Beyond the Enchanted Places

Some of the most enduring characters in English children's literature are bears.

Paul Vaughan examines the stories behind their stories - and the hidden messages that bears can carry.

He explores behind-the-scenes and looks at the creation of AA Milne's Pooh Bear, whose stories appeal across the generations.

With:

Julia Eccleshare
Marina Warner
Ann Thwaite
Zookeeper - Ray Charter

Extracts from Pooh stories are read by Jonathan Keeble.

Producer: Beaty Rubens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2003.