creation podcasts: fordgalaxyofstories
by Classic FM
Ford Galaxy, Classic FM and The Times Online are delighted to bring you a brand new and enchanting series, for all the family to enjoy. Richard E Grant, Alistair McGowan, Laurence Llewellyn Bowen, Harry Enfield and many more will be reading classic children�s stories and bring them to life in their own unique way.
Episodes
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Ford Galaxy of Stories: Puss in boots
Julian Clary tells us the story of Puss in Boots
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Brave Tin Soldier Podcast read by Shane Richie
Starring Shane Richie Once upon a time there was a soldier but this was no ordinary soldier. He was made of tin. And as just one of a company of 25 soldiers, he only had one leg…
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Ford Galaxy of stories: Cinderella
This weeks story is Cinderella read by actress Ashley Jensen.
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Ford Galaxy of Stories: Princess and The Pea
The Princess and the Pea read by Samantha Morton.
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- Rapunzel
Greta Scacchi tells the story of Rapunzel.
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Ford Galaxy of Stories - Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood Starring Miranda Richardson “Grandma,” shouted Little Red easing the door further ajar, “Grandma, it’s me Little Red”. She bit her lip. Grandma didn’t like her using her nickname, she perferred to call her by her real name that was… well, a voice sounded back at her…
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Ford Galazy of Stories- Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland starring Imelda Staunton Once upon a time there was a pleasant little girl, polite and kind, no beastliness or malice, she said Thank you, she said Please, she thought the moon was made of cheese and she had the unassuming name of Alice.
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- The Ugly Ducking
Ugly Duckling starring Sanjeev Bhaskar
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- Aladdin
This weeks story is Aladin, read by Tom Baker.
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- Jack and the Beanstalk
You know what it's like. Your mother asks you to go to market to sell your cow because you need some extra cash. But before you get to market you meet a friendly-looking man who offers you a fantastic deal: 5 three beans for your cow. Brilliant! You get home but mother's none too happy with the...
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- Little Match Girl
Read by Tamzin Outhwaite On a cold Christmas in London Town the little Match Girl walks the streets trying to sell copies of Match Magazine to make enough money for food and to heat her run-down house. Despite the snow she sees something that puts a big smile on a face. Have some tissues at the...
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Ford Galaxy of Stories: Tinderbox
Tinderbox starring Geoffrey Palmer This is the story of a soldier, a witch, and a key. The key unlocks a magical ‘tinder' room. But it's not that simple. There are a number of doors, and behind some of them are big bad barking dogs. Which door should the soldier open? Should he trust the witch?…
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The Gingerbread Man read by Maureen Lipman
It was a seemly ordinary day for the Little Old Woman. She was feeling peckish, so she decided to bake some gingerbread men. She put all the ingredients into a big pot, cut out the gingerbread man shapes, and put them in the oven. Suddenly she heard a knocking… which seemed be coming from INSIDE...
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- Dick Whittington
This tale of medieval upheaval starts at Gloucester and involves Dick Whittington, a boy of just 13, and a nasty chap called Black Death. It tells of how at times events can drive to cut one man adrift and give another man a lift, as Dick penniless and friendless, heads out on the street with his...
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Ford Galaxy of Stories - Sinbad
Ever since he'd been a small boy, Sinbad had been enchanted by one thing and one thing alone: the sea. He would go down to the sea everyday, absolutely everyday, without fail. Sometimes he would swim in the sea. Sometimes he would simply sit and stare at it. But mostly, Sinbad loved to go down to...
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- Rumplestiltskin
Robert Lindsay tells the tale of the man who boasted to the king that his daughter could turn straw into pure GOLD. His daughter made a wish and a tiny, mischievous man appeared and transformed the straw into GOLD. But, little did she know, this funny little chap would now expect many favours in...
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- The Snow Queen
Our story opens at a school. But this isn’t just any old school, for hidden away amidst snowcapped mountains and glacial gorges, in a place where neither humans nor estate agents dare to tread, this school exists in the snow world with a headmistress intent on working on her brand new invention –…
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- The Three Little Pigs
Once upon a time there were three little pigs. One who wanted to see the world and party, one who wanted to do something arty and the third who was a little more practical and focused on his career. Nevertheless, all three pigs agreed to build themselves a pad after being evicted from the Big...
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Ford Galaxy of Stories - The Golden Goose
There was magical land where once upon a time there lived a Golden Goose. It was so beautifully, temptingly golden that people couldn't resist trying to pluck one of its exquisite features. But as soon as they touched the bird they became stuck – there was quickly a long line of people all stuck...
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Ford Galaxy of Stories- the Emperors Birthday Suit
Ford Galaxy, Classic FM and The Times Online are delighted to bring you a brand new and enchanting series, for all the family to enjoy. Richard E Grant, Alistair McGowan, Laurence Llewellyn Bowen, Harry Enfield and many more will be reading classic children’s stories and bring them to life in…
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About this show
Ford Galaxy, Classic FM and The Times Online are delighted to bring you a brand new and enchanting series, for all the family to enjoy. Richard E Grant, Alistair McGowan, Laurence Llewellyn Bowen, Harry Enfield and many more will be reading classic children�s stories and bring them to life in their own unique way.
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