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British TV children's series (1965–1996)
Jackanory is a BBC children's television series which was originally broadcast between 1965 and 1996. It was designed to stimulate an interest in reading
Jackanory
British-Pakistani actor (born 1952)
narrated Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories on BBC television's Jackanory. In 1994, Malik played his first big screen villain, Salim Abu Aziz, a
Art_Malik
Jackanory was a BBC children's television series, which was originally broadcast from 13 December 1965 to 24 March 1996. The show's format was designed
List_of_Jackanory_episodes
British children's TV series (1973–1975)
long-running children's television series Jackanory started to develop new story-telling format. Whereas Jackanory had been a simple 15-minute reading of
Lizzie_Dripping
Fictional character
the title role. In July 1967 five Worzel Gummidge stories were read on Jackanory by Gordon Rollings. Worzel Gummidge Again was read in November 1974 (with
Worzel_Gummidge
English actress (born 1952)
– BBC – Radio Times Jackanory: Puss in Boots – BBC – Radio Times Jackanory: Jack and the Beanstalk – BBC – Radio Times Jackanory: Cinderella – BBC – Radio
Cherie_Lunghi
Series of children's books by Jilly Cooper
Saves the Day, featured as stories in the British children's programme Jackanory. Little Mabel - Little Mabel is a puppy, whose mother is a police dog
Little_Mabel
English actor and scriptwriter
EastEnders as a recurring character; he has also appeared in Carrott's Lib and Jackanory. Wilton studied English and Drama at the University of Kent. His first
Nick_Wilton
Character created by Michael Bond
serialised reading of The Adventures of Paddington Bear by Thora Hird for Jackanory in 1966. The 15-minute episodes were broadcast over five afternoons from
Paddington_Bear
British actor (born 1960)
1981 with That Beryl Marston…! His first narration appearance came with Jackanory in 1984 and his first major movie Torn Allegiance in 1984. His first major
Jonathon_Morris
Children's book by Alan Temperley
special three-part television program in 2006 for the British series Jackanory. The television special starred Ben Kingsley and was produced and directed
The_Magician_of_Samarkand
English comedian (1958–2014)
"New chapter opening for Jackanory". BBC News. 4 July 2005. Retrieved 10 June 2014. Marcus, Laurence (14 October 2004). "Jackanory (1965)". Television Heaven
Rik_Mayall
British writer and poet (1916–1990)
Horror Writer 1 episode Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Screenplay Feature film Jackanory 10 episodes 1971 The Road Builder Feature film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate
Roald_Dahl
English actress (1936–2026)
worked for the BBC for many years. Diamond narrated several episodes of Jackanory, dealing mostly with C. S. Lewis books. She voiced the part of Galadriel
Marian_Diamond_(actress)
Indian actress (born 1942)
42, appearing in Grumpy Old Women. and reading children's stories in Jackanory. Her two brothers Joe L. Joshi and Jai Hind Joshi attended Bishop Cotton
Indira_Joshi_(actor)
British actor (1928–2022)
On television, he was a regular and prolific reader for the BBC series Jackanory from 1966 to 1991, he narrated the children's programme The Wombles (1973–1975)
Bernard_Cribbins
British TV series or programme
Previously some of the Jonny Briggs books by Joan Eadington were read on Jackanory. The programme was filmed in Bradford.[citation needed] The theme tune
Jonny_Briggs
English actor and playwright (born 1944)
and Jan Francis in a reading of The Hobbit for the BBC Television show Jackanory. He was awarded an honorary MA by the University of Chichester in 2005
David_Wood_(actor)
British actor and comedian (1953–2020)
some of the BBC's coverage of The Proms and featured in one of the two Jackanory specials, voicing the characters and playing the storyteller in the audiobook
John_Sessions
British actor and comedian (1926–1988)
Cabaret and was a regular reader on the children's storytelling series Jackanory on BBC1, hosting 69 episodes. He also narrated and provided all of the
Kenneth_Williams
English actor (born 1960)
In 1982, he landed his first television role on BBC2’s long-running Jackanory Playhouse (1972–85) as Hawkwing. He has appeared in numerous television
Jason_Carter_(actor)
English actor (1932–2003)
Masters 1973 Jackanory Storyteller 1 episode: Pippi Longstocking stories Pippi Goes Aboard: Pippi Longstocking Gives a Party 1973 Jackanory Storyteller
Dinsdale_Landen
2013 British TV series or programme
television series aimed at adults, inspired by the children's series Jackanory. It is broadcast on the UKTV channel Dave. Each episode features a tale
Crackanory
British actress (1968–2001)
1991 End of the Road a Film About First Love Young Woman Short film 1992 Jackanory Storyteller 5 episodes 1992 Inspector Morse Jessica White Episode: "Happy
Charlotte_Coleman
English actress (born 1955)
and John Dickens. In 1977, Dotrice appeared as Princess Ozyliza in the Jackanory episode "The Princess and the Hedgehog". In 1978, Dotrice made her final
Karen_Dotrice
British television producer and writer
many drama series and enjoying a long association with Jackanory. Her credits include: Jackanory (119 episodes, 1967–1991) The Island of the Great Yellow
Marilyn_Fox
English theatre director, actor and writer (1929–1992)
(1968) TV Episode ... Director Jackanory - "Christmas Stories: The Selfish Giant" (1968) TV Episode ... Storyteller Jackanory - "Johhny the Clockmaker" (1971)
Ronald_Eyre
British actor (1945–2018)
Swallows and Amazons Forever! (1983) – Frank Farland Jackanory (1983) The Lightkeepers – Narrator Jackanory (1983) The Dangerous Journey – Narrator Super Gran
Andrew_Burt
British stop-motion animated TV series (1973–1975)
published in 1968, was featured on the BBC1 children's television programme Jackanory, the BBC commissioned producer FilmFair to create a television series
The_Wombles_(1973_TV_series)
American series of children's books (1932–1971) and media franchise
the Banks of the Bayou (1998) Bachelor Girl (1999) The Road Back (2006) Jackanory is a British television series intended to encourage children to read;
Little_House_on_the_Prairie
English actor (1925–2015)
(1971), and he appeared as a storyteller on the BBC children's programme Jackanory, narrating in six episodes between 1969 and 1971. He made a guest appearance
George_Cole_(actor)
British actress
Roger Doesn't Live Here Anymore (TV series) — Episode #1.4 – Nanny 1981: Jackanory Playhouse (TV series) — "The Toy Princess" – Lady-in-waiting 1978: Armchair
Petronella Barker (actress, born 1942)
Petronella_Barker_(actress,_born_1942)
Derek Jacobi's appearances
Burgess TV movie 1978 Tycoon Timothy West Episode: "What Price a Life" Jackanory Narrator 5 episodes reading 'Tales from Tartary' by James Riordan Richard
Derek Jacobi on screen and stage
Derek_Jacobi_on_screen_and_stage
English actor (born 1996)
Year Title Role Notes 2006 Jackanory Joe Jefferson Episode: "Muddle Earth" 2006 Robin Hood Young Robin Hood Episode: "Bad Blood" 2011 Neverland Peter
Charlie_Rowe
Acting works of Sir Patrick Stewart
Miniseries, 2 episodes 1976 I, Claudius Sejanus Miniseries, 4 episodes 1977 Jackanory Narrator Voice, 5 episodes 1979 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Karla Miniseries
Patrick Stewart on stage and screen
Patrick_Stewart_on_stage_and_screen
English composer, conductor, and musician (born 1953)
score's Live. 2007 Tin Man Nearly Famous (6 episodes) Catwalk Dogs 2006 Jackanory (2 episodes) The Magician of Samarkand Muddle Earth 2004 Sea of Souls
Simon_Boswell
British actor (born 1958)
Peter ITV Episode: "Trackdown" 1980 Twelfth Night Servant BBC TV film Jackanory Playhouse Harold BBC Episode: "The Silver Fish" Mackenzie Builder's Merchant
Danny_Webb_(British_actor)
English actor
Episode: "Audrey had a Little Lamb" Marked Personal Simon 2 episodes 1974 Jackanory Playhouse King Thrushbeard Episode: "King Thrushbeard and the Proud Princess"
Michael_Kitchen
British illustrator
Dressmaker and Carbonel and Calidor. He worked on the BBC children's TV series Jackanory. Front taught art and illustration at the Barking College Of Technology
Charles_Front
English actress (1933–2020)
Waitress Tom Jones (1963) – Mrs. Fitzpatrick Buddenbrooks (1965) – Pfiffi Jackanory (1966–1967) – Storyteller Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe
Rosalind_Knight
English actress (born 1961)
Severn A Masculine Ending Loretta Lawson 1993 Don't Leave Me This Way 1994 Jackanory Reader Episode: "The Iron Woman" 1995–1996 The Governor Helen Hewitt 12
Janet_McTeer
English actor
Davidson TV movie Wilfred and Eileen Wilfred David Green Serial (4 episodes) Jackanory Storyteller Nel Romano 'The Miller's Boy' (5 episodes) 1983 My Cousin
Christopher_Guard
English musician and actor (born 1961)
club with his brother Gary, and appeared in many TV shows, including Jackanory, The Tomorrow People and Dixon of Dock Green. In his last year with Anna
Martin_Kemp
British musician
Playbus (latterly Playdays), Play Away, Sesame Street, Rentaghost and Jackanory. He appeared as a pianist on programmes such as Play Away and also presented
Jonathan_Cohen_(musician)
English actor (1936–1989)
book in 'few days'. Buck presented his stories for the children's show Jackanory in April, 1971. "David Buck – About This Person". The New York Times.
David_Buck
British actress (born 1937)
The Forsyte Saga Fleur Mont (née Forsyte) Series 1: 14 episodes 1967 Jackanory Storyteller Series 3: 5 episodes 1967 Vanity Fair Becky Sharp Miniseries:
Susan_Hampshire
1982 children's novel by Roald Dahl
GFG, Scots, 2016) In 1983, Bill Oddie narrated a 5-part adaptation for Jackanory. Bernard Bresslaw and Miriam Margolyes voiced the BFG and the Queen. In
The_BFG
English actor (1925–1982)
as a narrator in four episodes of the BBC children's television series Jackanory during 1966. He also had the leading roles in two ITV television programmes
Harry_H._Corbett
English actress (1922–2009)
Z-Cars, Up Pompeii!, The Goodies, Steptoe and Son and five episodes of Jackanory in 1968. Sugden's first regular sitcom role was as Mrs Crispin in the
Mollie_Sugden
British actor (born 1953)
Coronation Street, The Duchess of Duke Street, Just William, Lillie, Jackanory Playhouse, The Taming of the Shrew, Antony & Cleopatra, Brideshead Revisited
Simon_Chandler
Icelandic-born journalist (1929–2007)
appeared as a storyteller in five episodes of the BBC children's programme Jackanory, narrating English translations of 'Stories from Iceland'. He presented
Magnus_Magnusson
British actor (1929–2017)
adventure The Saint (episode entitled "Paper Chase"). He also appeared on Jackanory several times, usually narrating stories about The Wombles. Hines appeared
Ronald_Hines
British actress (1931–2005)
Webley Rosemary Webley 1969 The Avengers Thelma Episode: "Love All" 1970 Jackanory Narrator Story: "Mrs. Pepperpot" 1971 Doctor at Large Liz Hickle Episode:
Patsy_Rowlands
English actor (1934–2017)
Spywatch Further Adventures of Lucky Jim Jim Dixon 7 episodes 1967-76 Jackanory Himself 43 episodes 1969 Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) Jarvis Episode:
Keith_Barron
Chinese actor (1913–1986)
"Shinda Shima" Armchair Theatre Mr. Li Episode: "Any Number Can Play" Jackanory Narrator 5 episodes - Narrating traditional Chinese tales Sexton Blake
Robert_Lee_(British_actor)
Scottish actor (1897–1980)
Dads Army co-star Clive Dunn 1971 Jackanory Storyteller Five episodes reading The Princess and the Goblin 1973 Jackanory Storyteller Five episodes reading
John_Laurie
American actor, singer and comedian
episodes 1992–1994 Performance Franklyn Heimer / Hal 2 episodes 1994–1995 Jackanory Storyteller 5 episodes 1995 Screen Two Harley Episode: "Crazy for a Kiss"
Mike_McShane
English stand-up comedian (born 1952)
Himself, Host 1994 – 1995 The All New Alexei Sayle Show Himself 1996 Jackanory Reader The Diary of a Killer Cat Great Railway Journeys Himself, Host
Alexei_Sayle
British actress (born 1964)
As Muck Sharon 7 episodes 1994–1998 Harry Enfield & Chums Various 1995 Jackanory Storyteller Story: The Twits Performance Christine Episode: After Miss
Kathy_Burke
British actor (1937–2017)
Neville Starkey Episode: "The Night Before the Morning After" 1966-1982 Jackanory Storyteller Series regular 1967 Hicks and Stokes Billy Hicks TV short
Rodney_Bewes
Children's book written by King Charles III
In 1984, Prince Charles read the story on the BBC children's programme Jackanory. He has also read it in Welsh and Scottish Gaelic translations on television
The_Old_Man_of_Lochnagar
British actress (1935–2014)
Danger Man (1965), The Troubleshooters (1966), Adam Adamant Lives! (1966), Jackanory (1968), Softly, Softly (1968), Z-Cars (1970), and The Onedin Line (1971–79)
Mary Webster (British actress)
Mary_Webster_(British_actress)
1973 fantasy novel by Penelope Lively
and is currently hosted on YouTube. The book was also read on BBC's Jackanory. In 1977, a radio play version was aired over a number of weeks on Australia's
The_Ghost_of_Thomas_Kempe
British comedian and actor (born 1958)
'Grand Prix of Europe'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 July 2024. "Jackanory Junior – 'Rastamouse'". Bbc.co.uk. BBC. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 2
Lenny_Henry
English television producer and executive
December 2018) [2004]. "Jackanory, UK, 1965". Television Heaven. Retrieved 10 November 2020. McGown, Alistair (2003–2014). "Jackanory (1965-96)". BFI Screenonline
Joy_Whitby
1967 novel by Joan Gale Robinson
adapted the novel to television for the children's book reading programme Jackanory. The book was read by Ann Bell, with filming and photography staged in
When_Marnie_Was_There_(novel)
Scottish actress and presenter (born 1941)
Kirsty in the Doctor Who serial The Highlanders and made appearances on Jackanory (1969). In 1967, she appeared in the stage play Spring and Port Wine and
Hannah_Gordon
British actress (born 1947)
appeared as a storyteller in five episodes of the BBC children's programme Jackanory, narrating traditional Polish folk tales. That same year, Lenska would
Rula_Lenska
British actress (1931–2011)
"Flowering Cherry" The First Churchills Queen Anne 9 episodes 1969–1978 Jackanory Storyteller 17 episodes 1974 BBC Play of the Month Mrs. Linden Episode:
Margaret_Tyzack
Irish actor (1926–2013)
Sam Price TV movie 1968–1971 Me Mammy Bunjy Kennefick 21 episodes 1971 Jackanory Storyteller 5 episodes 1971 Andorra The Teacher TV movie 1972 Tales from
Milo_O'Shea
British actor (1927–2025)
episodes. Montague was the first storyteller on the BBC children's programme Jackanory in 1965, and he narrated in fifteen episodes between 1965 and 1966. Montague
Lee_Montague
Canadian actor and director
Storyteller in several episodes of the BBC children's television series Jackanory (1968). Later appearances included The Littlest Hobo (1981), Street Legal
Richard_Monette
American actress (1925–2014)
having his brain preserved. She appeared on BBC 1's children's series, Jackanory, reading, among other stories, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald
Elaine_Stritch
English actress (born 1943)
Coronation Street. In 1972, Lowe portrayed Aunt Blodwen in an episode of Jackanory Playhouse which spawned into a spin-off series Lizzie Dripping the following
Jane_Lowe
Fictional character by A. A. Milne
performer Faz Fazakas. During the 1970s, the BBC children's television show Jackanory serialised the two books, which were read by Willie Rushton. 2026: Hundred
Winnie-the-Pooh
English actor (born 1956)
Year Film Role Notes 1973 Jackanory Playhouse Prince Fortunatus Episode: "The Magician's Heart" 1978 Lillie Lord Alfred Douglas 2 episodes 1979 The House
Simon_Shepherd
English actress and narrator (born 1968)
Celebration Sonia Television film Oliver Twist Nancy Miniseries; 5 episodes Jackanory Junior Herself - Storyteller Episode: "The Woman Who Won Things" 2009
Sophie_Okonedo
British and Australian comedian, writer, and actress (born 1941)
Episode: "The Ha Ha" 1972 A Place in the Sun Maid Episode: "Achilles Heel" Jackanory Playhouse The Witch Episode: "The Wily Wizard and the Wicked Witch" 1972–73
Miriam_Margolyes
British cartoonist, illustrator and children's writer (born 1932)
an occasional presenter of the BBC children's storytelling programme Jackanory, when he would illustrate the stories on a canvas as he was telling them
Quentin_Blake
English actor (1919–2006)
television appearances included Z-Cars; Softly, Softly; The Avengers and Jackanory. During the 1970s and 1980s he appeared in Doctor at Large; War and Peace
Frank_Middlemass
British actor (1907–1975)
as a narrator in five episodes of the BBC children's television series Jackanory, telling stories and legends from Scotland, including those of The Battle
James_Robertson_Justice
British TV sketch show
Putner appeared throughout. 1. "Kids TV" Parodies of Play Away, Tony Hart, Jackanory and Why Don't You? specifically, each with a hidden agenda - such as oppressive
Mash_and_Peas
English film, stage and television actress (1939–2011)
Female Comedy Performance (5th place) A Man for All Seasons Margaret More Jackanory Storyteller Five episodes: "The Children of Green Knowe" 1966–1967 Theatre
Susannah_York
Form of broadcast entertainment
The Animal Shelf, Tom and Vicky, Charley and Mimmo, ZZZap! and Philipp) Jackanory (UK, 1972–85) Kaboodle (1987–90) Lift Off (1992–95) NBC Children's Theatre
Anthology_series
English actor (1912–1975)
long-running role in Sykes and as a storyteller on the BBC children's programme Jackanory, narrating in 14 episodes between 1971 and 1972.[citation needed] Other
Richard_Wattis
Gleason Show Jack of All Trades The Jack Paar Program Jack the Ripper (UK) Jackanory Jackpot The Jacksons: Next Generation JAG Jagger Eaton's Mega Life Jail
List of television programs: I–J
List_of_television_programs:_I–J
1981 studio album by Television Personalities
Side two No. Title Length 1. "I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives" 2:34 2. "Jackanory Stories" 3:04 3. "Parties in Chelsea" 1:41 4. "La Grande Illusion" 3:33
...And Don't the Kids Just Love It
...And_Don't_the_Kids_Just_Love_It
English actress (born 1938)
1976 A Little Bit of Wisdom Linda Clark I, Claudius Julia Miniseries Jackanory Godwin 1977 Crown Court Meg Gibbs 1977–1978 Crossroads Kate Hamilton 1979
Frances_White_(actress)
Scottish author and broadcaster
Derwent books about a fictional island called Sula later featured in BBC's Jackanory, read by John Cairney. These were also made into a television series.
Lavinia_Derwent
Scottish actress
Two in January 2007, and in November 2007, she read a story for Junior Jackanory on CBeebies. She appeared in an episode of the Inspector Morse spin-off
Daniela_Nardini
Balloon Club "Halloween" (2008) Horrible Histories "Scary Special" (2012) Jackanory "Ghoulies, Ghosties and Long Legged Beasties" read by Jon Pertwee (31
List of Halloween television specials
List_of_Halloween_television_specials
British writer
Radio Children's Hour in the 1930s and by Richard Briers on BBC TV's Jackanory in 1969. She was the daughter of George Bentham Rae, stockbroker (born
Gwynedd_Rae
English actor (1926–2012)
several appearances on children's television during the 1970s, reading on Jackanory and hosting the series Get This and Going a Bundle with Kenny Lynch. Fowler
Harry_Fowler
English actress (1907–2001)
Miss Jenkins (1 episode) Buddenbrooks (1965) – Frau Consul (6 episodes) Jackanory (1966) – Storyteller (6 episodes) The Heart of Midlothian (1966) – Meg
Jean_Anderson
British actor (1927–2020)
at Sea" 1980 The Goodies School Headmaster Episode: "War Babies" 1981 Jackanory Playhouse King Episode: "The Toy Princess" BBC Television Shakespeare
Geoffrey_Palmer_(actor)
1904 fantasy novel by E. Nesbit
adaptations of the novel. The BBC produced three television series: one week of Jackanory in 1965, another written by John Tully that aired in 1976, and finally
The_Phoenix_and_the_Carpet
British actor
Stuart Band of Gold Richard Peak Practice Roy Shearer The Vet Colin 1996 Jackanory Storyteller 1997 Bramwell Talbot A Perfect State Simon 1998 Casualty Edmund
Richard_Hope_(actor)
British actor (born 1941)
Thirty-Minute Theatre Chris Series 2; episode 8: "Wife in a Blonde Wig" 1967 Jackanory Himself - Storyteller Series 3; episodes 26–30: "Tom's Midnight Garden:
Martin_Jarvis_(actor)
British actress (1938–2021)
as a narrator in five episodes of the BBC children's television series Jackanory. She also appeared as Doreen Haskins, wife of DCI Frank Haskins in the
Anne_Stallybrass
British actor (1935–2019)
Dæmons, The Three Doctors, Frontier in Space and The Hand of Fear 1972 Jackanory Playhouse The Vicar Episode: The Wily Wizard and the Wicked Witch 1979
Stephen_Thorne
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