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The Book Programme: Children's Books

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Introduced by Robert Robinson

Bookshops are again stuffed with storybooks, picture books, annuals and nursery rhymes ready for Christmas. The Book Programme dips into some and talks to children, parents and writers.

Best buys: Magnus Magnusson and Anne Wood, editor of Books for Your Children, make a selection for the under tens.

Authors Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Jill Paton-Walsh (Fireweed) talk about writing for children. Plus a children's choice for over tens.

Contributors

Presenter:
Robert Robinson
Reporter (Best buys):
Magnus Magnusson
Reporter (Best buys):
Anne Wood
Interviewee:
Roald Dahl
Interviewee:
Jill Paton-Walsh
Producer:
Will Wyatt
Source: Radio Times

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