When We Were Very Young

Synopsis

Series which reveals the enchanting story of our childhood reading.

This opening part looks at our very first books and the picture-book heaven they create for under-fives, exploring the magical interplay of words and pictures and how they begin to shape our childhood imagination.

Featuring favourites from The Tale of Peter Rabbit to Charlie and Lola, from Noddy to Thomas the Tank Engine, plus modern classics such as We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Each Peach Pear Plum.

There are also interviews, readings and demonstrations of their art from leading writers and illustrators including Michael Rosen, Shirley Hughes, Alan Ahlberg and Lauren Child.

Broadcasts

1. Wed 5 Nov 2008
   21:00
   BBC Four
2. Thu 6 Nov 2008
   00:10
   BBC Four
3. Thu 6 Nov 2008
   03:10
   BBC Four
4. Sat 8 Nov 2008
   19:00
   BBC Four
5. Sun 9 Nov 2008
   01:45
   BBC Four
6. Mon 9 Feb 2009
   19:30
   BBC Four
7. Tue 10 Feb 2009
   01:00
   BBC Four