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Mel Giedroyc hears the stories of animals that went to war, and War Horse author Michael Morpurgo shares his inspirations.

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Mon 9 Jan 201216:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Chapters

  • 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

Broadcast

  • Mon 9 Jan 201216:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra