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16/08/2012

Mel Giedroyc with Roald Dahl's wonderful story 'Matilda'. Today Matilda writes a limerick for her teacher, and we hear poet John Hegley on the art of the limerick.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 16 Aug 2012 16:00

Chapters

  • There Was A Young Man From Limerick

    John Hegley delves into the history of this versatile form of comic verse...

    Duration: 05:15

  • 'The Thing About Me'

    Sinead Withers on the lost leather jacket that once belonged to her father.

    Duration: 05:02

  • Questions, Questions

    The team find out if it's possible to 'fly' while being towed by a car.

    Duration: 06:45

  • Edinburgh International Book Festival

    The 'Inheritance Books' of author Andy Mulligan.

    Duration: 08:43

  • 'Keep it in the Family' Trail

    If you're interested in taking part in the quiz, email keepitinthefamily@bbc.co.uk

    Duration: 00:22

  • Top of the Class

    Maths Professor Marcus du Sautoy goes back to his old school in Henley.

    Duration: 11:03

  • Mel's Magical Mystery Tour

    Today's destination is Liverpool. JP Devlin chats to passengers on the Mersey ferry.

    Duration: 05:54

  • Matilda

    Today's episode of our classic story this week, Roald Dahl's 'Matilda'.

    Duration: 09:26

Broadcast

  • Thu 16 Aug 2012 16:00