Words and Pictures: Series 7 (Vicky Ireland)
Series 7 of the BBC Schools TV series Words and Pictures was shown in the 1980s, covering English for Primary pupils.
A unit of 10 autumn term programmes featuring Vicky Ireland and Charlie running their children's library, assisting children with games and activities and introducing them to the wonders of reading books. There are animations, songs and letter formation demonstrations by the magic pencil.
Titles & Theme Music
The same title introduced in 1982 was re-used.
Episode List
| # | Title | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wicked Wolf (1984) | 17 Sep 1984 |
| 2. | Alex and Roy | 24 Sep 1984 |
| 3. | The King's Birthday (1984) | 1 Oct 1984 |
| 4. | Big Dog... Little Dog (1984) | 8 Oct 1984 |
| 5. | Lift Off | 15 Oct 1984 |
| 6. | The Journey (1984) | 29 Oct 1984 |
| 7. | Mog in the Dark | 5 Nov 1984 |
| 8. | The Magic Fish (1984) | 12 Nov 1984 |
| 9. | The Winter Bear | 19 Nov 1984 |
| 10. | Slippery Snow | 26 Nov 1984 |
Episode Guide
A simple guide to the books and letters featured in each episode.
1. Wicked Wolf (1984)
- Story: Shirley Sharp-Eyes by Frances Knowles& Brian Thompson
- Letter: w
First broadcast: Monday 17th September 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 21st September 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBF061E
2. Alex and Roy
- Story: Alex and Roy by Mary Dickinson
- Letter: b
First broadcast: Monday 24th September 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 28th September 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBF069H
3. The King's Birthday (1984)
- Story: Just in Time for the King's Birthday by E.B. Chance
- Letter: k
First broadcast: Monday 1st October 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 5th October 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBG171B
4. Big Dog... Little Dog (1984)
- Story: Big Dog... Little Dog by P.D. Eastman
- Letter: d
First broadcast: Monday 8th October 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 12th October 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBG172W
5. Lift Off
- Story: Meg on the Moon by Helen Nicoll
- Spider in Space by Daphne Waugh & Glennis Alison
- Letter: h
First broadcast: Monday 15th October 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 26th October 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBG173P
6. The Journey (1984)
- Story: The Journey (from 'Mouse Tales') by Arnold Lobel
- Letter: r
First broadcast: Monday 29th October 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 2nd November 1988, 11:00am on BBC2
7. Mog in the Dark
- Story: Mog in the Dark by Judith Kerr
- Letter: c
First broadcast: Monday 5th November 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 9th November 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBG175D
8. The Magic Fish (1984)
- Story: The Magic Fish by Freya Littledale
- Letter: f
First broadcast: Monday 12th November 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 16th November 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBG176X
9. The Winter Bear
- Story: The Winter Bear by Ruth Craft& Erik Blegvad
- Letter: t
First broadcast: Monday 19th November 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 23rd November 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBG177R
10. Slippery Snow
- Story: Slippery Snow (from 'Jacko and Delilah') by Doreen Coates& Simon Stern
This episode includes a guest appearance by David Brierly as odd job man Mr Brierly. This appears to have been a reciprocal arrangement after Words and Pictures featured in the BBC drama Threads earlier in 1984, a film in which Brierly appeared in a prominent role. This is covered in the 'notable mentions' of Words and Pictures.
First broadcast: Monday 26th November 1984, 2:01pm on BBC2 Last broadcast: Wednesday 30th November 1988, 11:00am on BBC2 BBC programme number: ESBG178K
Broadcasts
| Year | Term | Day | Time | Channel | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | Autumn 1984 | Mon | 14:01 | BBC2 | |
| Wed | 11:00 | BBC2 | Repeat | ||
| 1986-87 | Autumn 1986 | Mon | 14:02 | BBC2 | |
| Wed | 11:00 | BBC2 | Repeat | ||
| 1988-89 | Autumn 1988 | Mon | 14:02 | BBC2 | |
| Wed | 11:00 | BBC2 | Repeat |
Credits
| Presenter | Vicky Ireland |
| With | Charles O'Rourke and Aniform as Charlie |
| Music | Paddy Kingsland Ian Humphris |
| Animation | Gil Potter Bura & Hardwick Richard Taylor |
| Puppets | Alan Platt |
| Design | Robert Foster |
| Film director | Tony Kovacs (episode 9) |
| Producer | Moyra Gambleton |
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