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Michael Rosen

Rev Kate and Jason talk to one of the best-known figures in the children’s book world, Michael Rosen, who is renowned for his work as a poet, performer and broadcaster.

Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad present heart-warming stories about life, love and modern spirituality, alongside a great soundtrack for your Sunday morning.

Poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter Michael Rosen joins Kate and Jason to discuss his memoir Getting Better. Michael has grieved the loss of a child, lived with debilitating chronic illness, and faced death itself when seriously unwell in hospital. In spite of this he has survived, and has even learned to find joy. He shares his story and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children’s book world. He is Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London and visits schools with his one-man show to enthuse children with his passion for books and poetry. In 2007 he was appointed Children’s Laureate, a role which he held until 2009. While Laureate, he set up The Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He currently lives in London with his wife and child.

Author Thomas Leeds also joins to share his remarkable personal story and the new children’s book series it has inspired.

Plus, Pause for Thought.

2 hours, 55 minutes

Last on

Sun 5 Feb 2023 06:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Bananarama

    Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

    • The Very Best Of Bananarama.
    • Warner Strategic Market.

  • Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

    Easy Now

    • Council Skies (Deluxe Edition).
    • Sour Mash Records.

  • Madonna

    La Isla Bonita

    • The Hits Album 6 (Various Artists).
    • BMG.
    • 3.

  • Martin Smith

    Awake My Soul

  • Stevie Wonder

    All I Do

    • Hotter Than July.
    • Motown.

  • P!nk

    TRUSTFALL

    • TRUSTFALL.
    • RCA.

  • U2

    I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

    • Rock The Planet (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Bread

    The Guitar Man

    • David Gates & Bread - Essentials.
    • Elektra.

  • Samuel Jack

    Those Days

  • Mimi Webb

    Red Flags

    • Amelia.
    • Epic.

  • Gorillaz

    Silent Running (feat. Adeleye Omotayo)

    • Cracker Island.
    • Parlophone.

  • The Kooks

    She Moves In Her Own Way

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.

  • Joe Jackson

    Steppin' Out

  • Lady Blackbird

    Woman

    • Black Acid Soul.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • Skerryvore

    Everything You Need

    • Tempus.
    • Cooking Vinyl.

  • Alanis Morissette

    Ironic

  • Black

    Wonderful Life

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Michael Ball & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Love Changes Everything (Radio 2 Piano Room, 02 Feb 2023) (feat. Jamie Bogyo)

  • David Bowie

    Starman

  • The Waterboys

    The Whole of the Moon

    • Now 1991 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • Sorsha Seven

    Proud Of Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Alpha Music & Records.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

    • Columbia.

  • The Beatles

    Day Tripper

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 012.

  • Richard Marx

    Believe In Me

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.

  • Whitney Houston and the Georgia Mass Choir

    I Go To The Rock

  • The Housemartins

    Me And The Farmer

    • The People Who Grinned Themselves....
    • Go! Discs.

  • Sara Bareilles

    Love Song

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • Sarah TΓ©ibo

    Save Me

  • Red Box

    Lean On Me

    • Red Box - The Circle & The Square.
    • Sire.

  • Peter Gabriel

    Panopticom

    • i/o.
    • Real World Records.

Broadcast

  • Sun 5 Feb 2023 06:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2