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Shirley Hughes on the problems of modern childhood
On her 90th birthday, the children's book author and illustrator tells Michael Berkeley that, although it brings huge benefits, too much technology can be a bad thing. Children today have "too much coming at them".
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Michael Berkeley |
| Interviewed Guest | Shirley Hughes |
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