BBC Documentaries

BBC Documentaries

The Story of Jackanory (2006x49)


Air date: Feb 19, 2006

A look back at the history of the hugely popular children's series, Jackanory, in which a well-known actor would read a book to camera alongside specially-commissioned illustrations. With contributions from readers, writers and producers including Alan Bennett, Patricia Routledge and Quentin Blake.

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