The Power of a Book

Jim Chapman is a writer, on-line influencer and YouTube personality.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Jim reveals (at least) three children's books that have been powerful enough to help shape him into who he is today.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of his life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Caitlin Moran is a writer and, let's face it, a feminist icon.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Caitlin reveals (at least) three children's books that have been powerful enough to help shape her life.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of her life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Dwayne Fields is an explorer, presenter, author and Chief Scout in the UK.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Dwayne reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped shape him into who he is today.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of his life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to the Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Suzi Ruffell is a comedian, writer and a wildly qualified dancer.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Suzi reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped shape her into who she is today.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of her life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to the Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyAssistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn are two actors, rising stars in film, television and theatre. Most recently, setting the screen alight in Amazon TV's Young Sherlock. Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Hero and Dónal reveal (at least) three children's books that have helped shape them into who they are today.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of their lives, but the literary yarns that knit a life together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to the Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneAnita and Stephen ManganClare BaldingIvor and David BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy Chevalier, featuring Patrice Lawrence, Jessie Burton and Francesca Simon.To discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyAssistant Producer: Lucy Antonatos.Production Assistant: Tanner FowerakerIn collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), our guests reveal (at least) three children's books that have helped make them who they are today.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of their lives, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to the Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzy RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyIn collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.