Joy Whitby: Telling Stories on the Telly

In 1964, young producer Joy Whitby pioneered Play School and Jackanory for the BBC, before going on to work for ITV and C4. This selection includes episodes from some of her most successful shows.

We are delighted to announce that Terry Jones and Neil Innes will introduce East of the Moon: The Silly King in this programme.

Grasshopper Island
Eps 1&2. Grasshopper Prods-Central TV 1970. Dir Joy Whitby. With Charles Hawtrey, Tim Brooke-Taylor. 15min
A real boy’s adventure told with great humour.

The Angel and the Soldier Boy
Grasshopper Prods-BMG-BBC 1989. Dir Alison De Vere. 25min
A charming animation without words involving pirates, adventure and first love, that brings a tear to the eye.

East of the Moon: The Silly King / The Corn Dolly
Grasshopper Prods-C4 1988. Dir Marc Evans & Alison DeVere. With Terry Jones, Neil Innes. 25min
Terry Jones’ characteristic historical silliness is perfectly partnered with Neil Innes’ songs.

Mouse & Mole: Hip Dip Dip
Grasshopper Prods-BBC 1997. Dir Alison De Vere. With voices of Alan Bennett, Richard Briers. 5min
Mouse & Mole’s endearing friendship and the humour of their exchanges appeal to adults as well as children.

Catweazle
Series 1 Ep 13. LWT 1970.
Dir Quentin Lawrence. With Geoffrey Bayldon. 25min
This hugely popular cult series was based on the clever premise of a time-travelling Saxon wizard.

Joint ticket available with Joy Whitby in Conversation £13.80, concs £10.30 (Members pay £1.50 less).