Just William (radio series) facts for kids
Just William is a fun BBC Radio series from the 1990s. It's based on the popular Just William books by Richmal Crompton. These radio shows were made by Pete Atkin and feature the amazing voice of Martin Jarvis. They are known as some of the best ways to enjoy William's adventures! You can find these series on Cassette and CD. Since 2000, the catchy theme music for the show has been a piano piece called "Won't You Be My Ginger?" by Richard Dworsky.
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About the Just William Radio Series
The Just William radio series brings to life the hilarious adventures of William Brown, a mischievous schoolboy. He's always getting into trouble with his friends, known as "The Outlaws." The stories are full of humor and show what life was like for kids in the past.
Full-Length Audio Adventures
There are six complete recordings of the original Just William books. These are called "unabridged" recordings, meaning they include every single word from the books. They offer many hours of listening fun! In total, these six recordings cover 61 stories and last about 28 hours and 30 minutes.
- Just William – This is the first book, with 12 stories. It lasts about 4 hours and 50 minutes.
- More William – The second book, with 14 stories. It's about 5 hours and 2 minutes long.
- William Again – The third book, featuring 14 stories. This one is about 6 hours and 5 minutes long.
- William's Happy Days – This is book number 12, with 10 stories. It runs for about 6 hours and 22 minutes.
- William The Pirate – Book number 14, with 11 stories. It's around 6 hours and 10 minutes long.
- William's Treasure Trove – Book number 33, with 6 stories. This recording is about 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Shorter Story Collections
Besides the full books, there are also 10 shorter collections of Just William stories. These are called "abridged" collections, which means the stories are a bit shorter than the originals. Each collection is about 2.5 hours long and includes 10 to 12 stories. Each story is usually 13 to 15 minutes long, perfect for a quick listen! In total, these collections feature 112 different stories.
- Just William 1
- Just William 2
- Just William 3
- Just William 4
- Just William 5
- Just William 6
- Just William 7 – This collection is about 2 hours and 56 minutes long and has 12 stories.
- Just William 8 – About 2 hours and 50 minutes long, with 12 stories.
- Just William 9 – This one is about 2 hours and 47 minutes long and includes 12 stories.
- Just William 10 – About 2 hours and 14 minutes long, with 6 stories. One of these is a longer story told in 5 parts!
There's also a special collection called Just William's Greatest Hits. This includes 17 popular stories chosen from the first nine Just William series.
Other William Adventures
You can also find a few other special William audio titles:
- Just William's Luck – This is an abridged reading of the only full-length William novel. Most other William books are collections of short stories.
- Just William Live on Stage – These are recordings of Martin Jarvis reading stories in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. There are six different "Live on Stage" recordings, each featuring a few stories.
- Just William - Home for the Holidays – This recording has 12 full stories from the book What's Wrong With Civilizashun.
- Just William at Christmas – This collection includes 6 full stories all about Christmas.
Just William at bbc.co.uk
