Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Morpurgo

In the first of four programmes across 2025 marking the 300th anniversary of the publication of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Hannah French explores the Violin Concerto in F minor, RV297 - better known as Winter.From the trembling, teeth-chattering cold of the first movement to the fireside warmth of the second and the slippery ice and chill winds of the last, in this concerto Vivaldi vividly depicts the harsh brutality of the Venetian winter. Hannah considers the context and inspirations for the music, and shares other early music influenced by the season of frost and darkness. She talks to violinist Daniel Pioro, whose new recording of The Four Seasons couples Vivaldi's music with new poetry by Michael Morpurgo, about what Vivaldi's Winter means to him. And she sends us a sonic snapshot from a recent trip to the Venetian Lagoon, which completely froze over in the brutal winter of 1709 to devastating effect to local communities.To listen to this programme using most smart speakers just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play The Early Music Show".

Spring is Michael Morpurgo's first non-fiction book for adults in almost 40 years and the book itself is a portrait of waiting for the seasons to change. In a fascinating conversation he expertly leads us through the landscape he has lived in for over four decades, to share his appreciation of those green shoots, migrating birds and flowing waters that when observed properly, teach us so much about flourishing youth, nurturing growth and why it is so important to have a connection with nature.

As farmers prepare for another march at Whitehall in protest at the government's inheritance tax plans, Michael Morpurgo discusses the growing divide between city and countryside. 'The family farm, still at the heart of rural England,' writes Michael, 'is under threat, more than ever'. Michael reflects on how, during World War Two, we needed to produce all the food we could in order to survive. He argues that, as an island nation, taking food security for granted, even today, is risky. And he says there is a real sense these days that our pastoral roots are being 'reshaped irrevocably...by those who don't know or love the countryside.' Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Peter Bosher Production coordinator: Liam Morrey Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

In today's festive show we have a new chat with one of Britain's best loved children's authors, Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE, about retelling the bard's work for a modern audience in his Tales from Shakespeare and we get to bring in games in the form of live D&D shows in the RNIB Library, and we find some festive and not so festive brand new audiobooks.

In this engaging episode of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, Sharon Callen explores how to establish a thriving literacy environment for the year ahead. With her hallmark blend of enthusiasm and expertise, Sharon shares actionable insights to help teachers create purposeful, connected, and engaging spaces for students to learn and grow.Sharon begins by emphasising the importance of seamless literacy routines, offering a roadmap for integrating key tools like the writer's notebook, reading journal, classroom library, and word walls. She highlights the Teachific platform, showcasing its curated resources, including grade-specific literacy units designed to launch reading and writing workshops with ease. Sharon illustrates how these routines can evolve into meaningful learning experiences, emphasising the natural connection between reading and writing to foster deeper engagement.The conversation dives into practical resources, including sample spelling planners and a comprehensive spelling scope and sequence, ensuring teachers have the scaffolding needed for consistent word work. Sharon underscores the value of linking spelling to the processes of reading and writing, empowering students to transfer word knowledge across contexts.The episode also celebrates the art of the read-aloud, a daily ritual Sharon champions for its role in teaching reading strategies, expanding vocabulary, and nurturing comprehension. From selecting the perfect chapter books for younger readers to spotlighting captivating texts like The Fox and the Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo, Sharon shares tips for building a library that excites and inspires.Finally, Sharon explores transformative assessment strategies, including conferring and the groundbreaking Listening to Reading, Watching While Writing Protocol. This episode is a treasure trove for educators seeking a confident, connected start to the literacy year. Tune in for tools, inspiration, and a wealth of practical advice!READ THE BLOG HEREJOIN TEACHIFIC NOW AND SAVE!Join Teachific  today. Access thousands of resources and a growing number of 'anytime' courses within your membership.FURTHER INFORMATIONTune in to "Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy," a free podcast where accomplished literacy educator Sharon Callen and her team share valuable insights and tips. With over 30 years of experience, they provide strategic learning solutions to empower teachers and leaders worldwide.  Subscribe on your favourite platform for exclusive literacy learning content.  Apple, Spotify,  Google, YouTubeRead our insightful blogs, which make valuable connections between resources, podcasts and courses.Visit our Cue Learning website and sign up for the Teacher's Toolkit Weekly newsletter to stay updated on resources, events and discover how Cue can support you and your school.Explore Teachific, our vast collection of PDF resources, to enhance your teaching toolkit. And get even more support from our growing number of 'anytime' online courses.Connect with the latest news and other educators by joining our Teacher's Toolkit Facebook groupExplore upcoming live or online webinar  eventsHave questions or feedback? Reach out to us directly at admin@cuelearning.com.au

This episode is an exploration of Michael Morpurgo's novel "Private Peaceful" and the true stories that inspired it. During the First World War, 306 British soldiers were executed for "cowardice" (lâchté) - some as young as 16. This episode uncovers how Morpurgo transformed this dark chapter of history into an unforgettable story of two brothers. Perfect for intermediate English learners, we'll explain key vocabulary, historical context, and the journey to justice that finally came in 2006 when these soldiers were pardoned.Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription.------------------------- The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale en anglais, débarrassez-vous de vos croyances limitantes sur l'apprentissage de l'anglais, découvrez des astuces pour ne plus faire les erreurs les plus fréquentes et apprenez-en plus sur la culture britannique !------------------------- Vous voulez pratiquer votre anglais à l'oral pour gagner en aisance et ne plus avoir peur de parler anglais ?Nous organisons deux fois par mois des cours de conversation en anglais en ligne : le lieu idéal pour parler anglais en toute décontraction dans un petit groupe motivé ! Prochaines dates, tarifs et inscriptions ici : https://www.declicanglais.com/ateliers-------------------------Vous souhaitez aller plus loin et améliorer votre anglais sous tous ses aspects mais ne savez pas par où commencer, quelles ressources utiliser ? En vous abonnant au Déclic Anglais Club, ayez accès chaque mois à 4 nouvelles leçons exclusives pré-enregistrées pour nos membres, avec des exercices fun et interactifs basés sur les sujets abordés dans notre podcast. Ils vous permettront d'améliorer progressivement votre écrit, prononciation, compréhension en anglais. Et avec la version Boost, les deux cours de conversation mensuels sont inclus, ainsi qu'un cours d'anglais en groupe dont le sujet est choisi chaque mois par les membres du Club ! Infos, tarifs et inscriptions ici : https://www.declicanglais.com/presentation-declic-anglais-club ------------------------- Pour toute question ou remarque, n'hésitez pas à nous écrire à l'adresse contact@declicanglais.com Notre site : www.declicanglais.com Retrouvez-nous aussi sur : Facebook / Instagram ------------------------ Soundtrack credits:Lindsay Tomasic: Future Perfect U/S, album: Mostly Acoustic, Soundcast Music, NYB Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Michael Morpurgo is a literary treasure. The author of War Horse and Private Peaceful, he's written around 150 books, loved particularly among children and young people. He's returned with yet another novel, Cobweb following a little dog heading to London in the aftermath of Britain's triumph at Waterloo. Morpurgo told Jack Tame that much like many of his stories, Cobweb was inspired by a friend of his who walked 250 miles from the West Coast of Wales to London on a drovers' road. Drovers' roads are the paths farmers would use to bring their livestock from their farms to the market, as back before vehicles and public transport became common, walking was the only way to reach the big cities. While researching drovers' roads, Morpurgo realised that their stories, and the stories of drovers' dogs in particular, aren't well known. “And I thought, that's a story that mostly no one knows, so why don't you tell it? Tell that tale? So that's what I did.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 19 October 2024, uniquely talented author Michael Morpurgo joins Jack to discuss his love for fact within fiction, a memorable discussion with Roald Dahl, and the intriguing inspiration behind his new children's novel Cobweb. Jack discusses team loyalty and his pride in wearing blue to Auckland FC's first match. Chef Nici Wickes shares a quirky tip to ensure the icing of your Hummingbird cake stays light and fluffy. And, in her new album, Kiwi musician Kimbra is circling back to her collaborative ways. Music reviewer Estelle Clifford delivers her verdict on the resulting sound. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Katie and Tania delve deeper into the story behind Michael Morpurgo and the National Theatre's WAR HORSE, and this week, we get real. Join us as we talk with Belinda Day, Senior Curator at the National Army Museum, about the REAL war horses, how they were kept and how high the standards of care were. Can you imaging managing a troop of horses in a battlefield? Neither could we! Find out how they did it. Hop over to YouTube and subscribe to our channel (Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast) to see the World War One 'horse furniture' and equipment that Belinda showed us and have a peek behind the scenes at the National Army Museum stores. Next week, we talk with Ted Heath and Glynn Jones about the modern cavalry horses and their lives. Don't miss it! Find our more about the National Army Museum: X - ⁠@NAM_London⁠ Instagram - ⁠@nam_london⁠ Facebook – ⁠National Army Museum⁠ Website - ⁠https://www.nam.ac.uk⁠ Book your tickets to watch War Horse on stage at a venue near you: https://www.warhorseonstage.com Join us on socials: Facebook: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast Instagram: Poles, Piaffe & Prossecco_Podcast YouTube: Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast. #equestrianpodcast #dressage #dressagetrainer #poleworkforhorses #yourquestionsanswered #expertadvice #equestrianlifestyle #prosecco #piaffe #warhorseontour #warhorse #warhorseonstage #nationalarmymuseum @nam_london

Sam has to leave the city to spend a week on a farm with his class.

Screenwriter, author and Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce joins Michael to speak about adapting Michael Morpurgo's novel Kensuke's Kingdom, as well as the art of adaptation, when adaptations go wrong, and his career as a writer of books for children.Kensuke's Kingdom is in UK cinemas now. Find a screening near you: https://www.kensukeskingdom.com/.Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series.Follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or drop us an email at ghibliotheque@gmail.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a bumper week for reviews, with Mark giving his thoughts on a raft of releases, including ‘Kensuke's Kingdom', Frank Cottrell-Boyce's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel about a young boy swept overboard and stranded on a desert island with a mysterious stranger; ‘My Neighbour Totoro', the classic Japanese animation about two sisters who move to the country to be near their ailing mother only to find themselves in an adventure with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby; and Sam Raimi's much-loved Spider-Man trilogy, which is back in cinemas this summer.   Simon reveals the results of the World Cup of Tom Hanks, along with the 1984 draw. Will Mark be able to predict the winners?   Plus, a special gift for all you Take devotees; Mark sits down to rewatch one of his absolute favourites, ‘Sex and the City 2'. You're welcome! Mwahahaha!  Timecodes (relevant only for the Vanguard - who are also ad-free!):  Kensuke's Kingdom Review – 7:10  World Cup of Tom Hanks Draw – 18:02  My Neighbour Totoro Review – 27:03  Spider-Man Trilogy Review – 35:58   Sex and the City 2 Review – 47:21  World Cup of 1984 Draw – 59:36    You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  A Sony Music Entertainment production.     Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts    To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Olympics gets underway, Michael Morpurgo says we need to take care that the event doesn't stray too far from the ideals of the Olympics and the Paralympics. 'The announcement this year,' writes Michael, 'that athletes at the Olympics will, for the first time, be awarded prize money - $50,000 for each gold medal - sets a precedent in the Games' 128 year history.' But, he says, 'over the next two weeks, I should like to think that the Olympics will uphold the spirit that has sustained the Games for so long... that the glory is in the laurel wreath or the medal, that the heroism is in the triumphs and disasters.'Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Peter Bosher Production coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Tom Bigwood

This week's guest is novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who tells Simon all about ‘Kensuke's Kingdom', his adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel, which sees a boy become stranded on a desert island after being swept overboard during a storm on a sailing trip with his family. The conversation is so good that we've got more in Take 2! Mark will be reviewing the film next week.   The Good Doctor Kermode gives his thoughts on various new releases, including ‘The Echo', a Mexican-German docufiction film, which blends detached observation with incisive commentary to capture the rhythms of life in the traditional Mexican village of El Echo; ‘About Dry Grasses', a Turkish-language drama about a disillusioned teacher in a remote village who, facing allegations of sexual misconduct, meets a colleague who may help make sense of the challenges at hand; and ‘Deadpool and Wolverine', which sees Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman don their superhero costumes and join forces for another Marvel outing in which Wolverine, recovering from his injuries, crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool, reluctantly teaming up to defeat a common enemy.   Expect some A+ witterings from Simon and Mark, who bravely and boldly ask: how can we be more ‘Brat' this summer?    You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  A Sony Music Entertainment production.     Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts    To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael meets fellow children's author Michael Morpurgo - author of over 150 books - including Kensuke's Kingdom, Private Peaceful and Warhorse. They talk words, writing, books and language and why it's so important that children learn to love reading at an early age.Producer: Maggie Ayre

Si ce podcast vous plait, ma lettre hebdomadaire vous fera du bien à coup sûr ! Je l'envoi chaque mardi, pour la recevoir cliquez ici : www.famille-epanouie.fr/lettre Retrouvez moi aussi sur :Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ameliecosneau/YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@famille_epanouieLa question de lire ou non des contes de fées aux enfants soulève des débats intéressants sur l'impact de ces histoires sur le développement psychologique et émotionnel des jeunes esprits. Les contes de fées, avec leurs personnages parfois enchanteurs et leurs trames souvent complexes, offrent une toile de fond riche pour l'exploration des thèmes universels tels que le bien contre le mal, l'amour, la perte, et le courage. Cependant, certains s'interrogent sur les messages sous-jacents véhiculés par ces récits et leur pertinence dans le monde d'aujourd'hui.Alors doit-on lire des contes de fées à nos enfants ? C'est la question à laquelle je réponds en vous expliquant mes arguments.Voici une liste pour vos enfants : De 0 à 3 ans : Mem Fox : "2 petites mains et 2 petits pieds"Zhihong He : "Que fais tu bébé ?"Hatsue Nakawaki : "Ne bouge pas!"Astrid Desbordes : "La tarte à la colère", "La cabane de nuit"...De 3 à 6 ans :Astrid Desbordes : "Ce que j'aime vraiment", "Mon amour"...Eve Herrmann : "On range", "Le diner aux bougies"...Satomi Hichikawa : "La tarte à la tomates", "Les voitures de Jibril"..A partir de 6 ans, vous pouvez introduire des romans plus longs, plus profonds et qui incluent une part de fantastique dans l'univers littéraire des enfants.Voici des auteurs que nous aimons lire : Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Daniel Pennac...Je vous souhaite une belle écoute et je vous invite à me laisser une note ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Ne repartez pas sans laisser un commentaire en expliquant ce que cet épisode vous a apporté.Prenez bien soin de vous et de vos rêves, pour prendre soin de vos enfants.

Badger culling could continue indefinitely in England under new government proposals which reverse earlier pledges to begin to phase out badger culls from next year. The Government says culls are working in helping to reduce TB in cattle. Now ministers say that in high risk and edge areas, which covers much of southwest and central England, culling could continue until the Chief Veterinary Officer deems that the situation has improved, at which point badger vaccination would be introduced. A consultation on the proposals has just been launched. The Badger Trust describes this as 'another appalling attack on a protected native species'.New rules on food labelling could be introduced to give more information about how and where its produced, but some farmers say it'll be costly and complex. Sheep farmers are benefiting from a spike in prices as Ramadan and Easter are both celebrated this month. Both events traditionally look to lamb as their meat of choice on these occasions, and farmers, processors and retailers, have all geared up for a busy time. We answer listener questions about religious slaughter, and the difference between stunned and non-stunned killing methods.The writer Michael Morpurgo and his wife Clare have long been advocates for helping young people learn more about farming and the countryside, so much so that they set up Farms for City Children nearly 50 years ago. It gives kids from urban schools a week helping to run the farm and learning about both farming and nature. For one of their latest projects, they've teamed up with the Woodland Trust to involve primary school children in planting trees inside what they call roundels.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

The writer Michael Morpurgo and his wife Clare have long been advocates for helping young people learn more about farming and the countryside, so much so, that they set up Farms for City Children nearly 50 years ago. Young people help run the farm and learn about both farming and nature. For one of their latest projects in Devon, they've teamed up with the Woodland Trust to involve primary school children, planting trees inside what they call roundels - a protective barrier, which keeps out livestock until the trees are big enough to become part of an agroforestry grazing system.MPs on The Science and Technology Committee have called on the government to publish its National Plan for Sustainable Pesticide Use which has been been delayed by six years. The report on insect decline and pesticide use says insects are vital for food security and describes government targets to reduce pesticide use by at least half by 2030 as ambitious and welcome, but also narrow and incomplete. The Royal Entomological Society, which gave evidence to the committee, says the decline in insects has serious implication for ecosystems - including agricultural ones We hear a lot about waste in food and farming and this week we are going to look at ways of using by products or waste products from agriculture as something useful. The Blenheim estate in Oxfordshire is in the middle of a trial to turn all its organic waste, including livestock manure and sheep wool, into a material that can be used to boost soil quality or as part of an organic fertiliser. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In today's show we celebrate World Book Day with Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson, Betsy Griffin and find out about the free £1 from RNIB.

‘Mijn hart was een boom' (9+) is een boek dat in de kast van geen enkele natuurliefhebber, verhalenverslinder of gedichtengenieter mag ontbreken. Michael Morpurgo, een van de meest geliefde auteurs uit Engeland, loopt dagelijks door het bos en zo ontstond dit boek. Samen met Yuval Zommer, voor wie wij ook veel liefde hebben, die het illustreerde. Van een oude olijfboom die zich Odysseus herinnert tot aan een piepklein boompje dat wordt meegenomen door een vluchteling: ieder verhaal of gedicht is een liefdesbrief aan de kracht van bomen en bossen. Mijn hart was een boom'is vertaald door Margaretha van Andel. Die ken je misschien wel als de auteur van ‘Verhalen van de Fladdertak'. Ook een prachtige bundel waarin bomen centraal staan.

Michael Morpurgo is one of the world's most prolific and successful children's writers. Out of his 150 books, his most famous is perhaps the 1982 novel "War Horse", which became a global theatre phenomenon with more than 3,000 performances and a film directed by Steven Spielberg starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The storytelling supremo speaks to Eve Jackson about the film adaptation of his 1999 book "Kensuke's Kingdom", which he says is the only movie of his books that he truly likes.

To celebrate World Book Day on 7 March 2024, RNIB is inviting blind and partially sighted children aged 5 to 12 to submit a short story on the theme of 'adventure'. The submissions will be judged by award winning children's author Sir Michael Morpurgo, and the overall winner will receive ten signed copies of Michael Morpurgo's books. Competition Rules The competition is open to any child or young person between the ages of 5-12 years with a vision impairment in the UK. The competition runs from 9am on 1 January 2024, to midnight 18 February 2024. Send in an original piece of writing up to 500 words in a Word document, MP3 audio or MP4 video, via email. The piece of writing must be based on the theme ‘Adventure'. Submissions must be in English. The use of AI, such as ChatGPT is not permitted. One submission per author: this will be the first entry emailed to us. The top three entries will be sent to award-winning author Michael Morpurgo for him to choose the final winner. All entries submitted will be read and shortlisted by RNIB's library team. Go to www.rnib.org.uk to learn more. Email all entries with the subject of “WBD competition” to lara.marshall@rnib.org.uk.  Image shows a picture of author Michael Morpurgo, an older man with balding head wearing a blue shirt and a red denim jacket. To his right are the words ‘World Book Day' and underneath them is a cartoon pencil with a light bulb on top.

In this episode, Krish is joined by Nelwina from the United Arab Emirates to review "The Butterfly Lion" by Michael Morpurgo! The Butterfly Lion is a story of a young boy named Bertie who befriends a white lion cub in Africa. Bertie is sent to boarding school in England and the lion is sold to a circus, and Bertie vows to reunite someday. This heartwarming story explores friendship, courage, and the enduring power of love. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share the book love!

Michael Morpurgo reflects on why Christmas is the perfect time of year for 'taking your time.' In a special edition of A Point of View, recorded on a walk near his home in Devon, Michael invites us to enjoy with him the crispness of a frosty morning, the dry leaves crunching underfoot and the 'frantic flurry of splashing and quacking ducks'. He takes us to his favourite wood, past the hill he used to roll down, his children rolled down and now his grandchildren, and on to the River Torridge where, a few days ago, he sighted an otter for the first time in 50 years - 'the best Christmas present I've ever had'. Producer: Adele Armstrong Recording and sound design: Andy Fell Production coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.

Bestselling children's author and winner of the Waterstones and Blue Peter awards Hannah Gold, author of THE LAST BEAR, THE LOST WHALE & her new follow-up to her award winning debut FINDING BEAR.Hannah chats about:How she decided on her (BA) Degree because it involved watching lots of TV!How her jobs reading scripts for theatre producers taught her about her own writingHow personal and professional heartbreak spurred her on to write a book that came from her heartWriting about climate change in a way that's digestible for childrenWriting a sequel to her prize-winning debutGuest Author: Hannah Gold Twitter: @HGold_author IG: @hannahgold_author Books: THE LAST BEAR by Hannah Gold, THE LOST WHALE by Hannah Gold, FINDING BEAR by Hannah GoldHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This FamilyHannah's recommendations:A book for fans of Hannah's work: The Boy Who Saved A Bear by Nizrana Farook, The Boy Who Met A Whale by Nirana Farook, The Girl Who Stole An Elephant by Nizrana FarookA book Hannah has always loved: The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo, Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C O'BrienA book that's been published recently or is coming soon: Gigantic by Rob Bidulph, The House with The Dragon In It by Nick Lake, Maya Gods by Maz EvansNovel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.

Katherine Rundell is an award-winning author, and widely acknowledged as one of the finest children's writers of her generation. Her new book Impossible Creatures is a clarion call to readers to fight to save precious creatures of all kinds before they vanish before our eyes.Sir Michael Morpurgo is a former Children's Laureate, and author of countless classics from Private Peaceful to War Horse. Michael founded Farms for City Children with his wife Clare, and in a new edition of his book All Around the Year, he documents life during a farming year, accompanied by poems from Ted Hughes. He is a passionate advocate for access to nature and reading for pleasure.The living things of the natural world – their wildness, strangeness, wonder and beauty – are a deep source of inspiration for both writers.Join Katherine and Michael as they explore the enduring power of storytelling, the special gifts of childhood, and why young people's right to nature, play and creativity needs defending now, more than ever.In partnership with LoveReading and LoveReading4KidsFind out more about Playful Green Planet#lovereadingBecome an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/ueembDonate to The RSA: https://utm.guru/udNNBFollow RSA Events on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/Follow the RSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theRSAorgLike RSA Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/Listen to RSA Events podcasts: https://bit.ly/35EyQYUJoin our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join 

Today Mt Roskill Grammar library manager, Catherine Ross, talks to Jesse about books for youngsters to read with the theme of 'conflict stories. She's reviewing the following: For 10/11+ War Stories, commissioned and edited by Michael Morpurgo and Stay where you are and then leave by John Boyne. For 12+ As Long s As the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh. For 13+ This Rebel Heart by Katherine Locke For 13/15+ Girl At War by Sara Novic and A Year of Ravens by Vicky Alvear-Schecter, Ruth Downie, Stephanie Dray, E.Knight, S.J.A. Turney and Russell Whitfield.

Michael Morpurgo reflects on age as he approaches his 80th birthday. 'The truth is,' writes Michael, 'that older people are increasing in numbers and will very likely continue to do so. This is clear. But the place - or the role - of older people in society is far from clear.' He says in a 'civilised society' we have to find better ways of bridging the gap in understanding between young and old. Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Peter Bosher Production coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor Adele Armstrong

Join us as we discuss a kid friendly gem similar to the classic, Robinson Crusoe. Michael Morpurgo, War Horse author, spins a tale of wonder and suspense in Kensuke's Kingdom, which is based on a true story.  After young Michael's parents simultaneously lost their jobs, his dad shocked the family by using their savings to buy a yacht. After 6 months of training, their journey around the world began! The adventure takes a surprise turn when Michael and his dog, Stella, end up overboard! Thankfully, they wash up on an island and meet a man, Kensuke, that had been living there since WWII! Michael thought  the old man wanted him for a prisoner. His assumption was proved wrong when the old man saved his life. A lesson for us all that first impressions are not always accurate. The beautiful story of how Michael and Kensuke learn from each other even though they are from different places and generations is too good to miss. When Michael told Kensuke that back home in England many things had, 'Made in Japan' on them, Kensuke replied, "I 'made in Japan' person." He laughed, "Very old machine, still good, still very strong." If you loved Kensuke's Kingdom, check out The Cay, by Theodore Taylor. Both stories tell about people making the best of things in the worst of times. Inspirational indeed! ======================================================================================================================= Be sure to let us know if you have read this novel or if you have books you would like to recommend.  You can join our Facebook Group, Recap Book Chat or leave us a voice memo. My favorite way to read is curled up with a soft blanket and a hot cozy drink in my hand. Currently my go to beverage is decaf coffee with Earth Echo's Cacao Bliss blended in. Ten powerful, organic superfoods that help with relaxation, joint pain, weight goals, and mental focus. Use my coupon code KATEM10 to get 10% off your order when you try their products. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Connect with Kate and Sheila online at www.recapbookchat.com Note that some of the links above are affiliate links to books and brands we love and ones we think you will too! Keep those pages turning and those book lights burning! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

Explaining Prince Harry's court case against Mirror Group Newspapers BBC media editor Katie Razzall and lawyer Mark Stephens talk Adam Fleming through the first day of the trial and discuss what Prince Harry will have to face when he takes the stand on Tuesday. Chris Mason is back after parliamentary recess and he tells us what Rishi Sunak had to say about illegal migration when he was in Kent today. And beloved children's author Michael Morpurgo talks about his new book, the environment, King Charles and children's literacy. Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Ben Carter with George Dabby and Rufus Gray. The senior news editors are Damon Rose and Sam Bonham.

In the second of two Boswell Book Festival shows, Robert Kirkwood talks to Michael Morpurgo about 'The Boy Who Would Be King' and why we should leave Roald Dhal books alone, Esme Young from Sewing Bee goes 'Behind the Seams', Val McDermid says why her books '1979' and '1989' were written due to Covid, and Andrew Cotter decides which one of his labs, Olive or Mabel, would make the better guide dog. Plus, with Lynne Livingston, we look for some non-fiction books in the Talking Books library.

In this special, double-length episode, Sally leaves her boat to seek refuge at a friend's house on another island in Oxford, as the rains have flooded the meadow of her narrowboat community. Returning to the boat as the waters subside, she reads a poem by Elizabeth Bishop, then settles down to study a collection of essays by Will Self. The essays lead Sally to reread a chilling short story by the surrealist writer Franz Kafka - and a striking phrase reminds her of one of her favourite sentences in all of modernist literature. Sally's musings are interrupted by a visitation from her seven-year-old neighbour, Maeve Magnus. They discuss why we read, the value of sad stories, and reminisce about trips to a local café for communal reading and ice cream. Sally's reading makes her think of her own medical treatment, and she announces plans for the future of the podcast. Further Reading: Elizabeth Bishop (1911 –1979) was an American poet and short-story writer. She was effectively orphaned in early childhood and suffered all her life from ill health. In reaction to the then-prevalent confessional style of American poetry, her works reveal very little of her private life. She published the poem Crusoe in England in her collection, Geography III, in 1979. In the poem, Crusoe has left his famous desert island to return to his home island, but ironically feels more displaced and lonely than when he was a castaway. Robinson Crusoe is of course the hero of Daniel Defoe's 1719 eponymous book,  often claimed to be the first novel published in English. It's probably based at least in part on the story of the real-life castaway Alexander Selkirk, and was a huge success in its day, with many readers initially fooled into believing that it was a work of factual autobiography. Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886) lived most of her life in virtual seclusion. She wrote deeply private, radically experimental poems, which she hid in her room and were never published in her lifetime. After her death, her sister found her cache of poems and she's now considered one of the greatest poets in the English language The Dickinson poem which Sally riffs on was published posthumously in 1891 in a collection entitled Poems, Series 2. The poem seems to celebrate her position in life, estranged from society and fame, finding communality with similar outsider figures. It reads in full: I'm Nobody! Who are you? Are you – Nobody – too? Then there's a pair of us! Don't tell! they'd advertise – you know! How dreary – to be – Somebody! How public – like a Frog – To tell one's name – the livelong June – To an admiring Bog! Will Self's collection of essays, entitled Why Read: Selected Writings 2001 – 2021, was published in November 2022 by Grove Press UK. It's packed with advice for readers - what to read, how to read, and discusses why we read; it also features insights into some of his favourite writers, including Virginia Woolf, Franz Kafka, George Orwell, Joseph Conrad, W.G. Sebald and William S Burroughs. A Country Doctor was written in 1917 by the German-speaking Czech writer Franz Kafka. Kafka was born in Prague in 1883 and died in 1924. His best known works are The Metamorphosis, The Trial and The Castle; his writings are frequently surrealistic, bizarre and unsettling, exploring themes of  existentialism, absurdity, alienation and guilt. To The Lighthouse was written by Virginia Woolf in 1927 and is perhaps her most highly regarded and radically innovative novel. It deals with loss, subjectivity, the encroachments and damages of time, the nature of art and the problems of perception. The sentence Sally discusses is a pivotal moment in the middle section of the book, as Woolf speeds up her account of her characters' lives as if they are caught in a fast-forward film; so the death of Mrs Ramsey, a central character, is dealt with in one almost-throwaway sentence. Maeve Magnus is reading Michael Morpurgo's collection of short stories, Best Mates, published in 2015, which includes the story The Silver Swan. Beware spoilers! Ronald Stuart Thomas (1913 - 2000), published as R. S. Thomas, was a Welsh poet and priest. Throughout his life, he moved to increasingly isolated parishes to escape what he considered to be the materialism of the modern world and the creeping influence of English culture. Throughout his life, he wrote poems of breathtaking spirituality and insight, combining a love for the Welsh landscape with a grittily realistic portrayal of the people who inhabited the landscape.  The Sick Rose is a "poem of experience" which William Blake published in his extraordinary collection, Songs of Innocence and of Experience. Blake (1757 – 1827) was born into the London working classes and worked as a printmaker, set apart from the literary establishment of the time, composing, creating, illustrating and printing his works himself. A visionary and wholly unique figure, considered by some to be verging on the insane, he was largely unrecognised in his life, but is now seen as a trail-blazing figure in the Romantic movement, celebrated both for his poetry and his visual art. The producer of the podcast is Andrew Smith: https://www.fleetingyearfilms.com The extra voice in this episode is Emma Fielding. We are currently raising funds to pay to keep the podcast going. If you would like to support us, please visit - https://gofund.me/d5bef397 Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far. Special thanks go to Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus, who makes her debut appearance in this episode.  

Michael Morpurgo is a best-selling author who has written more than 130 books and whose storieshave been turned into plays and films watched by everyone from the late Queen to schoolchildren.His books include War Horse, Kensuke's Kingdom and Private Peaceful.He became Children's Laureate in 2003. Michael was a teacher before turning to writing and still loves reading stories in classrooms around the country.But his childhood was far from a fairy tale. He talks candidly to Rachel and Alice about being a War baby; living with a depressed mother and disciplinarian step father. He relates tales of visiting India with the Queen aged 16, dropping out of the Army; and the shock discovery of his real father's identity whilst watching TV one Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Morpurgo joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles. The author has written over 150 books but is perhaps best known as the creator of War Horse, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The former Children's Laureate is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children. Anne-Marie Dias Borges tells the story of how she was born into destitution, but was taken in by the inventor the hair claw clip. Nikita Gill is the UK's biggest online poet. Always writing as a child, Nikita was first published aged 12, and has gone on to produce a catalogue of bestselling poetry collections, her latest work including her own illustrations. Michel Roux Jnr chooses his Inheritance Tracks: Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf and Hiro by Soprano. Martin O'Neill's career has spanned more than 50 years. One of nine children, he studied Law at Queens University Belfast, before being signed up by Nottingham Forest. He became a key part of Brian Clough's legendary team in the ‘70s and early ‘80s. He represented Northern Ireland more than 60 times and led them to the 1982 World Cup. As a manager he took Leicester City to two League Cups, Celtic to seven trophies, and Republic of Ireland to the 2016 European Championship. The 40th anniversary edition of War horse by Michael Morpurgo is out now, as is Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever. These Are the Words by Nikita Gill is out now. Albert Roux's memoir My Life in Food is out now. On Days Like These: My Life in Football by Martin O'Neill is out now. Producer: Claire Bartleet

The Today programme has asked some well-known faces to talk about about the walks they do and why they're so important to them as part of a winter walks series. Author Michael Morpurgo, best known for children's novel War Horse, describes his favourite stroll near his home in Devon.

Author, poet and playwright Michael Morpurgo reveals the most important people, events and cultural works that inspired his own creativity. Michael is the former Children's Laureate and author of some of the best loved stories for young people including Why The Whales Came, Private Peaceful and War Horse, which was adapted for the National Theatre stage and was filmed for cinema by Steven Spielberg. Sir Michael Morpurgo, who was knighted in 2018, tells John Wilson how his mother, an actress who read nightly bedtime stories to her children, was a formative influence on his later work as a children's author. He remembers how 1950s teaching methods, in which poems were learnt by rote and literacy was tested rigorously, discouraged him from reading for pleasure. It was whilst at boarding school in Sussex that one teacher recognised his potential, encouraged him to read a collection of Wordsworth poems, and helped reinvigorate young Michael's passion for words. He recalls how wartime family tragedy, and witnessing the devastation of London in the post-war years, were factors that influenced the themes of conflict and peace which recur in much of his work. He also cites the poet Ted Hughes as a major influence on his life and work, remembering how the Poet Laureate offered advice on his early work. Michael Morpurgo also talks of how his most famous work, War Horse, was initially inspired by an elderly World War One veteran who, one night in the local pub, recalled how a deep bond forged with a army horse helped him survive the horror of the trenches. Producer: Edwina Pitman

Michael Morpurgo reflects on the remarkable life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 'The crown and the jewels were costume, the Palace was a stage. She knew that, we knew that', writes Michael. 'It was a charade, but one that worked wonderfully well, because she was centre stage in our national drama, because enough of us believed in her'. As the world changed around her, Michael argues, the Queen at all times looked to the future, helped us find our place in the world and discover who we are as a people. Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Peter Bosher Production coordinator: Iona Hammond Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

We're back with more dark tales and folklore... but is this one really just a folk tale, or did it really happen? Most of us have probably heard of the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, either through the famous poem by Robert Browning or the version of the story written by Michael Morpurgo. But in this episode, Ellie tells the story written by our favourite gritty writing duo – the Brothers Grimm. --- Where to Find Us:  Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For only £2/month you'll get early access to episodes, two exclusive bonus episodes every month, a handwritten postcard, and outtakes that don't make the final cut. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, Linde, Michael, Sarah, and Steve!

Do you wish the children in your life had a better understanding of the natural world? Would you rather they were outside, in the fresh air and at one with nature, rather than addicted to television or a computer screen? Kevin chats to celebrated children's writer, Michael Morpurgo to discover if our gardens can fuel children's creativity and play a part in connecting them with nature. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello speaks with Michael Morpurgo of the School of Rock in Philadelphia and how the school is creating the superstars of the future.

HMSG Interview Three Black Halflings - "Hereditary"We conclude our month of podcast collaborations with two of hosts from the THREE BLACK HALFLINGS D&D podcast, Jeremy Cobb & Jasper William Cartwright! We finally tackle the blockbuster hit HEREDITARY (2018)!  Phenomenal performances from the entire cast, led by Toni Collette, Ann Dowd & Alex Wolff. Join us on this devilish ride!About our Guests this week:Three Black Halflings are a group of nerdy friends with strong opinions and even stronger Charisma scores. Join them in their quest to explore diversity in the incredible worlds of D&D and pop culture while doling out DM tips, thought-provoking conversations, a band of guests, and good times.Jeremy Cobb is the Co-host/Resident Dungeon Master (DM) for Three Black Halflings, where he DMed the hit  series Outlaws & Obelisks set in a homebrew world I created. His name  is Jeremy Cobb, but many people call me many other things. If you want to hear some of those things, come listen to Three Black Halflings because I say a different one every episode.”He's also a professional DM and #TTRPG player whose credits include Wizards of the Coast, D&D in a Castle, NADDPod, and many more.Jasper William Cartwright received an Acting BA Hons, at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He made his professional theatre debut in The National Theatre's touring production of War Horse playing Billy Narracott. Next Jasper played the role of Michael/Bertie in the adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's novel The Butterfly Lion at the Barn Theatre. After which Jasper went on to perform in opera first playing Puck in Midsummer Night at the Nevill Holt Opera before playing Jonathan in the Duncan House at the Tête-à-tête Festival in Camden. Jasper co-founded a film company 94 Film and works as a writer/director.Support the show

'Over the centuries', writes Michael Morpurgo, 'we have been a safe haven to so many, and they have helped make us the people we are today - at our best, a deeply humanitarian people. I fear we are not at our best today'. Michael argues that, although we need to address the issue of people smuggling and deaths from dangerous Channel crossings, we must not lose our capacity for kindness and 'generosity of spirit' towards those who need our help. Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Peter Bosher Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Hugh Levinson

On this episode Wyrd Realities' Watching Wyrd crew as they discuss four movies about Man's 2nd best friend. Allen Gamboa brings to the table, Viggo Mortesen in Hidalgo is a 2004 epic biographical western film based on the legend of the American distance rider Frank Hopkins and his mustang Hidalgo. It recounts Hopkins' racing his horse in Arabia in 1891 against Bedouins riding pure-blooded Arabian horses. The movie was written by John Fusco and directed by Joe Johnston. Scott Baker's pick is the Korean Zombie flick, Alive (2020) - The film revolves around a video game live streamer 's struggle for survival as he is forced to stay alone at his apartment in Seoul during a zombie apocalypse. Rich Restucci's selected War Horse a 2011 war film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay written by Lee Hall and Richard Curtis, based on Michael Morpurgo's 1982 novel of the same name and its 2007 stage adaptation. Scott Baker's film choice of the week was the true story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation. Seabiscuit is a 2003 American sports film co-produced, written and directed by Gary Ross and based on the best-selling 1999 non-fiction book Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand Hadley brought to the team her childhood favorite Casey's Shadow a 1978 film directed by Martin Ritt and starring Walter Matthau based on a sho rt story in "Ruidoso" (published April 29, 1974, in The New Yorker magazine) by John McPhee.[2][3] Much of the exterior shots were done in the town of Carencro, LA (20 miles north of Lafayette, LA). Be sure to sign in so we can see your comments and like, subscribe, and tell us what you think. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wyrd-realities/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wyrd-realities/support

Rachel and Simon speak with the author and journalist Maggie Fergusson. After studying history at university, Maggie briefly worked in finance before joining Harper's & Queen magazine (now known as Harper's Bazaar.) As a freelance writer, she was sent by the Times to interview the Scottish poet George Mackay Brown in 1992, and it proved the beginning of a friendship that would culminate with a prizewinning biography published in 2006. Maggie became Secretary of the Royal Society in Literature in 1989; she continues to work at the RSL as the Literary Adviser and edits their annual magazine. We spoke to Maggie about her work past and present at the RSL, her biographies of Mackay Brown and Michael Morpurgo and her journalism for the Tablet, 1843 Magazine and the Spectator. You can find us online at alwaystakenotes.com, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is patreon.com/alwaystakenotes. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.

Welcome back to the 80th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 80th episode we are discussing the National Theatre's 2014 pro-shot of War Horse, adapted by Nick Stafford from the novel by Michael Morpurgo, directed by Marianne Elliot and Tom Morris, and featuring the work of Handspring Puppet Company in the title role! Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Montana Adams – Instagram: @montanaism_ Susan A. Lock – You can't find her online but send us a message and we can pass it along to her Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won't mind!] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

In this episode I'm talking to Donal Hale. Donal is an English Head of Department at a secondary school in York and respected voice in English teaching on Twitter and beyond. We discuss: The best book he's ever read, taught or learnt whilst at school Where Donal and his department stand on planning the curriculum according to concepts, texts or skills How formative feedback, summatives and marking works in Donal's department and if there is anything they're looking to change The one area of the job he'd like to improve What reading and/or writing initiatives Donal has within the department to ensure that students are getting rigorous practice in these areas Whether Donal has allowed for any provision in the curriculum for teaching how to speak publicly And lastly, (aside from Twitter) what's the best resource he's come across for English teaching that might help others Thanks again to Donal for crossing the timezone divide and offering a frank and fantastic lowdown on how he sees English instruction in its many forms.  If you want to be kept up to date on when educational chat like this happens, then be sure to subscribe to the podcast and/or follow me on Twitter @chrisjordanhk  Links: Donal on Twitter - https://twitter.com/HaleDonal (@HaleDonal) https://www.amazon.com/Know-This-Much-True-Novel/dp/0061469084 (I Know this Much is True) by Wally Lamb https://www.amazon.com/Beowulf-Michael-Morpurgo/dp/0763672971 (Beowulf) translated by Michael Morpurgo https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Homer/dp/0393356256/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6PR29K2TQA7I&keywords=emily%20odyssey&qid=1642777404&s=books&sprefix=emily%20child%20odyssey%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C348&sr=1-1 (The Odyssey) translated by Emily Wilson https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Revolution-Advancing-Thinking-Subjects/dp/1119364914/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36MZ5E7K6X24V&keywords=the%20writing%20revolution&qid=1642777534&s=books&sprefix=the%20writing%20revolution%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C281&sr=1-1 (The Writing Revolution) https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Reconsidered-Practical-Rigorous-Instruction/dp/1119104246/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18CVENOZ65BJ3&keywords=Reading%20reconsidered&qid=1642777575&s=books&sprefix=reading%20reconsidere%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C268&sr=1-1 (Reading Reconsidered) https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008315887 (Crafting Brilliant Sentences) by Lindsay Skinner https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Webb/e/B07VLGPF3G?qid=1642777685&ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_8&sr=1-8 (Jennifer Webb books) https://www.amazon.com/How-Teach-English-non-fiction-navigation-ebook/dp/B07TB176FM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LNE84HAYKF7Y&keywords=chris%20curtis&qid=1642777733&s=digital-text&sprefix=chris%20curtis%2Cdigital-text%2C274&sr=1-1 (How to Teach English) by Chris Curtis

On this award-winning show Molly Oldfield, the original QI elf, Guardian kids' quiz compiler and writer (of four books), answers questions sent in by children around the world.This week award-winning author Michael Morpurgo tackles the question 'why are there always problems in stories?' and there's a chance to win a copy of two of Michael's amazing books, Owl Or Pussycat? or The Puffin Keeper!We also answer Rory's question about whether owls can see in ultraviolet light and we explore the origins of all sorts of collective nouns as we take on Isabel's question about naming groups of animals.Tune in and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Enjoy!Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun!Follow us on social media:Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwritesTwitter: @MollyOldfieldFacebook: Everything Under the SunThank you! Have a lovely week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sean reviews this Children's Film Foundation adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's book Friend or Foe. Not available on DVD (as far I can see), this film is only available through the British Film Institute website, so it's a very hidden gem. Will the film live up to the book? Thanks for listening!

We meet Sir Michael Morpurgo, bestselling author of War Horse (made into an award-winning film by Steven Spielberg) and Private Peaceful, for a fascinating chat that takes in the Isles of Scilly, Arthurian legends, the importance of physical finds and much more! Please note: This is an unabridged, audio-only version of a video interview original released on the Time Team Official YouTube channel.