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Mrs Pepperpot
- Author
- Alf Prøysen
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Publish Date
- 22 October 2026
- Run Time
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Alison Steadman stars in this full-cast adaptation of the much-loved Mrs Pepperpot stories
Mrs Pepperpot lives in a cottage in the countryside with her husband, but she has a big secret: She shrinks to the size of a pepperpot – and she can talk to animals!
In these five magical stories, hear Mrs Pepperpot swim through the snow, ride on a cat and seek the help of a talking horse. There’s big trouble for the little heroine at a Christmas market and when her sister arrives for an unexpected visit, she brings a very handy handbag. There’s near tragedy when she falls headfirst into a baked potato and in the final episode the incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby!
First published in 1956, The Mrs Pepperpot books became a global phenomenon and an enduring children’s classic. This stunning adaptation stars Olivier Award winner actor Alison Steadman, perhaps best known for her role as Pam in the BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey, as Mrs Pepperpot. Geoffrey Hinsliff (Coronation Street and Doctor Who) stars as her husband Mr Pepperpot. If you are a fan of Children’s classics such as Paddington, The Borrowers, The Railway Children or Peter Pan then you will love Alf Prøysen's adventures of the incredible shrinking Mrs Pepperpot.
Cast and credits
Written by Alf Prøysen
Adapted by Lavinia Murray
Directed by Melanie Harris
Mrs Pepperpot - Alison Steadman
Mr Pepperpot - Geoff Hinsliff
Hannah - Jane Cawdron
Herbert the Cat / Celia / Auntie Solamina - Alison Darling
Gerry the Horse / Delia / Ronan Kitten / Margaret Anne - Sarah Parks
First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6th-10th April 1998
Cover illustration © Hilda Offen
©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Alf Prøysen
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 October 2026
- ISBN
- 9781529964080
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Synopsis
Alison Steadman stars in this full-cast adaptation of the much-loved Mrs Pepperpot stories Mrs Pepperpot lives in a cottage in the countryside with her husband, but she has a big secret: She shrinks to the size of a pepperpot – and she can talk to animals!In these five magical stories, hear Mrs Pepperpot swim through the snow, ride on a cat and seek the help of a talking horse. There’s big trouble for the little heroine at a Christmas market and when her sister arrives for an unexpected visit, she brings a very handy handbag. There’s near tragedy when she falls headfirst into a baked potato and in the final episode the incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby!First published in 1956, The Mrs Pepperpot books became a global phenomenon and an enduring children’s classic. This stunning adaptation stars Olivier Award winner actor Alison Steadman, perhaps best known for her role as Pam in the BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey, as Mrs Pepperpot. Geoffrey Hinsliff (Coronation Street and Doctor Who) stars as her husband Mr Pepperpot. If you are a fan of Children’s classics such as Paddington, The Borrowers, The Railway Children or Peter Pan then you will love Alf Prøysen's adventures of the incredible shrinking Mrs Pepperpot.Cast and creditsWritten by Alf PrøysenAdapted by Lavinia MurrayDirected by Melanie HarrisMrs Pepperpot - Alison SteadmanMr Pepperpot - Geoff HinsliffHannah - Jane CawdronHerbert the Cat / Celia / Auntie Solamina - Alison DarlingGerry the Horse / Delia / Ronan Kitten / Margaret Anne - Sarah ParksFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6th-10th April 1998Cover illustration © Hilda Offen©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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