Fenella and The Magic Roundabout

Fenella Fielding will be on Radio 4 tomorrow afternoon, contributing to a programme telling the story of that classic 1960s children's show, The Magic Roundabout.

In Here We Go Round Again, Sophie Thompson and Phyllida Law, daughter and wife of the late Eric Thompson, tell the story of how The Magic Roundabout came to be, why it became so popular and what happened during the making of the iconic series. Eric, who had been involved with Play School before this series, wrote and voiced all the characters. Several years later he also directed Kenneth Williams in the play My Fat Friend - something of a strained relationship developed, if Kenneth's diaries are to be believed!

It's always lovely to hear Fenella's dulcet tones, so if you can tune in the programme will be broadcast tomorrow at 4pm on BBC Radio 4. 

More details can be found on the BBC Radio 4 Website 

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Carrying On...On Radio 4

I was lucky enough to track down an appearance by two fabulous Carry On ladies on BBC Radio 4 earlier today. The gorgeous Amanda Barrie and Sheila Hancock popped up in the wonderful Women's Hour this afternoon.

Sheila and Amanda joined Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Dame Jenni Murray and Shirley Hughes on Women's Hour to discuss women over the age of seventy. I think you'll agree Amanda and Sheila are excellent, vibrant examples of older women. As I blogged earlier this week, Amanda has just turned 80. Sheila meanwhile is now 82. Both facts astonish me! 

Anyway, it's a fantastically entertaining listen and among the fashion tips we find out why Amanda always has turned up collars! 

You can listen to them here - they appear about twenty minutes in.

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