Read our brilliant interview with John Greswell, the composer of much of the music from the brilliant Charlie & Lola

Living near Sellafield had been an interesting experience for all of them growing up; fate and genetics had conspired to shape them all exactly like numbers. So, what’s the obvious thing to do when you have eight fellow numerically shaped and named mutants, and you’re shunned by society as a whole? You set up a high-tech base of operations inside a sofa, and get information on world events through a clever combination of the internet and child labour, and this is precisely what they had done. Their ranks were now …

Although Charlie and Lola has been a staple on CBeebies since 2005, it has only become a favourite in our house since the beginning of the year as our son got older. It is easy to see how Lauren Child’s characters have become so popular – her realistic and humourous stories often strike a chord with adults as well as children.
The BBC released the eleventh Charlie and Lola DVD last month (and coincides with the release of the Series 3 Box Set) and contains 9 episodes:

I am Goody the …

These Charlie & Lola poseable dolls come as a pair and are packaged in an open display box. They are based on the 2 main characters from the extremely popular programme. Each doll has fully poseable arms and legs and removable clothing and are made from soft durable fabric.
Squeeze Charlie’s tummy to hear him say ‘I have this little sister Lola, she is small and very funny’. Squeeze Lola’s tummy to hear her say ‘I am not small, I am big’. Batteries are included and non-replaceable. Manufacturer’s recommended age from …