Les meilleurs podcasts Spratt (2024)

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'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2 16:25

2d ago16:25

16:25

Nanny Piggins finishes the epic tale of what happened to Josephn (Josephine) after she was sold into slavery and taken to Egypt. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite…

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'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1 15:03

9d ago15:03

15:03

When the children come home and tell Nanny Piggins that their school is performing the story of of Joseph and his Mult-coloured coat. Nanny Piggins tells them what really happened all those years ago in the Ancient Judean Story days. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If y…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Jade Necklace 27:18

16d ago27:18

27:18

Friday is stuck in transit at Zurich international airport so she makes a bargain with the embassy official who comes to interview her. If he promises her a passport, she'll solve the crime that has just been committed at the embassy. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If …

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'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' according to Nanny Piggins 22:01

23d ago22:01

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When Boris gets mistaken for Big Foot, Nanny Piggins is able to empathise because it is not unlike a problem suffered by her dear cousin Gillian McPiggins in the Highlands of Scotland. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore …

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Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story 22:26

1M ago22:26

22:26

In this week's episode, I read the introduction and first two chapters of my new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. To find out more about the book and where you can buy your own copy, use this link... https://www.penguin.com.au/books/nanny-piggins-and-the-origin-story-9781761340024 My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on…

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'Aesop and the Sour Grapes' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:00

1M ago18:00

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When Michael misses out on elected office at school, Nanny Piggins explains the ancient origins of the expression 'sour grapes'. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite…

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'The Story of Chang e and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins 15:55

1M ago15:55

15:55

Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children all about her distant relative Chang e and how she came to live on the moon. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online r…

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'The Jade Rabbit and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:03

2M ago16:03

16:03

Nanny Piggins explains how we know that the moon is not made of cheese, and how it has to do with the rabbit who lives there. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite on…

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'The Real Reason the Sea is Salt' according to Nanny Piggins 17:51

2M ago17:51

17:51

Nanny Piggins reveals the truth behind why the sea is salty. It does contradict everything Derrick has learned in science. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite onlin…

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Nanny Piggins and Her Dramatic Entrance 18:19

2M ago18:19

18:19

This the first chapter of the first Nanny Piggins book published back in 2008. On October 15th 2024 my latest book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' will be released. I though recording this chapter would be a good way to remind everyone where it all began, and get you all ready for the new book. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' …

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'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:38

2M ago19:38

19:38

Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children the story of St George, what really happened - not what you may have seen written down in all the story books. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search…

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'The True History of Pigthagoras' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:52

3M ago20:52

20:52

When she discovers Derrick doing his maths homework, Nanny Piggins explains the true origins of Pythagoras' theorem. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online reta…

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Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 2 19:25

3M ago19:25

19:25

This is the 2nd part of the story about Nanny Piggins mission to rescue Mr Green from being the national hero of Vanuatu. NB. I realise there is a mistake in this episode where I say 'nannity's sanity' but I thought it was funny so I left it in. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read…

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Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 1 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

Nanny Piggins, Boris and the children travel to Vanuatu to rescue Mr Green. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online retailer. Or use this link... https://amzn.to…

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'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:15

3M ago18:15

18:15

After eating an apple pie, Nanny Piggins reveals that she is related to legendary American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. And that in fact Johnny Appleseed's real name was Bramwell Appleseed. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local books…

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'The Story of Paul Bunyen' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:13

4M ago19:13

19:13

When Boris has nasty roller skating accident due to his great height, Nanny Piggins comforts him that he is no where near as tall as Paul Bunyen. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it …

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Part 4 - 'Jason and the Stunningly Beautiful Witch' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:38

4M ago19:38

19:38

Jason continues his quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake and he meets a staggeringly beautiful witch, who just happens to be a distant relative of Nanny Piggins. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy o…

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Holiday Rerun - 'Nanny Piggins and the School Bus' 31:37

4M ago31:37

31:37

I'm away on holiday with my family so this week I'm playing a rerun of a classic episode. I'll be back in one week to continue the story of 'Jason and his Quest for the Golden Sheet Cake'. Best wishes, R.A. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask…

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Holiday Rerun - 'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:17

4M ago23:17

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I'm on holiday with my family this week so I'm planning this classic episode. I'll be back in two weeks with more adventures of 'Jason and the Quest for the Golden Sheet' cake. Best wishes, R.A. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local …

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Part 3 - Jason and the Quest for a Snack 19:31

5M ago19:31

19:31

On his mission to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake, Jason and the Argonauts get peckish and stop in at Thrace for a snack. Things go horribly wrong when they sit down with King Phineas and they discover how Zeus has decided to punish him. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If y…

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Part 2 - 'Jason and the Quest to be the Worst Dinner Party Guest Ever' as told by Nanny Piggins 22:39

5M ago22:39

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Nanny Piggins continues telling the tale of Jason and his Quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online retailer. Or use this lin…

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'The Quest for the Golden Sheet Cake' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:12

5M ago16:12

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Jason sets out to liberate his father and reclaim their kingdom from his wicked uncle, but ends up being set an impossible quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or…

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Nanny Piggins and the Campaign Strategy - Part 2 15:01

5M ago15:01

15:01

Nanny Piggins takes on her arch-nemesis, Nanny Anne in the 'Town to Tip' fun run. Not everyone has fun. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online retailer. Or use …

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Nanny Piggins and the Campaign Strategy - Part 1 24:52

5M ago24:52

24:52

When Nanny Piggins runs for mayor she is forced to adopt a desperate strategy to beat her rival, Mr Green in the election. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite onlin…

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'Pigerella' as told by Nanny Piggins - Redux 17:11

6M ago17:11

17:11

This is a re-recording of the 3rd episode of the podcast, originally recorded back at the beginning of 2020 with the inline microphone on my apple earbuds. Now that I've had four years of practise I wanted to re-record this story. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'…

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Yellowhead and the Three Traumatised Bears - Redux 13:57

6M ago13:57

13:57

This a re-recording of the second ever episode of this podcast. My version of the story of Goldilocks. Hopefully it sounds better now that I have proper equipment and a slightly better idea what I'm doing. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask …

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Mr Wolf Pie - Redux 19:55

6M ago19:55

19:55

I was away on a trip with my mother this week, so I didn't have time to write a new story. Instead I did this re-recording of the first ever episode of 'Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt'. I wanted to re-record it because I didn't have a proper microphone or any experience as a narrator when I started. Hopefully this version is a bit more polished t…

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'The Golden Fleece' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:20

6M ago20:20

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Nanny Piggins tells another tale from the Ancient Greek story days. This time about the origin of the Golden Fleece. It turns out it didn't really come from a sheep. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a co…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Passports 13:01

7M ago13:01

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While catching the train to Switzerland Friday tries to help two elderly passengers. It does not go well. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online retailer. Or us…

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'The Story of St David' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:46

7M ago19:46

19:46

Nanny Piggins tells the story of the Patron Saint of Wales, his extraordinary mother and their relationship to King/Queen Arthur of Camelot and how this all involves the vegetable - leeks. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookst…

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'Theseus and the Minotaur' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:17

7M ago23:17

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Nanny Piggins tells the children the real story of Theseus' famous confrontation with the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. The historical version misses out many key facts involving fake moustaches. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bo…

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'The Story of Hermes' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:57

7M ago26:57

26:57

When Mr Green is sent home early from work because of a Hermes bag related head injury, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of the original Hermes from the Ancient Greek story days and how he invented the banjo. If you want to see a picture that was painted on an urn over 2000 years ago, depicting Hermes lyre/banjo there's one on the homepag…

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Nanny Piggins and the Grandmaster - Part 2 18:15

8M ago18:15

18:15

Boris competes in the chess tournament against the famous (and staggeringly beautiful) grandmaster - Olga Svinya. But Nanny Piggins thinks there is something suspicious about Olga. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if t…

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Nanny Piggins and the Grandmaster 26:11

8M ago26:11

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While sitting on the naughty bench outside their local supermarket, Nanny Piggins decides to enter the Regional Chess Championship because the prize includes a years supply of cheesecake (which she considered to be the 7th most delicious type of cake in the world. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook…

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'The Story of Pandora' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:55

8M ago21:55

21:55

When Samantha asks where the expression, 'to open a Pandora's box' comes from, Nanny Piggins tells the tragic tale of Pandora from Greek Mythology. Not the version written by the no-good poet Hesiod. But the true story, handed down through generations of her own family. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback,…

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'The True History of St Patrick' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:01

8M ago21:01

21:01

Nanny Piggins tells the children the true story of St Patrick and what really happened with the snakes of Ireland. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online retail…

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Q&A Anniversary Celebration 1:23:29

9M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

To celebrate the 4th anniversary of this podcast and the 10th anniversary of the Friday Barnes book series, I asked listeners to send in their questions for me to answer. If you want to watch the video of this podcast, here's the youtube link... https://youtu.be/SShLeYTKNh8 My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperb…

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Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course - Opening Two Chapters 14:28

9M ago14:28

14:28

Here are the first two chapters from my new book, the latest in the Friday Barnes series. If you like it - please do buy a copy - it's a great way to support this show. If you're overseas and the physical book is not available in your area, you can get the ebook or the audibook. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a p…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Locked Door 24:53

9M ago24:53

24:53

Friday and Melanie arrive in Paris for their undercover mission at the Louvre, there's one slight problem - they can't get into the bathroom. Their room mate has locked herself in, and Melanie just drank three bottles of water. Can Friday get that door open? My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and a…

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'The Six Labours of Theseus' as told by Nanny Piggins 24:58

9M ago24:58

24:58

After accidentally destroying their television in an enthusiastic game of Dodge Shoe, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of Theseus. Not the story in the Labyrinth, but his origin story where it turns out he is a she and a pig and related to Nanny Piggins, who battled six different guardians to the Underworld. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and…

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'The Peasant's Wise Daughter' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:42

9M ago21:42

21:42

Nanny Piggins tells a story from Grimm's Fairy Tales that was based on her very clever distant cousin, who solved a king's riddle. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favouri…

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'Hercules and the Golden Apples' as told by Nanny Piggins 30:05

10M ago30:05

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Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of Hercules and how he rescued Prometheus, tricked Atlas and was responsible for the creation of a really top notch lemon tart. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got…

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'The Bremen Town Musicians' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:18

10M ago18:18

18:18

Nanny Piggins tells the story of her cousin Helga the donkey, how she fought off a crime wave and very nearly invented Rock 'n Roll 200 years ahead of schedule. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or…

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'Orpheus and the Underworld' as told by Nanny Piggins 28:26

10M ago28:26

28:26

When the children come home from school and discover a 60 piece orchestra in their front yard, Nanny Piggins explains the importance of always carrying two marshmallows in your pockets. Something the women in her family have been doing ever since the Ancient Greek Story days. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a pape…

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'The Ballad of Mulan' according to Nanny Piggins 21:22

10M ago21:22

21:22

Nanny Piggins tells the story of her distant relative, Mulan, who fought in the Northern Chinese army 1600 years ago. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online ret…

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'Boris the Big Star' with Nanny Piggins - Part 2 12:55

11M ago12:55

12:55

Nanny Piggins goes down to the movie set to get Boris fired. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online retailer. Or use this link... https://amzn.to/4hzE1Mw If you…

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'Boris the Big Star' with Nanny Piggins - Part 1 20:57

11M ago20:57

20:57

After a traumatising incident at the local honey emporium, Boris gets the oppurtunity to pay for the damages when he is offered a role in a Hollywood blockbuster movie. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a…

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Holiday Special rerun - 'Nanny Piggins and the First Christmas' 29:30

11M ago29:30

29:30

Nanny Piggins recounts what really happened in the stable on the first Christmas according to her distant relative who happened to be there at the time. This story comes from the book 'The Nanny Piggins Guide to Conquering Christmas'. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If …

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Holiday Special rerun - 'The Story of Hanukkah as told by Nanny Piggins' 23:52

11M ago23:52

23:52

Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of Hanukkah as recounted by her distant relative who just happened to be there, inventing sticky date pudding, at the time. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a c…

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Holiday Special rerun - 'Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos' 26:09

12M ago26:09

26:09

When Nanny Piggins takes the children to the shopping centre to get their photo taken with Santa she is not impressed with his organsation. So naturally she takes over. My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a…

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