Best URBAN TIGER RADIO 2 Podcasts (2024)

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12: The Wind in The Willows: The Return Of Ulysses 37:35

5y ago37:35

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Hi Kids. This is the last chapter of The Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame. I hope that you have enjoyed all the other 11 chapters enough to want to listen to this one!EnjoyBill & NellieBy Bill Allerton

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11: The Wind in The Willows: Like A Summer Tempest Came His Tears 40:01

5y ago40:01

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Hi Kids, here's Chapter 11 of The Wind in The Willows, where Toad finds his friends again and seeks to recapture Toad Hall from the Weasels and Stoats. Together, they hatch a cunning plan...By Bill Allerton

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10: The Wind in The Willows: The Further Adventures Of Toad 42:05

5y ago42:05

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Hi Kids! Here's Chapter 10 of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, read as usual by me, Bill Allerton, with Nellie turning the pages! Do we think that Toad will EVER change? Listen on...By Bill Allerton

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9: The Wind in The Willows: Wayfarers All 42:37

5+ y ago42:37

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Hi Kids. Chapter 9 of the Wind in The Willows. I'm sorry if I have been a little erratic in loading some of these chapters but each one is recorded fresh, edited, and put out there for your enjoyment! This means that sometimes I'm not at my best. Some of these chapters have only been possible thanks to liberal doses of Lemsip and Halls Mentholyptus…

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Cheval 20:31

5+ y ago20:31

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Hi Kids. This track is 'Cheval'. 'Cheval' is the old french word for 'Horse'. Used today it describes a tall, slender mirror that stands free on four feet. Sometimes those feet can be very ornately carved, like the proud horses in the story. The story may be a little beyond some of our listeners, but it's a story about how we begin as a child with …

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8: The Wind in The Willows: Toad's Adventures 36:49

5+ y ago36:49

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Hi Kids. This is Chapter 8 of The Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame. In this chapter Mr Toad escapes from gaol dressed as a washerwoman and just as he thinks he is safe... then... listen on!Merry Christmas from Bill & Nellie!By Bill Allerton

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Mariana & The Merchild 14:08

5+ y ago14:08

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Hi, this is another wonderful track from Caroline Pitcher, children's author of great renown and author of 11 o'clock Chocolate Cake, also featured on Urban Tiger Radio. This story is about the sea, so immerse yourself...By Bill Allerton

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7: The Wind in The Willows: The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn 29:36

5+ y ago29:36

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Hi Kids. Sorry for the delay bringing you this episode but I had a cold that made me croak like Mr Toad! Now I've recovered, I hope I've done as good a job of this one as I can. One late, hot summer evening, Mole and Rat set off in their boat to find Portly, a lost Otter cub. On their way they discover something even more astounding... something th…

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The Time Mouse Chapter 1: 'A Deadly Secret' 16:37

5+ y ago16:37

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Hi Kids. This is Chapter 1: 'A Deadly Secret' of my novel, The Time Mouse. I think you will like Costello, he's one of those people (sorry, Mice) that always thinks he has the answer to everything, but really he's a bit of a fraud. I'm sure you all know people like that too! Anyway, Costello is here to ask for help. He has a problem with Time that …

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6: The Wind in The Willows: Mr Toad 32:36

5+ y ago32:36

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Hi Kids. Here's Chapter Six of The Wind in The Willows, 'Mr Toad'. Mr Toad's best friends, Badger, Ratty and Mole, try to help him overcome an obsession he has for something that they know will only hurt him. Does he listen to them? What do you think? Find out here in Chapter Six, Mr Toad...By Bill Allerton

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5: The Wind in The Willows: Dulce Domum 39:57

5+ y ago39:57

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Hi Kids. Chapter 5 of Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame: Dulce Domum (or Home Sweet Home). This chapter reminds us of the safety and sanctity of being surrounded by all our special things in that special place we all love to be at Christmas... Home.By Bill Allerton

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4: The Wind in The Willows: Mr. Badger 32:42

5+ y ago32:42

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Hi Kids. Here is Chapter 4 of The Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This one is all about Mr Badger, so we get to kniow what it is like to live Underground, and we get to meet two hungry hedgehogs and Otter, a great friend of Ratty. Enjoy!And try all our other stories too. 'The Time Mouse' coming soon!Bill Allerton…

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11 O'Clock Chocolate Cake 11:11

5+ y ago11:11

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Hi Kids. Here is a link to this book on Amazon > amzn.eu/d/dtJSp5GA truly amazing 'pull-you-along-at breakneck-speed' book for early teens from a consummate, internationally published expert in the genre! Also includes easy-to-make recipes for Emma Peek's favourite midnight snacks, including the title one of '11 O'Clock Chocolate Cake'Get your Mom …

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3: The Wind in The Willows: The Wild Wood 27:49

5+ y ago27:49

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Hi Kids. Here is Chapter 3 of The Wind in The Willows, The Wild Wood. Help Ratty look for Mole in this exciting chapter as he gets lost while feeling braver than he really is.By Bill Allerton

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Which Witch Wood? 32:44

5+ y ago32:44

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Hi Kids. This story is Which Witch Wood? from suggestions by Maryam and Innis. It has everything! Time Travel, Dinosaurs, Pterodactyls, Magic Spells, Witches, Dark Caves, but mostly two children who don't listen to their parents.Enjoy!Bill Allerton & NellieBy Bill Allerton

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2: The Wind in The Willows: The Open Road 30:40

5+ y ago30:40

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Hi Kids. Chapter two, 'The Open Road'. Listen to how Toad came to be obsessed with the motor car. I don't suppose he's that much different from the rest of us, do you?Sit back and enjoy 'The Open Road' (as long as Mr Toad is not driving!)By Bill Allerton

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Foxes Frogs and Rice Pudding 21:18

5+ y ago21:18

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Hi Kids. I know that by now that you probably all think I'm a bit silly, just from listening to the content of these stories, but I'd like you to remember that I only wrote them. The stories were directed by the children from Sharrow School who suggested characters, plot and everything else I had to include (including skeletons and blood). I suspec…

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1: The Wind in The Willows: The River Bank 30:48

5+ y ago30:48

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Hi Kids. This is the first chapter of Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in the Willows'. For those of you familiar with Ratty, Mole and Badger this will need no introduction, but what I have recorded is the original version of the story as printed in October of 1908, 110 years ago in another month or so. Some of the words Mr Grahame uses might make you t…

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Granny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 8 17:18

6y ago17:18

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I hope you've all been enjoying Berlie's wonderful story of self-discovery. This is the last podcast from that novel and I'm sure that you will all now go to Berlie's incredible website: www.berliedoherty.com/ where you can contact Berlie herself and tell her how much you enjoyed her story. There are many of Berlie's other books on there and they a…

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How Bumble found her Bee 6:49

6y ago6:49

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Hi Kids, this is another of my 'How' stories. This week it's 'How Bumble Found Her Bee'. Listen on and find out why Bumble Bees have that name and why they wear brown and yellow striped coats. You'll never believe it! (and perhaps you shouldn't!)Keep Listening out for more...Bill AllertonBy Bill Allerton

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Granny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 7 24:24

6y ago24:24

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Hi Kids. Chapter 7 of Berlie's fascinating novel, Granny was a Buffer Girl. Enjoy!By Bill Allerton

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The Dogged Detective 15:11

6y ago15:11

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What does your name mean to you? Are you just a tick in a register when you go to school? Or is there something more to that. With the help of The Dogged Detective, Fariyah makes her point...By Bill Allerton

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Granny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 6 24:48

6y ago24:48

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Here is Chapter 6 of Berlie's wonderful story about coming of age. More to come later!By Bill Allerton

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Granny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 5 32:52

6y ago32:52

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Here it is Kids! Chapter 5 of Berlie's incredible tale of growing up. Enjoy! More chapters to come each week so set your reminder! Look out for a reissue of this novel coming soon to all good bookshops and online suppliers. I'll let you know when it's out.By Bill Allerton

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Granny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 4 23:21

6y ago23:21

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HI Kids. Here is Chapter 4 of 'Granny was a Buffer Girl' by Berlie Doherty. Enjoy!BillBy Bill Allerton

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This is the Tree 1:35

6y ago1:35

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Hi Kids. Very short podcast this week, just a poem. This poem is dedicated to all the trees saved by protesters against the Sheffield City Council policy of cutting down viable trees because they feel it will make the pavements safer. But much less nicer than before, especially in summer.By Bill Allerton

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Man Child & The Talking Stone 21:45

6y ago21:45

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Man-Child and The Talking Stone is a story about understanding each other, and accepting that while we are basically the same, we do have differences in our abilities. It is also about the way that Life shapes us for the different tasks it has in store for us, and how we can use our differences to make things easier and better for all of us.But mos…

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Granny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 3 24:02

6y ago24:02

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Here it is Kids! Chapter 3 of Berlie's incredible tale of growing up. Enjoy! More chapters to come each week so set your reminder! Look out for a reissue of this novel coming soon to all good bookshops and online suppliers. I'll let you know when it's out.By Bill Allerton

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Granny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 2 33:24

6+ y ago33:24

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Hi Kids. Chapter 2 of our ongoing serial by the famous Berlie Doherty. Look out for a reissue of this novel coming soon to all good bookshops and online suppliers. I'll let you know when it's out. It's quiet this week, you only have Berlie to listen to. I lost my voice. I think Nellie hid it after I told her off for bringing mice home. If you have …

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The Skeleton Lord of Spooky Doom Castle 19:31

6+ y ago19:31

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Hi Kids. Another of my stories from back when I worked with the Y2's at Sharrow School. We are working our way down the list of the book I produced for them in 2004 but there are still plenty left and when I run out, well... I'll just have to write some more, won't I? I'll keep on posting episodes of 'Granny Was A Buffer Girl' by Berlie Doherty unt…

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Granny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 1 24:50

6+ y ago24:50

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Hi Kids. Sorry for the delay but last week I broke Nellie's Computer. Well... it was Apple, really, but Nellie says that everything is my fault.I promised you a famous author and here she is! The fabulous BERLIE DOHERTY reading the first chapter of her novel 'Granny Was A Buffer Girl' along with a short description from me of what a 'Buffer Girl' d…

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And The Ship Sailed On 9:03

6+ y ago9:03

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Hi Kids! Another of my 'Sharrow' stories today. This is a poem called 'And The Ship Sailed On...'. I was given the cast of the crew by Saniya, who wanted to be both a Princess AND a Movie Star, and Kenttoon, who wants to be a Ninja when he grows up. It had to take place on board a ship and there had to be shark(s) and soldiers! Now, start to work t…

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Singer of Wishes 28:09

6+ y ago28:09

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Hi Kids. Have you ever seen pictures taken of people where their eyes have turned bright red? Ever wondered why that happens? Well... Connor the Ninja, recovering from a brave battle, and Hassan the Leopard, are about to find out as they fight together to save the Souls of all the Jungle Animals in another Sharrow Story from Bill Allerton and Nelli…

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A wish for wings 29:55

6+ y ago29:55

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Hi Kids. A Wish for Wings is another of my 'Sharrow' stories. This time, Hudeifa and Hannah wanted to be horses, but not ordinary horses, very special horses. At first they wanted to be very different horses too, but did they find at the end that perhaps they didn't want to be so different after all...? Look out for Dragons and Giants and Enormous …

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Clara the Blue 10:19

6+ y ago10:19

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Hi Kids. Time to find out a little something about me and how these stories came to be written, but most of all I want to share with you the strange poetic tale of Clara the Blue, and Joseph the Red. Don't forget to wear a coat. You may get showered with magic!By Bill Allerton

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Rehna & The Lion 23:57

6+ y ago23:57

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Hi Kids. I hope you like this weeks story. It's about Bravery, Change, Love and Loyalty. It's one of my very favourites and I've done everything I can to make it real for you. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please tick the little heart shaped 'Like' button. If you wish to tell me what kind of poems and stories you like best, get a parent to email …

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How Moth Saw the Light & Other Tales 14:04

6+ y ago14:04

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Hello again from Bill. This week I am bringing you three more of my poems. Two of them are 'How' poems, How Moth Saw the Light and How Sniff got his Dog. For the third poem we pay another visit to 'Grandad Bill' (But we know who he is already, don't we... Grandad Bill!)By Bill Allerton

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How Tree got his Bird and Others 16:27

6+ y ago16:27

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Hi Kids! Sorry it's been so long but here are four poems and stories for you. The first one is 'Ifti's Birthday Present' followed by 'Grandad and the Dentist', then two 'How' poems of mine, 'How Purr found his Cat' and 'How Tree got his Bird'. I hope you enjoy these and if you do then feel free to pass the links on to your friends. There will be mo…

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Sir Tingly 12 - Of Candles and Mice and Sweet Sugar Ice 4:35

7y ago4:35

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 11 - Of Books with Brass and Mice in the Class 4:36

7y ago4:36

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 10 - Of Cellar and Puddle and Ink in a Muddle 4:56

7y ago4:56

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 09 - Of Mirrors and Glee in Time for Tea 6:32

7y ago6:32

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 08 - Of Cabbages and Soot and Dragons Afoot 5:14

7y ago5:14

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 07 - Of Feet with Claws and Stawberry Moors 4:00

7y ago4:00

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 06 - Of Ruin and Fright and Flames in the Night 5:11

7y ago5:11

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 05 - Of Books and Mice with a Pink Cheese Slice 3:35

7y ago3:35

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 04 - Of Names on a Wall and a Dargon So Tall 2:47

7y ago2:47

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 03 - Of Tygers, Snakes and Blue Milk Shakes 2:58

7y ago2:58

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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Sir Tingly 02 - Of Songs and Signs and A Knight that Shines 3:02

7y ago3:02

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Would you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Shar…

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