Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Tale Of Pigling Bland | 20131223 | Beatrix Potter's famous tales are celebrated this Christmas. Her love of the British landscape and its inhabitants - coupled with her world famous ability for storytelling - means she has been one of the most celebrated children's authors of the last hundred years. This suite of five of her tumultuous tales, including some of the lesser-known stories, brings comedic surprise, comfort and joy to the Christmas audience. Their timeless wonders pit the delight and childlike innocence of the very human characters against the dark and dramatic ruthlessness of the food-chain-led underbelly of Cumbria's fields and hedgerows. In this episode Johnny Vegas stars as Pigling Bland and Morwenna Banks as Pig-Wig. Adapted and Directed by Sean Grundy Produced by Sally Harrison A Woolyback production for BBC Radio 4 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. |
| 02 | The Tale Of Peter Rabbit | 20131224 | Beatrix Potter's famous tales are celebrated this Christmas. Her love of the British landscape and its inhabitants - coupled with her world famous ability for storytelling - means she has been one of the most celebrated children's authors of the last hundred years. This suite of five of her tumultuous tales, including some of the lesser-known stories, brings comedic surprise, comfort and joy to the Christmas audience. Their timeless wonders pit the delight and childlike innocence of the very human characters against the dark and dramatic ruthlessness of the food-chain-led underbelly of Cumbria's fields and hedgerows. In this episode Chris Addison stars as Peter Rabbit and John Henshaw as Mr McGregor. Adapted and Directed by Sean Grundy Produced by Sally Harrison A Woolyback production for BBC Radio 4 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. |
| 03 | The Tale Of Jemima Puddleduck | 20131225 | Beatrix Potter's famous tales are celebrated this Christmas. Her love of the British landscape and its inhabitants - coupled with her world famous ability for storytelling - means she has been one of the most celebrated children's authors of the last hundred years. This suite of five of her tumultuous tales, including some of the lesser-known stories, brings comedic surprise, comfort and joy to the Christmas audience. Their timeless wonders pit the delight and childlike innocence of the very human characters against the dark and dramatic ruthlessness of the food-chain-led underbelly of Cumbria's fields and hedgerows. Starring Janine Duvistki, Morwenna Banks and Seymour Mace. Adapted and Directed by Sean Grundy Produced by Sally Harrison A Woolyback production for BBC Radio 4 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. |
| 04 | The Tale Of Mr Tod | 20131226 | Beatrix Potter's famous tales are celebrated this Christmas. Her love of the British landscape and its inhabitants - coupled with her world famous ability for storytelling - means she has been one of the most celebrated children's authors of the last hundred years. This suite of five of her tumultuous tales, including some of the lesser-known stories, brings comedic surprise, comfort and joy to the Christmas audience. Their timeless wonders pit the delight and childlike innocence of the very human characters against the dark and dramatic ruthlessness of the food-chain-led underbelly of Cumbria's fields and hedgerows. Seymour Mace is Mr Tod and John Henshaw is Tommy Brock. Morwenna Banks is Beattie. Adapted and Directed by Sean Grundy Produced by Sally Harrison A Woolyback production for BBC Radio 4 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. |
| 05 | The Tale Of Ginger And Pickles | 20131227 | Beatrix Potter's famous tales are celebrated this Christmas. Her love of the British landscape and its inhabitants - coupled with her world famous ability for storytelling - means she has been one of the most celebrated children's authors of the last hundred years. This suite of five of her tumultuous tales, including some of the lesser-known stories, brings comedic surprise, comfort and joy to the Christmas audience. Their timeless wonders pit the delight and childlike innocence of the very human characters against the dark and dramatic ruthlessness of the food-chain-led underbelly of Cumbria's fields and hedgerows. Stars Reece Shearsmith stars as Ginger with John Henshaw as Pickles. Adapted and Directed by Sean Grundy Produced by Sally Harrison A Woolyback production for BBC Radio 4 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. |