The Railway Children (2008)

Based on The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit

Joanna Tope reads from E Nesbit's classic 1906 children's novel which tells the story of the trials and adventures of a middle-class Edwardian family. Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis live a happy life in a comfortable suburban house with their parents. But that life is about to change.

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Adaptation
Channel: BBC Radio 4
Duration: 13'05''
Broadcast date: 2008

Usage

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

Literary Resource

More episodes from this series

The Railway Children (2008) | Episode 1

2008 | 13'05''

Joanna Tope reads from E Nesbit's classic 1906 children's novel which tells the story of the trials and adventures of a middle-class ...

The Railway Children (2008) | Episode 2

2008 | 13'04''

A cold June causes a disastrous coalmining incident and the children ask a favour of the Old Gentleman.

The Railway Children (2008) | Episode 3

2008 | 13'09''

The children witness an accident on the line and courageously step in to save the day, and Bobbie makes a terrible discovery.

The Railway Children (2008) | Episode 4

2008 | 13'47''

Bobbie knows the secret about her father and the children mount a rescue in a tunnel.

The Railway Children (2008) | Episode 5

2008 | 13'40''

A surprising connection to the Old Gentleman promises a happy conclusion.

Other Archive resources

The Railway Children | BBC Radio 4 | 2008