as they really are! ‘Quite honestly as I laid the last letter aside I felt a better person for having glimpsed behind the net curtains of Mrs Small’s and Mrs Spencer’s life.’ - Sue Townsend.1 CD. 1 hr 30 mins.

Kenneth Williams, Clement Freud, Derek Nimmo, Peter Jones and Paul Merton are the ‘Famous Five’ of Just a Minute: sparkling raconteurs whose sharp wits and skill made them consistently a pleasure to listen to.

A thrilling selection of weird and wonderful short stories from the pages of Doctor Who Annual.Jon Culshaw, John Leeson, Terry Molloy, Louise Jameson, Dan Starkey and Geoffrey Beevers read seven stories from the legendary Doctor Who Annual of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.In Justice of the Glacians the First Doctor gets into difficulties in a snowy wilderness. The Second Doctor, Jamie and Victoria fall into the clutches of the Mastermind of Space, whilst the Third Doctor and Sarah go in search of The Time Thief. The Fourth Doctor is taken prisoner with Leela on The Planet of Dust, then joins Romana and K9 for A Midsummer's Nightmare. The Fifth Doctor and Tegan encounter the Master at The Creation of Camelot, and the Sixth Doctor and Peri observe an intriguing Interface in time.Set the co-ordinates for nostalgia with these vintage tales, all featuring atmospheric sound design.

Seven colourful stories featuring K9 in the company of Sarah Jane, Brendan, Aunt Lavinia, the Doctor and Romana.Everyone's favourite mutt-shaped automaton fdiscovers that both outer space and 1980s Earth can be fraught with danger in these colourful tales from the pages of K9 Annual and Doctor Who Annual.Following their exploits in K9 & Company, Sarah Jane and K9 embark on a watery mission in The Monster of Loch Crag. In Powerstone there's something extraordinary in the cellar of Aunt Lavinia's house, and then K9 is the centre of attention at a Midsummer Night's ceremony in Hound of Hell. Later, Sarah finds that the thrills of a blockbuster movie set are all too real in The Shroud of Azaroth.K9's travels in the TARDIS are also covered in this collection: when the Doctor, Romana and K9 arrive at an intergalactic conference they must avert The Voton Terror. Later they're ensnared by the Light Fantastic on Planet UX80, and when the Doctor visits an old friend they encounter some very Reluctant Warriors.John Leeson, Bonnie Langford, Dan Starkey and Geoffrey Beevers read these nostalgic and much-loved adventures. "Affirmative!"(P) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution LtdReadings produced by Neil GardnerSound design by David DarlingtonExecutive producer: Michael Stevens

Geoffrey Beevers, Louise Jameson and Dan Starkey perform these stories and features from the celebrated book of the same name.First published in 1976, The Amazing World of Doctor Who thrilled fans with short stories and strips featuring the Fourth Doctor, Sarah and Harry in brand new adventures. It also supplied the low-down on the Doctor's past history and some of the foes he'd encountered to date.This nostalgic audio edition includes 'The Sinister Sponge', 'The Vampires of Crellium', 'On The Slippery Trail' and 'The Mission', plus 'A New Life' and 'Avast There' from the 1976 Doctor Who Annual. 'The Psychic Jungle' and 'Neuronic Nightmare' are multi-voice tales with thrilling sound design, and there are also charming mini-features on the Daleks, the Cybermen, the TARDIS and more.Dan Starkey (Strax), Louise Jameson (Leela) and Geoffrey Beevers (the Master) lend their vocal talents to these weird and wacky stories from the pages of the famous vintage book.Readings produced by Neil GardnerSound design by David DarlingtonExecutive Producer for BBC Audio: Michael Stevens©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

A classic BBC compilation of nursery rhymes, with light-hearted commentary from two BBC presenters.In this popular collection, actors Andrew Branch and Anne Rosenfeld perform over fifty fantastic nursery rhymes, from familiar favourites to lesser-known gems, speaking the rhymes aloud and chatting about their meanings. As they listen, children are encouraged to think about and appreciate the words, increasing their communication skills as they join in and play. Among the favourites included are: Humpty Dumpty; Sing a Song of Sixpence; Hickory Dickory Dock; Hey Diddle Diddle; Little Jack Horner; Polly Put the Kettle On; Mary Mary Quite Contrary; Doctor Foster Went to Gloucester; Baa Baa Black Sheep; Little Miss Muffet; Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat; Goosey Goosey Gander; The Queen of Hearts; Boys and Girls Come Out to Play; Oranges and Lemons; Wee Willie Winkie; The House That Jack Built and Little Bo Peep.This unique collection brings to life traditional nursery rhymes with music and sound effects to thrill a new generation,and is ideal for preschool children who can listen and follow along.

A collection of classic nursery rhymes and songs brought to you by the BBC. Join in with over 40 minutes of fun with familiar favourite rhymes including This Little Piggy, Incy Wincy Spider and Baa Baa Black Sheep. Pre-schoolers will love to sing, dance and learn with this traditional compilation of 30 cheerful songs. Head down to the farm with Old McDonald, count with One Potato Two Potato and discover the delightful joys of Hey Diddle Diddle with a CD that will soon become an essential soundtrack to those precious early years. The tracks in this collection are: This Little PiggyOld McDonald Had A FarmSing a Song of SixpenceBaa Baa Black SheepIncy Wincy SpiderThree Blind MiceFive Little Speckled FrogsBought Me a CatHickety Pickety My Black HenThe Farmer's in His DenA Farmer Went TrottingCock A Doodle DooHickory Dickory DockThe House that Jack BuiltOne Man Went to MowI Went to Visit the Farm One Day 12345 Once I Caught a Fish AliveFive Little DucksTwo Little Dickie-BirdsPussy Cat Pussy CatOld Mother HubbardOne Potato Two PotatoOats and Beans and Barley GrowTo Market To MarketTom Tom the Piper's SonGoosey Goosey GanderLittle Bo PeepThree Little KittensHey Diddle DiddleThe North Wind Doth Blow