Various Fairy Tales
Fairy tales from the world over including some of the famous English stories such as, Dicking Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Three Little Pigs. Also some very sweet stories from Japan.
The Seal Catcher
A Scottish story about a seal catcher who has a chance to speak with one of the animals that he hunts for a living and discovers that seals have feelings just as much as we do.
Old Sultan
Old Sultan is a faithful dog who has served his master for many years. Now he is old the master thinks there is no need to keep him any more. Fortunately his friend the wolf has a plan to save him.
How the Tiger Got his Stripes
The Year of the Tiger starts of February 14 2010. We mark the Chinese New Year with a legend from Asia about How the Tiger Got His Stripes
O1 Gladys Alone: Against All Advice
Gladys returns in a new musical series. She is now 16 and wants to make it as a singer in her own right. But people still say she is too geeky to be a pop star.
King Thrushbeard
By the Brothers Grimm. The tale of a proud and haughty princess who refuses to marry because no man is good enough for her.
The Charge of the Light Brigade
"Forward, the Light Brigade! "Charge for the guns!" he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.
The Witch Who Lost Her Spells
Katie loses her spell book at school.... or perhaps somebody has stolen it.... ! Katie turns detective.
The Slant by Peter Newell
A funny poem about a pram, / go-cart that runs away down a hill causing havoc. By Peter Newell the american cartoonist and writer, from 1910
Sadie’s Broken Heart
Princess poppy falls into the pond and leaves her crown in the water. Sadie the swan picks it up on her head, and is seen by Prince Boris who is convinced that she is a princess who has been turned into a swan.
Beauty and the Beast Shorter Version
Do appearances matter? Or is the heart within the most important of all qualities? The classic tale.
Katie’s Halloween Dad
Katie is a witch. Her Dad dad is a Professor of Extra Sensory Perception and Paranormal Phenomena, although he does not have powers himself. One Halloween he tries a dangerous experiment.
The Guest of Robin Hood
Robin Hood was the politest robber in all history. He liked to entertain his victims at his table in Green Wood. In the first of our series, his guest is a sad knight who has fallen on hard times.
Pinocchio, Chapter 30: Lamp-Wick
Pinocchio is set to become a boy again. He sends out invitations for his celebration party. But his best friend, Lamp-Wick, has a new temptation for him.
Chap 4, The Princess Who Had a Heart
Awaking Beauty Part 4 sees Princess Talia in a new light when her fellow student Sally receives some bad news.
Solomon’s Holiday
Solomon the cat steps forward to take the lead role in this episode of our Katie series. It's meant to be a secret that he can talk, and so when he goes to stay with Isis's family he is under strict instructions to say no more than meow.
The Emperor’s Dream
A dreamy, eastern love story.
Bertie and the Merchant of Palmyra
Natasha returns with a Bertie Story ! The King and Queen visit the desert oasis of Palmyra. The Wicked Queen brings back a souvenir that starts to haunt her
Lady Bird, Lady Bird
Ladybird, Ladybird Fly away home! Your house is on fire, And your children all roam, Except little Nan, Who sits in her pan, Weaving her laces as fast as she can. Read by Natasha
08 Baskervilles: First Report of Dr. Watson
Dr Watson writes to Sherlock Holmes with his impressions of the various characters in and around Baskerville Hall.
The Vigilante Monkey
Theo the Monkey is outraged by the criminal behaviour of his zoo keeper, Mr. Grabber, and decides to fight for what is right