Classic children's stories
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1991)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1991)
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated from London at the beginning of the Second World War, littl...
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Four young war evacuees are transported to the magical land of Narnia, where they join the noble lion A...
Stig of the Dump
Stig of the Dump
Whilst exploring the woods, Barney stumbles across the village bullies, the Snarget brothers building a den. Chased by the brothers, Barney topples over the...
The Railway Children (1968)
The Railway Children (1968)
When their father is taken away on Christmas Day by two gentlemen from the Foreign Office and fails to return in the next few weeks, his wife ann...
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at Misselthwaite Manor from India to find a sad house full of mysteries. She's determined to discover more about them.
Treasure Island (1968)
Treasure Island (1968)
Following the visit of Billy Bones to the Admiral Benbow, Jim embarks on a series of events that lead to discovery of the map that showed where the tr...
Treasure Island (1977)
Treasure Island (1977)
RL Stevenson's famous tale of pirate gold and skulduggery on the high seas.
The Wind in the Willows (2007)
The Wind in the Willows (2007)
Toad, Mole, Rat and Badger come to life in a thrilling adventure, featuring an all-star cast as you've never seen them before.
Tom's Midnight Garden (2009)
Tom's Midnight Garden (2009)
Fantasy about a teenage boy who, while staying with his aunt and uncle, finds that their clock always strikes thirteen at midnight, triggering t...
Fairy stories and traditional tales
Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland | Mother Love
Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland | Mother Love
Mother Love, a dark and powerful fairy tale of maternal jealousy retold by Sara Maitland. It's read by Lia Williams.
Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland | The Gingerbread Business
Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland | The Gingerbread Business
Acclaimed short story writer Sara Maitland gives a magical spin to the story of Hansel and Gretel, in The Ging...
Big Cook Little Cook | Cinderella
Big Cook Little Cook | Cinderella
Ben and Small make Cinderella a pumpkin pie, and in return she leaves Ben her broom to play on.
Big Cook Little Cook | Humpty Dumpty
Big Cook Little Cook | Humpty Dumpty
Ben and Small are doing a jigsaw puzzle, but unfortunately they find some pieces are missing.
Big Cook Little Cook | Jack and Jill
Big Cook Little Cook | Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill come into the cafe and Ben and Small make them a delicious citrus punch.
Big Cook Little Cook | Pied Piper
Big Cook Little Cook | Pied Piper
Today's customer is the Pied Piper, who eats some potato rats, then helps the duo solve their rodent problem.
Big Cook Little Cook | Little Red Riding Hood
Big Cook Little Cook | Little Red Riding Hood
Ben and Small make a delicious flowery basket as a treat for Little Red Riding Hood.
Big Cook Little Cook | Rumplestiltskin
Big Cook Little Cook | Rumplestiltskin
Ben and Small are deciding on names for their pet rabbits when Rumplestiltskin enters the cafe.
CBeebies Presents | Hansel & Gretel
CBeebies Presents | Hansel & Gretel
Inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm tale, the stars of CBeebies bring the enchanting story of Hansel & Gretel to life with a vibrant 8...
How Anansi got long legs | Happy Tent Tales
How Anansi got long legs | Happy Tent Tales
Anansi the spider accepted eight different invitations to dine. To get to all eight proved a stretch too far!
Jack and the Beanstalk | Tellytales
Jack and the Beanstalk | Tellytales
The English tale in which Jack sells the family cow for some magic beans.
Lion and the Jackal | Happy Tent Tales
Lion and the Jackal | Happy Tent Tales
When the mighty lion discovers the jackal has stolen his food, he lies in wait for the thief in a deep gorge.
The Giant's Causeway | Happy Tent Tales
The Giant's Causeway | Happy Tent Tales
A giant from Scotland decides to cross the sea to Ireland but comes face to face with an Irish giant determined the Scottish ogre wil...
King Midas | Tellytales
King Midas | Tellytales
An adaptation of the Greek myth about King Midas.
The Golden Harp | Happy Tent Tales
The Golden Harp | Happy Tent Tales
Three travellers knock on the door of a Welshman singing alone in his house and find him warm and welcoming.
Muri on the Moon | Tellytales
Muri on the Moon | Tellytales
A story based on a traditional African tale from Kenya.
Three Billy Goats Gruff | Happy Tent Tales
Three Billy Goats Gruff | Happy Tent Tales
Three Billy Goats Gruff longed to cross a bridge to graze on a lush meadow beyond, but a big bad troll who liked to eat goat lived...
The Emperor and the Nightingale | Tellytales
The Emperor and the Nightingale | Tellytales
A Hans Christian Andersen story in which a Chinese emperor learns that all that glitters is not gold.
The Sun and the Wind | Happy Tent Tales
The Sun and the Wind | Happy Tent Tales
The wind and the sun have a competition to see who is strongest. The challenge is to see who can remove the coats from the backs of t...
The Golden Duck | Tellytales
The Golden Duck | Tellytales
Featuring a traditional Polish story about a shoemaker.
The Talkative Tortoise | Happy Tent Tales
The Talkative Tortoise | Happy Tent Tales
When their watering holes dry up, two geese and a very talkative tortoise have a plan to find a new home with plenty of water, but ...
The Magic Porridge | Tellytales
The Magic Porridge | Tellytales
Featuring a Russian tale about Lilya and the squirrel boy.
The Palace of the Seals | Tellytales
The Palace of the Seals | Tellytales
Featuring a tale from the coast of North Scotland.
The Racing Princess | Tellytales
The Racing Princess | Tellytales
Adapted from a traditional Native American tale.
The Snake Charmer | Tellytales
The Snake Charmer | Tellytales
A traditional Indian story about Ashok and his snake.
The Sword in the Stone | Tellytales
The Sword in the Stone | Tellytales
The well-known Welsh legend of Arthur and his sword. Meet Merlin and other colourful characters.
The Wonderful Fruit Tree | Tellytales
The Wonderful Fruit Tree | Tellytales
Featuring a tale from South America, where fruits of every kind come floating past a village.
The Woodcarver and the Princess | Tellytales
The Woodcarver and the Princess | Tellytales
Beautiful princess Endah receives some precious gifts and has to choose her favourite one.
Once Upon a Time | The Boy who Cried Wolf
Once Upon a Time | The Boy who Cried Wolf
The Boy Who Cried Wolf told using interpretive dance.
Tales of Aesop | Tortoise and the Hare
Tales of Aesop | Tortoise and the Hare
Tom Baker narrates The Tortoise and the Hare.
Contemporary children's stories - key stage 1
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
A story of kindness, friendship, courage and hope for viewers of all ages in a heartwarming, hand-drawn animated film based on the c...
CBeebies Bedtime Stories | Where the Wild Things Are
CBeebies Bedtime Stories | Where the Wild Things Are
Ryan Reynolds reads 'Where the Wild Things Are', the classic tale of Max's epic journey to a far-off land.
Words and Pictures | Where the Wild Things Are
Words and Pictures | Where the Wild Things Are
Schools program to aid literacy pres by Michael Hobbs.
The Nation's Favourite Children's Book | Where the Wild Things Are
The Nation's Favourite Children's Book | Where the Wild Things Are
Presenter Zoe Ball and her father Johnny Ball talk about their favourite children's book ''Where the Wild ...
Story Time | We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Story Time | We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We're not scared... Written by Michael Rosen and re...
CBeebies Bedtime Stories | Justin Fletcher - We're Going on a Bear Hunt
CBeebies Bedtime Stories | Justin Fletcher - We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Come on an adventure with Justin Fletcher! Sign along and join the bear hunt in this classic Bedtime ...
Contemporary children's stories - key stage 2
Anne Holm - I Am David
Anne Holm - I Am David
A young refugee's brave escape from a labour camp sparks a courageous lone journey. Stars Rory Copus and Andrew Wincott.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
William Kamkwamba is a 13-year-old living with his family in rural Malawi. After a famine forces him to leave school, William sets his excepti...
War Horse (2011)
War Horse (2011)
It is 1914, and struggling Devon farmer Ted Narracott buys a remarkable but unsuitable horse at auction. His son Albert names him Joey and, under pressure f...
Dustbin Baby
Dustbin Baby
Moving family drama, based on Jacqueline Wilson's novel, following the story of a teenager who sets out to discover her origins and, along the way, discovers wh...
Pig Heart Boy
Pig Heart Boy
Adaptation of the novel by Malorie Blackman, about the life of a teenage boy with a viral heart transplant.
Julia Donaldson
Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
Animated film based on Julia Donaldson's picture book. A kind witch invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustr...
Stick Man
Stick Man
Animated film based on the much-loved children's picture book. Stick Man tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky father's epic journey to make it home in time for Chris...
Superworm
Superworm
An animated comedy for all the family about Superworm, a super-long and super-strong worm. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by ...
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo
Animation based on the classic children's book written by Julia Donaldson, telling the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a...
The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo's Child
Animated film based on the classic children's picture book. A little Gruffalo ignores her father's warnings and tiptoes out into the snow in search of t...
The Highway Rat
The Highway Rat
A greedy rat travels the highway in search of other animals' food, before his sweet tooth finally leads him to a sticky outcome.
The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and the Smoos
Two young aliens from warring families fall in love and run away, leading their relatives on a chase across outer space. Animated adaptation of the c...
The Snail and the Whale
The Snail and the Whale
A beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship, a tour of the world and a heroic rescue. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustr...
Zog
Zog
A family film based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a keen young dragon in his first years at Dragon School.
Zog and the Flying Doctors |
Zog and the Flying Doctors |
Zog and Gadabout try to rescue Princess Pearl, who has been locked up in her uncle's castle. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Schef...
Roald Dahl
Revolting Rhymes | 1
Revolting Rhymes | 1
The first of two animations based on Roald Dahl's rhymes. Snow White takes on the wicked Queen, while Red Riding Hood must deal with a pair of hungry wo...
Revolting Rhymes | 2
Revolting Rhymes | 2
The second of two animations based on Roald Dahl's rhymes. Jack grows up with his heart set on Cindy, but he gets distracted by a giant beanstalk in his...
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy h...
Bringing Books to Life | George's Marvellous Medicine
Bringing Books to Life | George's Marvellous Medicine
Dick and Dom combine animated with live action to bring Roald Dahl's classic to life.
Bitesize Daily | George's Marvellous Medicine
Bitesize Daily | George's Marvellous Medicine
Karim Zeroual reads George's Marvellous Medicine.
Hands Up! | Fantastic Mr Fox
Hands Up! | Fantastic Mr Fox
British Sign Language adaptation of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox, by Clara Ratcliffe. The adventures of Mr Fox and his family as they attempt t...
Roald Dahl | Matilda (2011)
Roald Dahl | Matilda (2011)
The story of a pint-size genius with special powers - and she's only five. Narrated by Lenny Henry. Stars Nichola McAuliffe.
Roald Dahl | The Witches (2011)
Roald Dahl | The Witches (2011)
A boy uncovers an evil plan to turn every child in the world into a mouse. Narrated by Toby Jones and starring Margaret Tyzack.
Witness History | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Witness History | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
One of the best-loved children's stories of all time, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, was first publishe...
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
An adaptation of the classic children's novel by Roald Dahl, starring Bernard Cribbins. James Henry Trotter had been living with his terrible aunts...
The BFG (2016)
The BFG (2016)
An exciting tale of a young girl named Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant, who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Two of the world's gr...
David Walliams
Billionaire Boy
Billionaire Boy
Father and son Len and Joe Spud have very little, but they become overnight billionaires when Len invents a new toilet roll. Comedy adaptation of the book by...
Gangsta Granny
Gangsta Granny
Ben hates spending time with his boring granny while his parents are off ballroom dancing. Little does he know that his granny has a secret. Comedy adaptation...
Grandpa's Great Escape
Grandpa's Great Escape
A former WWII flying ace is determined to escape from his carehome for one last adventure. Adaptation of the book by David Walliams.
Mr Stink
Mr Stink
A unhappy schoolgirl befriends a homeless man. The friendship leads her to Downing Street. Comedy adaptation of the book by David Walliams.
The Boy in the Dress
The Boy in the Dress
Dennis is an ordinary boy but he feels different. He creates a whole new persona and puts it to the ultimate test - can a boy wear a dress? Comedy adapt...
The Midnight Gang
The Midnight Gang
Drama adaptation of the book by David Walliams. When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself on the miserable children's ward of St Hu...
Bringing Books to Life
Bringing Books to Life | Cosmic
Bringing Books to Life | Cosmic
Ed Petrie talks about Frank Cottrell Boyce's ''Cosmic''.
Bringing Books to Life | George's Marvellous Medicine
Bringing Books to Life | George's Marvellous Medicine
Dick and Dom combine animated with live action to bring Roald Dahl's classic to life.
Bringing Books to Life | Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off
Bringing Books to Life | Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off
Eniola Aluko, Gareth Barry and Dan Edwards talk about Dan Freedman's ''Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off''.
Bringing Books to Life | Lizzie Zipmouth
Bringing Books to Life | Lizzie Zipmouth
Nina Wadia talks about Jacqueline Wilson's ''Lizzie Zipmouth''.
Bringing Books to Life | My Naughty Little Sister
Bringing Books to Life | My Naughty Little Sister
Aimee Kelly talks about Dorothy Edwards' ''My Naughty Little Sister''.
Bringing Books to Life | Nelly the Monster Sitter
Bringing Books to Life | Nelly the Monster Sitter
Sarah Hadland talks about Kes Gray's ''Nelly the Monster Sitter''.
Bringing Books to Life | Refugee Boy
Bringing Books to Life | Refugee Boy
Actor Alexander Vlahos reads extracts from 'Refugee Boy' by Benjamin Zephaniah, explaining why he loves the book, how it captured his im...
Bringing Books to Life | Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate
Bringing Books to Life | Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate
Anjli Mohindra talks about Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler's ''Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate''.
Bringing Books to Life | Skulduggery Pleasant
Bringing Books to Life | Skulduggery Pleasant
Amazing Phil reads from Derek Landy's ''Skulduggery Pleasant''.
Bringing Books to Life | The Butterfly Lion
Bringing Books to Life | The Butterfly Lion
Natalie Cassidy reads from Michael Morpurgo's ''The Butterfly Lion''.
Bringing Books to Life | The Demon Headmaster
Bringing Books to Life | The Demon Headmaster
Barney Harwood reads Gillian Cross's ''The Demon Headmaster''.
Bringing Books to Life | The Falcon's Malteser
Bringing Books to Life | The Falcon's Malteser
Scott Haran and Percelle Ascott talk about Anthony Horowitz's ''The Falcon's Malteser''.
Bringing Books to Life | The Firework-Maker's Daughter
Bringing Books to Life | The Firework-Maker's Daughter
Saira Khan reads from Philip Pullman's ''The Firework-Maker's Daughter''.
Bringing Books to Life | The Giggler Treatment
Bringing Books to Life | The Giggler Treatment
Doc Brown reads from Roddy Doyle's ''The Giggler Treatment''.
Bringing Books to Life | The Magic Faraway Tree
Bringing Books to Life | The Magic Faraway Tree
Naomi Wilkinson reads from Enid Blyton's ''The Magic Faraway Tree''.
Bringing Books to Life | The Worst Witch
Bringing Books to Life | The Worst Witch
Gemma Cairney reads from Jill Murphy's ''The Worst Witch''.
Bringing Books to Life | Tom's Midnight Garden
Bringing Books to Life | Tom's Midnight Garden
Ade Adepitan talks about Philippa Pearce's ''Tom's Midnight Garden''.
Bringing Books to Life | Wind in the Willows
Bringing Books to Life | Wind in the Willows
Kieron Richardson talks about what Wind in the Willows means to him and why reading is important.
Bringing Books to Life | Wolven
Bringing Books to Life | Wolven
Ceallach Spellman talks about Di Toft's ''Wolven''.
Poetry
See allUnderstanding Poetry With Joseph Coelho
Understanding Poetry With Joseph Coelho
Joseph Coelho explains how poetry is fun, achievable and can open up new ways of expressing your own emotions and thoughts.
Poetry | Zig & Zag's Zogcasts
Poetry | Zig & Zag's Zogcasts
Zig and Zag report to back to Zog about what poetry is to Earthlings. Zag explains that anyone can be a poet; you write words down and they don...
Winter : It's Time for Poetry | JoJo & Gran Gran
Winter : It's Time for Poetry | JoJo & Gran Gran
JoJo and Gran Gran read poetry at the library and are inspired to write their own.
Poetry in Motion | Apple Tree House
Poetry in Motion | Apple Tree House
David is super-excited at the prospect of writing a poem for the Apple Tree community poetry event. As David tries to write about his tra...
Pond Prose | Sarah & Duck
Pond Prose | Sarah & Duck
Sarah is inspired by listening to a poetry record and decides to make up some poetry of her own.
British Sign Language adaptations
Hands Up! | Can't You Sleep Little Bear?
Hands Up! | Can't You Sleep Little Bear?
Educational series for 3- to 7-year-old deaf children, using British Sign Language. Featuring the story of a bear who could not go t...
Hands Up! | Contrary Mary
Hands Up! | Contrary Mary
Educational series for three- to seven-year-old deaf children, using British Sign Language.
Hands Up! | Dottie
Hands Up! | Dottie
Educational series for 3- to 7-year-old deaf children, using British Sign Language.
Hands Up! | Ella and the Rabbit
Hands Up! | Ella and the Rabbit
Educational series for 3- to 7-year-old deaf children, using British Sign Language. In this programme, the story of Ella and her father's cha...
Hands Up! | Fantastic Mr Fox
Hands Up! | Fantastic Mr Fox
British Sign Language adaptation of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox, by Clara Ratcliffe. The adventures of Mr Fox and his family as they attempt t...
Hands Up! | Guess How Much I Love You
Hands Up! | Guess How Much I Love You
Educational series for 3- to 7-year-old deaf children, using British Sign Language.
Hands Up! | Hat Trick Hero
Hands Up! | Hat Trick Hero
Michael Freeman's football story, Hat Trick Hero, adapted into British Sign Language. Who is the mysterious player on the football pitch, and how ...
Hands Up! | I Want My Dinner
Hands Up! | I Want My Dinner
Signing programme for four-to-five-year-old children. The story is ''I Want My Dinner'', by Tony Ross.
Sports Reporter | Hands Up!
Sports Reporter | Hands Up!
Educational series teaching everyday language to deaf children using BSL. Nicholas Padden-Depledge becomes a Match of the Day reporter and commen...
Hands Up! | The Iron Man
Hands Up! | The Iron Man
Ted Hughes's The Iron Man adapted into British Sign Language by Jean St Clair, with an English reading by Jane Lapotaire. An iron man as big as a ho...