Not sure what it consists of but on Radio 4 Extra at 1:30 pm on Friday 10th May there is "The shape of things, BB remembered"
It is also repeated at 8:30 pm.
Must be worth listening to
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BB on Radio 4 Extra Friday 1:30 pm and 8:30pm
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Re: BB on Radio 4 Extra Friday 1:30 pm and 8:30pm
Here is the blurb from the BBC website
Kate Best looks back at the life and work of 'BB' - the pen-name of the writer and illustrator Denys Wakins-Pitchford. Best known for his children's books which include a much-loved classic, The Little Grey Men, BB also wrote prolifically about the countryside, documenting the wildlife which was his lifelong obsession.
Kate visits some of his Northamptonshire haunts and talks to those who knew him - and fans including Ian McMillan and Philip Ardagh explain his lasting appeal. With readings by Sir Derek Jacobi.
Kate Best looks back at the life and work of 'BB' - the pen-name of the writer and illustrator Denys Wakins-Pitchford. Best known for his children's books which include a much-loved classic, The Little Grey Men, BB also wrote prolifically about the countryside, documenting the wildlife which was his lifelong obsession.
Kate visits some of his Northamptonshire haunts and talks to those who knew him - and fans including Ian McMillan and Philip Ardagh explain his lasting appeal. With readings by Sir Derek Jacobi.
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Re: BB on Radio 4 Extra Friday 1:30 pm and 8:30pm
It sounds excellent, will make a note to listen.
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Re: BB on Radio 4 Extra Friday 1:30 pm and 8:30pm
I fear you may be a trifle late - it was May 2019, sorry,
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Re: BB on Radio 4 Extra Friday 1:30 pm and 8:30pm
Indeed. Original aired in 2010 and therefore not availible on iPlayer. Such a shame.
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Re: BB on Radio 4 Extra Friday 1:30 pm and 8:30pm
Ah yes! Still, I spent an absorbing 30mins. listening to a Len Deighton and then Mrs. Marples before giving up
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Re: BB on Radio 4 Extra Friday 1:30 pm and 8:30pm
No probs Dok & Hovis for the info, at some point in the future it may reappear like those old Pathe news reels !