09/01/2012
Mel Giedroyc hears the stories of animals that went to war, and War Horse author Michael Morpurgo shares his inspirations.
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Michael Morpurgo
The author describes the genesis of his novel War Horse, and how it came to be a theatre and big screen production.
Duration: 07:59
The Relic Challenge
Pupils select objects which tell their own history of the world. Our Lady's Primary School in Dartford choose a cassette of Nigerian music.
Duration: 03:12
The Serengeti March
The wildebeest continue their migration, and face their biggest challenge yet: sickness.
Duration: 13:38
The Animals' VC
Dylan Winter hears about the furry, feathered, whiskered and winged recipients of the Dickin Medal - the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, awarded to animals for work in wartime.
Duration: 09:42
Pixie Lott
An interview from the summer of 2010, a whirlwind year for the singer.
Duration: 08:06
Why the Whales Came
Part 1 of Michael Morpurgo's tale about two young children uncovering a mystery - and a curse - on the Isles of Scilly, at the start of the First World War.
Duration: 12:11
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- Mon 9 Jan 2012 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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