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Mel Giedroyc hears about Jacqueline Wilson's favourite books, asks why rabbits have white tails, and finds out whether we could all learn from the humble penguin.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 18 Oct 201116:00

Chapters

  • Live like a penguin

    Should we be following the example set by our feathered friends?

    Duration: 02:27

  • Philip Pullman

    The writer talks about his childhood, becoming a writer, and the excitement of writing something new.

    Duration: 05:44

  • Rabbit Tails

    Why are rabbits' tails so white and conspicuous? The Home Planet team find out.

    Duration: 04:56

  • Fungi Forage

    A walk in some damp autumnal woodlands to find out about mushrooms to look out for - and toadstools to avoid.

    Duration: 06:43

  • Miriam Margolyes

    The actress talks about her career, voice skills, and appearing in the Harry Potter films.

    Duration: 05:56

  • Cookie

    By Jacqueline Wilson. Part 2: Beauty loves her mum but as for her dad – he’s got a temper like a volcano. And Dad’s not her only problem... .

    Duration: 12:29

Broadcast

  • Tue 18 Oct 201116:00