Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland | The Gingerbread Business

Based on Hansel and Gretel by The Brothers Grimm

Acclaimed short story writer Sara Maitland gives a magical spin to the story of Hansel and Gretel, in The Gingerbread Business - a sumptuous tale of confectionery and cunning told by Lia Williams.

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Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 13'47''
  • Broadcast date: 2013
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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