A collection of programmes celebrating the wonder of children's literature.
Shirley Hughes works on her latest Alfie book and discusses her love of illustrating.
Exploring the landscapes that inspired Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons.
A group of primary schoolchildren learn to read over the course of a year.
How Edith Nesbit created a new kind of children's fiction, a blend of magic and realism.
The revolutionary science behind The Water-Babies and its influence on social reform.
Documentary about the extraordinary life of Finnish author and artist Tove Jansson.
Drama-documentary about the Swallows and Amazons author's secret life. (2005)
