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30/08/2011

Mel Giedroyc hears about the history of the Beano and finds out what really packs a punch when it comes to school lunchboxes.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 30 Aug 2011 16:00

Chapters

  • Soundscape – Fire Engines

    Saturday Live listener Dawn Evans describes how fire engines provided the soundtrack to her youth.

    Duration: 03:36

  • The Reunion – The Beano

    Sue McGregor brings together some of the artists, writers and editors who helped to create Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and Desperate Dan.

    Duration: 08:39

  • Birthday – Cameron Diaz

    The Hollywood star discusses her role as Princess Fiona in Shrek III and the many challenges of working on an animated film.

    Duration: 03:29

  • Sidekicks

    Frank Cottrel Boyce pays homage to the faithful assistant and argues that behind every great superhero is a super sidekick.

    Duration: 10:41

  • Woman’s Hour – Rock Choir

    Anna Bailey hears about Britain’s biggest choir.

    Duration: 08:40

  • Daily Dalek – Theo Paphitis

    The star of Dragon’s Den discusses his approach to business with Julian Worricker.

    Duration: 06:20

  • Jennings Goes To School – Suspense and Suspension

    Stephen Fry reads the much loved Anthony Buckeridge tale. Today Jennings finds himself in hot water over the school’s fire drill.

    Duration: 15:20

Broadcast

  • Tue 30 Aug 2011 16:00