EPISODE · Dec 14, 2023 · 21 MIN
Chapter 6: Humpty Dumpty
from The Wonderland Challenge 2: Alice Through The Looking Glass · host Production by Brad Shaw Book by Lewis Carroll
Alice Through The Looking Glass with 175 readers in aid of Cancer Research UK Chapter 6 of "Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll is titled "Humpty Dumpty." In this chapter, Alice comes across the famous nursery rhyme character, Humpty Dumpty, who is sitting on a wall. Humpty Dumpty discusses the meaning of words and explains the various ways words can be used to mean different things. He also talks about the concept of "un-birthday" presents and shares his interpretation of the poem "Jabberwocky." The chapter is a playful exploration of language and its flexibility, showcasing Carroll's fascination with wordplay and the absurd. Please donate here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/brads-giving-page-62 Chapter 6 is read by the following voice actors (in order of play): Sam Dale Emma Stannard Kate De Quidt Amrit Sandhu Matt Wycliffe Cindy Hughes Daniel Netsah caroline ramsay Gregory Dwyer Sarah Starling Suzanne Amey Toby Jackson Gabrielle Nellis-Pain Kate Rock Matt Wycliffe Tianna Alley Judith Gershon Anthony Rudd A huge thank you to all our wonderful narrators. Each one donated at least £10 to Cancer Research UK Illustrations by John Tenniel
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Alice Through The Looking Glass with 175 readers in aid of Cancer Research UK Chapter 6 of "Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll is titled "Humpty Dumpty." In this chapter, Alice comes across the famous nursery rhyme character, Humpty Dumpty, who is sitting on a wall. Humpty Dumpty discusses the meaning of words and explains the various ways words can be used to mean different things. He also talks about the concept of "un-birthday" presents and shares his interpretation of the poem "Jabberwocky." The chapter is a playful exploration of language and its flexibility, showcasing Carroll's fascination with wordplay and the absurd. Please donate here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/brads-giving-page-62 Chapter 6 is read by the following voice actors (in order of play): Sam DaleEmma StannardKate De QuidtAmrit SandhuMatt WycliffeCindy HughesDaniel Netsahcaroline ramsayGregory DwyerSarah StarlingSuzanne AmeyToby JacksonGabrielle Nellis-PainKate RockMatt WycliffeTianna AlleyJudith GershonAnthony Rudd A huge thank you to all our wonderful narrators. Each one donated at least £10 to Cancer Research UK Illustrations by John Tenniel
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