Magic Grandad

4 x 15 minutes for BBC

The latest series of Magic Grandad looks at the lives of Amy Johnson, Charles Darwin, Mrs Beeton and the unknown soldier. Magic Grandad is played by Sam Kelly.

Previous series:

Magic Grandad, Famous People, 4 x 15 minutes.  Peter Armitage introduces us to diverse historical characters such as Boudica and Mary Seacole.

Magic Grandad, History of Toys, 3 x 15 minutes.  Tim Healy takes us back in time to discover what life was like for children in years gone by, in these historical dramas exploring the social history of childhood through toys and play.