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BBC Christmas film is about accepting difference in others, says star Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey, who will star in the BBC Christmas production of The Smeds And The Smoos, said the film tackles the older generation’s resistance to change. The comedian, 57, will be the voice of Grandfather Smed alongside Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh – ...

28 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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5 new books to read this week

TV presenter Anita Rani’s first work of fiction has got a glowing review… Fiction 1. The Baby Does A Runner by Anita Rani is published in hardback by Zaffre, priced £14.99 (ebook £11.99). Available July 20 #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/MJJXuc3iii ...

19 Jul 2023 at 09:23

Val McDermid and Jarvis Cocker set for Edinburgh International Book Festival

Writers including Alexander McCall Smith, Val McDermid and Julian Barnes and musician Jarvis Cocker will be among those taking part in the Edinburgh International Book Festival this year. There will be more than 600 events during the festival in ...

08 Jun 2022 at 19:30

Jodie Whittaker to narrate animated film based on Julia Donaldson book

Actress Jodie Whittaker will lend her voice to upcoming animated film Tabby McTat, which will be broadcast over Christmas on the BBC. The former Doctor Who star, 40, will be narrating the adaption which is based on the picture book written by ...

11 May 2023 at 00:01

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The Tipperary gruffalo? A gruffalo? What's a gruffalo? A gruffalo! Why, didn't you know?

I have been fascinated by the work of chainsaw sculptor, Will Fogarty, who lives in Hospital, county Limerick, and have followed his commissions keenly, when I see them posted on social media. I first came across Will in 2022 when he did a ...

21 Jun 2024 at 13:33

Aquaman star Jason Momoa to feature in CBeebies Bedtime Story festive line-up

Aquaman star Jason Momoa is set to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story about a little fish with a big imagination as part of the show’s festive line-up. Other episodes in the lead-up to Christmas Day will star actor Tom Hardy, singer Talia Mar, ...

18 Dec 2023 at 11:54

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5 new books to read this week

We have two books from the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025 longlist this week, one by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and the other by Laila Lalami… Fiction 1. Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is published in hardback by ...

05 Mar 2025 at 14:31

Julia Donaldson: ‘Lovely’ idea Tabby McTat could make politicians ‘more humane’

Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has said it is “a lovely thought” that the animated adaptation of her children’s book Tabby McTat “could help some politicians become a bit more humane”. The book by the acclaimed writer, 75, ...

14 Nov 2023 at 15:09

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BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine dresses up as The Gruffalo for World Book Day

BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine has transformed into the children’s book character The Gruffalo for World Book Day. The TV and radio presenter, 59, took part in the fancy dress day to celebrate his favourite character. ...

06 Mar 2025 at 18:55

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7 fantasy books to get kids into reading if they just ‘don’t like it’

When it comes to getting into reading, few genres are more immersive and engaging than fantasy. From magical worlds to dystopian futures, fantasy has a unique way of keeping kids turning pages and craving more. If your ...

08 Sept 2023 at 08:33

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Children’s character Zog is celebrated on Royal Mint 50p coins

Children’s character Zog is being celebrated with the launch of a Royal Mint 50p coin. The collectable coin marks 15 years since since Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s enthusiastic but accident-prone dragon first ...

12 Jun 2025 at 00:01

Audiences given first look at animated adaptation of The Smeds and The Smoos

Magic Light Pictures has released a first look at its new animated adaptation of children’s story The Smeds And The Smoos, which is due to hit screens this Christmas. The new trailer shows the two young protagonists ...

02 Dec 2022 at 10:36

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