2. The tail of Eeyore

In which Winnie the Pooh and Piglet nearly catch a Woozle, and Eeyore loses a tail.

AA Milne's tale of the much-loved bear read by Alan Bennett.

The honey-loving hero is styled on the teddy bear of the author's son and his co-stars, like Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger, are based on the rest of Christopher Robin Milne's own soft toys.

Adapted and produced by Colin Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1984.