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Front RowActor Will Sharpe on playing Mozart in AmadeusAs a new adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus begins on Sky, actor Will Sharpe speaks to Front Row about he researched the role of Mozart, and music historian Flora Willson and Music Director of the Dunedin Consort John Butt discuss how recent research helps us better understand the man and his music. Baroness Margaret Hodge - whose review into Arts Council England was published this week - tells us about her findings and recommendations. And with just a week to go until Christmas, broadcaster Bex Lindsay delivers her recommendations of books for children this festive...
2025-12-1742 min
Owl Be Reading Book ReviewsOwl Be Reading Book Review: Cosmic - It's one giant leap for all boy-kindLoved the episode? Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a new book recommendation!Owl Be Reading is where curious kids, awesome parents, and book lovers unite. From bold adventures to brain-teasing challenges, this is more than just story time. It’s a club!📌 Useful Links:🌐 Visit our website:👉 https://www.owlbereading.com 🛒 Buy the book on Amazon:👉 https://amzn.to/3SzOOux📬 Join the community:Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive content, reviews, and reading inspiration:👉 https://www.owlbereading.com/newsletter-sign-upBook Details:
2025-07-2201 min
Drôles d'histoires le podcastEPISODE ♯ 01-Savez-vous planter les dragons?Pour cette première histoire sur le thème du jardinage, je vous invite à venir découvrir la boutique magique de M. POTTIFER, un attrape mouche des plus charmant, qui va grâce à l'aide précieuse d'une petite fille prénommée Sarah, faire pousser des dragons. Mais il leur faudra redoubler d'astuce pour parvenir à les dompter.Ce livre très joliment illustré à été créé par Rachel MORRISROE et Steven LENTON et vous pouvez le trouver aux éditions GAUTIER LANGUEREAU.Bonne écoute.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informati
2025-06-0207 min
Realms UnknownGender // Scholomance // Honor HarringtonHost Alice Fraser and author Patrick Lenton bring you episode 19 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for speculative fiction tropes, news and recommendations!This week, we're looking at gender!Episode 19This week's news features The Wheel of Time getting cancelled, Lilo and Stitch doing surprisingly well at the box office, and a fantasy author caught using AI to write in her own style!Hear what Alice and Patrick have been enjoying recently, which tropes they love or hate, then take a deep dive with them into early sci-fi...
2025-05-2844 min
Absorb The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Immersive!The Blockbusters! by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Steven LentonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/269020to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Blockbusters!
Author: Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Steven Lenton
Narrator: James Bibby
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
Release date: 05-15-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Movies, Television & Radio
Publisher's Summary:
2025-05-154h 57
Absorb Your Ears To A Captivating Full Audiobook.Runaway Robot by Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven LentonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/210580to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Runaway Robot
Author: Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven Lenton
Narrator: Ben Bailey Smith
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 01-09-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Robots
Publisher's Summary:
When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly 100 years old and ready...
2025-01-094h 53
Dive Into A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Edge-Of-Your-Seat.The Astounding Broccoli Boy by Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven LentonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/259499to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Astounding Broccoli Boy
Author: Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven Lenton
Narrator: Ewan Goddard
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
Release date: 11-21-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Superheroes
Publisher's Summary:
2024-11-217h 46
Get Lost In The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven LentonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/113890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Framed
Author: Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven Lenton
Narrator: Jason Hughes
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
Release date: 11-20-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Law & Crime
Publisher's Summary:
Dylan is the only boy living in the tiny Welsh town of Manod. His parents run the Snowdonia Oasis Auto Marvel garage - and when he's not trying to persuade his sisters to play football, Dylan is in charge of the petrol log. And that means he gets to keep track of everyone coming in and out of Manod...
2024-11-206h 59
Studiomate SteveEpisode 30: Mikey PleaseMikey has created and directed myriad, beautiful animation projects and has now entered the world of children's picture books with his gorgeous debut 'The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods' which we discuss, along with his work with Aardman, his views on AI and our current favourite books.
2024-11-1152 min
Indulge In Your Ears To A Captivating Full Audiobook.Dino Dad: Ice Age by Andy Day, Steven Lenton - illustratorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/204087to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dino Dad: Ice Age
Series: Dino Dad, Book 2
Author: Andy Day, Steven Lenton - illustrator
Narrator: Andy Day
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
Release date: 10-10-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Dinosaurs
Publisher's Summary:
Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we're famous POOPAs. What do you mean you've not heard of us? And you don't know what a POOPA is?! It means we're Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously! Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in...
2024-10-101h 28
Begin A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Best-Selling.Dino Dad by Andy Day, Steven Lenton - illustratorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/204086to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dino Dad
Series: Dino Dad, Book 1
Author: Andy Day, Steven Lenton - illustrator
Narrator: Andy Day
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
Release date: 10-10-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Dinosaurs
Publisher's Summary:
Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret . . . everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also . . . a POOPA! And so am I! What's a POOPA? Well, it means he's a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies. When me and Dad touch his special...
2024-10-101h 11
Studiomate SteveEpisode 29: Paul BlackPaul is the PR and Brand Director at Andersen Press and chats to me about the role of a publicist within the children's book industry. We delve into brilliant books and also Vanderpump Rules, Love Is Blind and Below Deck - we love a bit of telly! Fun and informative, Paul is an excellent guest!
2024-08-121h 12
Studiomate SteveEpisode 28: Jamie SmartComic book creator extraordinaire Jamie, best-known for Bunny V's Monkey and numerous The Phoenix characters, chats about his life/work balance and his earlier career working on The Dandy and a naturist publication amongst others! Also his penchant for gardening and his choice of books for the Studiomate Steve Suggests segment!
2024-08-011h 00
The Island of Brilliant!Festival of Brilliant, with Steven LentonHow do you turn an island into a festival?
This month's episode is recorded partly on the island and partly at the magical location that is Biddulph Old Hall in the Staffordshire Moorlands, which played host and provided a magnificent backdrop to the inaugural Festival of Brilliant, staged by the mighty Outside Arts organisation. Moorlands lad Steven Lenton came along with vital local patisserie expertise and charmed the audience with his Swanee whistle playing and tip-top question answering. The Ukelele Uff Trio were even persuaded to come ashore for the first time in years to play along l...
2024-08-0139 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 27: Rachel MorrisroeAuthor extraordinaire Rachel talks about her upcoming picture book, young fiction AND middle grade titles plus her opinions on public events and the north/south divide in publishing.
2024-07-2153 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 26: Nadia ShireenNadia chats about her early career as a magazine sub-editor, her switch to children's books, Grimwood 3 and lemon curd!
2024-03-041h 20
Studiomate SteveEpisode 25: David RobertsFrom his early days as a milliner right through to his Emmy award-winning tv show, David chats with warmth and humour about his career so far.
2023-12-181h 28
Studiomate SteveEpisode 24: Katie ClaphamAuthor and bookseller Katie is a mind full of top tips and experience when it comes to both running a successful bookshop and writing fiction and picture books. A must-listen!
2023-12-041h 12
Studiomate SteveEpisode 23: Penny Neville-LeeIllustrator of beautiful things and mega Columbo fan Penny chats about her RCA days, her workspace, publishing industry experience so far and juggling kids, cats and creativity!
2023-11-271h 18
Studiomate SteveEpisode 22: Ruby WrightRuby may only just be starting out in the picture book world but boy has she already made a big impression! We discuss screen-printing, rejection, answer LOTS of listener questions and have really good giggle in the process!
2023-11-201h 08
ALBERT’S BOOKSHELFFairytale Franky And The Tricky Witch By Greg Gormley & Steven LentonHello there!! Welcome to Alberts bookshelf. We hope you enjoy listening to Fairytale Frankey and the Tricky Witch one of Alberts favourite books.Thanks for Listening.
2023-11-1706 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 21: Ella BeechDebut picture book illustrator Ella is a tour de force of talent. We discuss her rise from novelty book designer to her premiere publication by The Folio Society! Hairy flaps, paper engineering, Christmas adverts and much much more is discussed! And we both recommend our current favourite picture books!
2023-11-061h 06The Island of Brilliant!Katherine RundellImagine having a new book coming out, one more hotly anticipated than a change of government - and still taking the time and trouble to visit the Island of Brilliant for a natter with Nadia and Frank. That's the kind of class that is exhibited as standard by the inestimably talented Katherine Rundell, who even manages to keep her composure when her kindly snack gift is met with (very) thinly veiled disappointment. Katherine offers invaluable insights into forthcoming novel 'impossible Creatures' as well as making a frankly magnificent case for the absolutely vital role of children's books in our...
2023-09-0156 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 20: Tracey CorderoyA special 10 Year Anniversary special episode with author of the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam children's book series! We talk about where the initial idea came from for the first book and how the beloved, best-selling series has evolved over the years.
2023-08-071h 05
Studiomate SteveEpisode 19: Sharon King ChaiDesigner, author, illustrator and all-round amazing cheery talent, Sharon talks to me about her collaborative process with Julia Donaldson, how she copes with flights to Oz and her insights into the children's publishing industry.
2023-08-0354 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 18: Harry WoodgateHarry was a joy to talk to and we discuss pencil roughs, the transition from uni to paid illustration work and loads more!
2023-07-1455 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 17: Karl James MountfordThe king of middle grade covers is here! And he chats about rejection, style, his picture books and THE CHICKEN MAN!!!
2023-06-261h 05
Studiomate SteveEpisode 16: Fiona LumbersMe and Fiona chat everything from her work with children's laureate Joseph Coelho, quiz shows to acting and traditional work methods. This episode also introduces 'Studiomate Steve Suggests...' the children's book review segment!
2023-06-1259 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 15: Jack NoelAuthor/illustrator/designer/witty man Jack Noel tells us all about his career, his thoughts and advice on book cover design, his love of Weetabix and being woke.
2023-05-301h 04
Studiomate SteveEpisode 14: Julia PattonJulia is utterly charming and we have a really eye-opening conversation about her work, process, journey to illustrating hit books in the UK & US and lots of giggles in-between!
2023-05-221h 04
Studiomate SteveEpisode 13: Ben MantleAuthor and illustrator of beautiful and hilarious picture books, including Dick The Delightful Duck (which we discuss extensively!) and many fiction covers and interiors. A super fun and informative episode.
2023-05-151h 12
Studiomate SteveEpisode 12: Sallyanne SweeneyI talk to literary and illustration agent Sallyanne Sweeney about graphic novel and picture book submission tips, celebrity authors, contracts, meeting room snack faux pas and flash mobs!
2023-05-061h 06
Studiomate SteveEpisode 11: JarvisSeason 2 kicks off in style with the amazing Jarvis! We discuss sketchbook pressure, Bear and Bird, iPads, we answer listener questions PLUS find out where and why he met MR MOTIVATOR.
2023-05-011h 04
Studiomate SteveStudiomate Steve Season 2 TrailerWe are back! And in this little ten minute special I list the incredible guests I will be interviewing this season and share a fun little recording with some pals from the Bologna Book Fair!
2023-04-2310 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 10: Dapo AdeolaTruly inspirational Dapo chats about his career from a gym receptionist to multi-award winning illustrator and author all within the space of just 4 years! A fitting finale for the series.
2022-12-1955 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 9: Jim FieldIllustration superstar Jim joins me to chat about his numerous big hitters including The Lion Inside and Oi Frog! He also shares a very funny anecdote about an embarrassing situation with his mother-in-law...listen right to the end guys!
2022-12-161h 02
Studiomate SteveEpisode 8: Alex T SmithIt's the season one Christmas Special! And who better to chat to than the king of Christmas children's books Alex T Smith! We chat about Alex's work, dogs, chickens, books and tv shows. Merry Christmas to all our lovely listeners!
2022-12-081h 00
Studiomate SteveEpisode 7: Claire PowellThe illustrator of many wonderful picture book and fiction collaborations joins me for a really funny and informative chat about her career from brand designer to best seller!
2022-12-051h 07
Studiomate SteveEpisode 6: Lydia MonksThe queen of picture book illustration chats about working with Julia Donaldson, drawalong videos, her latest title 'Adoette' and her poodle Chadwick!
2022-11-2853 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 5: Rikin ParekhTraditional illustrator Rikin chats about working as a storyboard artist, his time at Pinewood Studios, collaborating with a range of authors and juggling life and work.
2022-11-211h 01
Studiomate SteveEpisode 4: Chris ChattertonMy first international guest, Chris has some great Photoshop tips and tricks and discusses his best-selling picture books. And missing Greggs.
2022-11-1457 min
Studiomate SteveEpisode 3: Sophy HennSuperstar Sophy tells us all about her journey from designer to children's book creator via raspberry jam, roller-booting and karaoke!
2022-11-071h 04
Studiomate SteveEpisode 2: Benji Davies'Storm Whale' creator Benji chats about his creative process, his animation background and Bizzy Bear costumes!
2022-10-301h 05
Studiomate SteveEpisode 1: Tor FreemanIn the first episode I chat to genius author and illustrator Tor Freeman who tells us about her life and experiences of being in the children's book industry and her latest book with Richard Ayoade.
2022-10-231h 00
Studiomate SteveStudiomate Steve - an introduction!Your host, author and illustrator Steven Lenton, says hello! This is a podcast for illustrators, authors, designers, editors, students and anyone who is interested in the world of children's book creation. Steven will be chatting with some terrific illustrators over the coming weeks, discussing their life, work, career and anything else they wish to divulge... Think of Steve as your virtual Studiomate!
2022-10-1612 min
Tots O'clock- Fun With FiGrowing a UnicornLet me know what you think...Story time for Kids with some fun games too.Today's story is How to Grow a Unicorn by Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton. Come and join me for a trip to a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see! Sarah is on the look out for a perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but when she buys a 'grow your own unicorn' packet of seeds, things start growing wildly out of hand!After the story there are two fun games to keep k...
2021-11-0316 min
Search with CandourEpisode 131: The end of season 1!That's a wrap for season one!
Thank you to all of the guests that have appears on season one of Search with Candour:
Will Critchlow, Nathan Lomax, Emily Brady, Alex Holiman, Gianna Brachetti-Truskawa, Sophie Brannon, Bille Geena, Joe Lenton, Daniel Foley Carter, Dixon Jones, Dom Hodgeson, Jason Barnard, Judith Lewis, Chris Green, Simo Ahava, Krista Seiden, Mordy Oberstein, Roman Sadowski, Lily Ray, Areej AbuAli, Patrick Hathaway, Dawn Anderson, Andrew Optimsey, James Brockbank, Dan Taylor, Kristina Azarenko, Luke Carthy, Kevin Indig, Natalie Mott, Seb Atkinson, Aleyda Solis, Steven van Vessum, Sean Clark, Michael Curtis, Lexi Mills...
2021-10-0407 min
Tremendous Tales with Liz PichonTremendous Tales with Liz Pichon - Steven ButlerSteven shares some tremendous tales from his childhood, tremendous fails (breaking 4 laptops in a year and half!) and his inspiration for his books.Snack Chat: Tortilla Chips with Avocado DipTremendous Book: 'Genie and Teeny Make a Wish' Written and Illustrated by Steven LentonShameless Plug: 'The Nothing To See Here Hotel' series Written by Steven Butler and Illustrated by Steven LentonProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reser...
2021-09-1027 min
Anderton Tiger RadioLearn Radio Live Book Club 21st April 2021First broadcast at 5pm on 21st April 2021.
This was our 13th #AfterSchoolBookClub radio show, with Maria and Russell.
Steven Lenton was our guest this week and he came on the show to read from his new book Genie & Teeny Make A Wish, it's out next week.
The podcast of the show is hosted here without any copyright music, if you'd like to hear the whole show, please visit the showpage LearnRadio.Net/StevenLenton
Ian Rockey and Russell Prue created LearnRadio.Net a live Radio Station with writing, drawing and creative cross-curricular activities around a themed topic.
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2021-04-221h 00
Down The Rabbit Hole23 March 2021 | Episode 83: Cats Vs DogsHannah Love and Sam Sedgman are joined by authors Steven Lenton and Michelle Harrison to tackle the greatest question of our lifetime: which are better, cats or dogs? Hear the fur fly as we share some of our favourite canines and felines from children's literature past and present, debating which is funnier, cuter, more adventurous and more loyal. Plus, we each share a book that's making us happy this month.
Buy all the books mentioned in today's episode from our new shelf on Bookshop.org - https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/downtherabbithole
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2021-03-2334 min
Writer's RoutineJennie Fields, author of 'Atomic Love' - Spy drama writer talks about bending genre, keeping track of tenses, and getting started late.Jennie Fields' 5th novel is 'Atomic Love', it's a twisting spy drama with a side of romance set in 1950's Chicago. It tells the story of Rosalind, a worker on the Manhattan Project, who is recruited to the CIA. We chat about how she brought such an evocative era to life, bending the rules of the spy genre. You can hear how the idea came from her family history, and things she discovered about her mum and the Manhattan Project.We talk about the luxurious writing room she has, why she gets started late in the...
2020-10-2340 min
Library Girl and Book BoyBarnes Children’s Literature Festival 2019Book Boy and I were invited to play roving reporters at the 5th Barnes Children’s Literature Festival. We have exclusive interviews from Steven Butler & Steven Lenton, S.F. Said and The Parrot Street Book Club for you to enjoy.
2019-05-1217 minLibrary Girl and Book BoyWorld Book Day With Steven LentonIn this episode I interview illustrator and author Steven Lenton about his involvement with World Book Day 2019, and his MANY upcoming new releases including an out-of-this-world ‘Shifty McGifty And Slippery Sam’ chapter book with Tracey Corderoy and the third instalment of the hilarious ‘Nothing to See Here Hotel’ written by Steven Butler and titled ‘Sea-ing is Believing.’ There are also more fabulous picture books in the pipeline - he’s a busy man! I also give you a rundown of this year’s exclusive £1 World Book Day titles and how you can get them in Braille or as audiobooks for visually impaired
2019-02-1832 minDown The Rabbit Hole25 December 2016 | Episode 30: Christmas Special with Steven Lenton, Melinda Salisbury and Kate WilsonJoin the DTRH gang for a festive special: a review of the year in children's books with YA author Melinda Salisbury, illustrator Steve Lenton and Nosy Crow publisher Kate Wilson. Including our favourite books of 2016, an interview with Guardian Children's Prize nominee Zana Fraillon, a feature on YA charity anthology I'll Be Home For Christmas, and readings from a new collection of stories, Winter Magic.
2016-12-2558 minDown The Rabbit Hole26 July 2016 | Episode 25: Steven Lenton and Katie ChapmanThe gang are joined in the studio by illustrator Steven Lenton, and 16-year-old student Katie Chapman to talk about some new books for children. Also featuring a catch-up with soon-to-be-published young adult author Katherine Webber about her journey to publication.
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2009-05-022h 00
Explore A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Next-Level.Framed by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Steven LentonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/113848to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Framed
Author: Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Steven Lenton
Narrator: Jason Hughes
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 05-28-08
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Law & Crime
Publisher's Summary:
Dylan is the only boy living in the tiny Welsh town of Manod. His parents run the Snowdonia Oasis Auto Marvel garage - and when he's not trying to persuade his sisters to play football, Dylan is in charge of the petrol log.
2008-05-286h 58