Animation depicting the story behind the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville, based on an original story by Michael Morpurgo. Show more
Saturday Drama
Michael Morpurgo - Private Peaceful
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Brothers Tommo and Charlie's journey from a Devon childhood to the horrors of the First World War. With Nicholas Lyndhurst, Ted Allpress and Amy Reade. Show more
What Makes Us Human with Jeremy Vine
Michael Morpurgo: What Makes Us Human?
27 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
The children's author joins us to answer the question.
Documentary telling the story of Judith Kerr, creator of well-loved children's books including Mog and The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Now 90, she revisits her childhood home of Berlin. Show more
In a programme packed full of festive treats, Lindsey lights up Longleat, Iggy goes Christmas shopping and Barney and Radzi go head to head to break a world record. Show more
The team count down to Christmas with a clever Christmas card make, and War Horse author Michael Morpurgo joins the presenters in the studio. Show more
It is the final part of Lindsey's Mountain Marathon challenge, and with Christmas around the corner the team demonstrate how to make a cute penguin to decorate a tree. Show more
Featuring a whole host of celebrities who explain why they love books, and Greg Foot joins the team in the studio to explain the science of electricity. Show more
Clare Balding is joined by Anna Friel, Jake Humphrey, Michael Morpurgo, Zoe Ball and Katherine Grainger to celebrate education's finest at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Show more
Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo joins Chris Packham for a Warhorse-themed hide. Chef Michael Caines discusses his love for herons and lapwings. Show more
Michael Morpurgo's Folk Journeys
Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. Show more
Michael Morpurgo's Folk Journeys
Ten Thousand Miles
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. Show more
Michael Morpurgo's Folk Journeys
Four Loom Weaver
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of folk's most enduring songs. Show more
Michael Morpurgo's Folk Journeys
Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of folk's most enduring songs. Show more
Let's Write a Story
Year 5 and 6 - Legends and Heroes
20 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Educational series. Writer Michael Morpurgo helps four children write a legend or a historical story. Show more
In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Kirsty Wark. Labour's anti-semitism row erupts - the shadow cabinet responds. Show more
Let's Write a Story
Writing Academy Years 5 and 6: Legends and Heroes
20 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)
Educational series. Four children are given the task of writing a legend or historical story, with tuition from a children's writer. Show more
Meet the Author
Michael Morpurgo
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD
As the stage production of War Horse comes to a close in London, Rebecca Jones talks to author Michael Morpurgo about his inspiration for the story. Show more
Are Russian troops posing as Ukrainians? The backlash after Nigel Evans. The hacking trial. Saved from death row. Michael Morpurgo on WWI. With Jeremy Paxman. Show more
Desert Island Discs
Michael Morpurgo
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Sue Lawley's castaway is Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Show more