The children's book programme introduced by Penelope Lively. When Where the Wild Things Are was first published, it was accused of being cruel, frightening and vulgar. Now,
25 years later, it is recognised as a masterpiece. Its creator, Maurice Sendak , talks to
Penelope Lively about his work, his influences, and his new book, Dear Mili - a newly-discovered Grimm's fairy tale. Producer SALLY FELDMAN