Film, TV & Radio

Cause for Hope: Michael Morpurgo Speaks to Radio 4 about the Coronavirus Outbreak

24th Mar 2020

“I have come to think of the virus as that monster from the ancient Norse legend of Beowulf, Grendel,” writes Michael Morpurgo. “He’s out there now, threatening my home, my village, my family and friends”. Michael talks about what it feels like to be hunkered down in his… Read More

Simon Ward Visits Farms for City Children

3rd Feb 2020

Filmed in North Devon, and following the course of the county’s waterways, Simon Ward’s collection of short films is a celebration of Devon’s stunning, diverse habitats – from the wild moors of Dartmoor, to the crashing surf of the coastline and out to the open water around Lundy’s shores. Journey… Read More

‘Toto’ Comes to the Screen!

3rd Feb 2020

A brand new musical film based on Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester-Clark’s Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz is coming to screens! Presented from the perspective of Dorothy’s iconic dog Toto, who joins the Kansas youngster as she’s whisked away to the magical land of Oz. Read More

Waiting for Anya: Coming to Cinemas 21 February

3rd Feb 2020

London, 30 January 2020. From the mind of world-renowned author Michael Morpurgo comes the cinematic adaptation of Waiting for Anya – a powerful and authentic true story of a young shepherd that had a key part to play in one of the world’s most shocking moments in history.    Based… Read More

Story Hour Christmas Special – Farm Boy

21st Dec 2017

We are thrilled to announce that on Christmas Day, there will be a ‘Story Hour Christmas Special’ on talkRADIO, featuring Michael’s contemporary classic, Farm Boy – the magical sequel to War Horse. Tune into talkRADIO on Christmas Day from 1 o’clock to hear Michael’s Farm Boy, read by the author… Read More

Alone on a Wide Wide Sea to be broadcast on Radio 2 this August

12th Jul 2017

BBC Radio 2 is to broadcast a drama starring Toby Jones and Jason Donovan based on Michael’s child migration novel, Alone On A Wide Wide Sea. Listen to a clip here:  ALONE ON A WIDE SEA RADIO 2 EXTRACT The four-part drama, the first ever adaptation of the… Read More

Michael Morpurgo on Radio 4: “How it Feels to Fail the 11-Plus Test”

14th Sep 2016

Did you know that Michael Morpurgo failed the 11-plus test? In this moving and thought-provoking piece for BBC Radio 4, Michael tells the story of what he calls his “first public failure”. His parents wanted him to have the option of attending his local grammar school, and arranged for him to sit… Read More

946: The Amazing Adolphus Tips on BBC Radio 4

12th Aug 2016

Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, actor Nandi Bhebhe discusses American servicemen who lost their lives in a botched D-Day rehearsal in 1944. She is appearing in the Globe’s 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, adapted by Michael Morpurgo and Emma Rice. To listen now on iPlayer,… Read More

Michael Morpurgo on BBC Radio 2

19th Jul 2016

This week, Michael Morpurgo was interviewed by Russell Davies on BBC Radio 2’s The Art of Artists, speaking about his art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by his career. To listen to the full interview on BBC iPlayer, click here… Read More

Michael Morpurgo on The Arts Hour

12th Jul 2016

On the most recent episode of BBC’s The Arts Hour, Michael Morpurgo spoke about the way he gets his story ideas. To listen to the episode on BBC iPlayer, click here and skip to 39:54 to hear Michael discussing his writing. [Photo credit: Kevin Lake, 2016]… Read More

Michael Morpurgo on BBC Radio 2 with Simon Mayo!

4th Jul 2016

This week, Michael Morpurgo took to the airwaves with Simon Mayo to discuss his newest book Such Stuff on BBC Radio 2! Don’t worry if you missed the show, you can tune in and listen again on iPlayer here  … Read More

The Queen’s 90th Birthday

27th Apr 2016

On 21st April, Michael Morpurgo was one of a handful of guests asked to join the BBC for their coverage of The Queen’s 90th birthday at Windsor Castle. Michael spoke not only of the times he met her majesty, but her fondness for the National Theatre’s production of… Read More