Madame Magpie's Bedtime Stories
Classic Australian children's fiction, read aloud by Madame Magpie.
Season One: Blinky Bill, by Dorothy Wall.
Episodes
17 episodes
305: A Visit To The Pelicans (Part 2)
Blinky and Nutsy go looking for Pelicans, but stop to help a new friend on the way.Blinky Bill and Nutsy was first published in 1937, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as well as...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:58
304: A Visit To The Pelicans (Part 1)
Mrs Koala wants to turn the tree into a guest-house, but Blinky and Nutsy decide that they have better things to do...Blinky Bill and Nutsy was first published in 1937, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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18:39
303: The Tree-Warming (Part 2)
The tree-warming gets a little more exciting than anyone expected!Blinky Bill and Nutsy was first published in 1937, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as well as material that wo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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18:50
302: The Tree-Warming (Part 1)
Blinky and his mother discover a leaf thief as they prepare their home for a tree-warming party! Blinky Bill and Nutsy was first published in 1937, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or of...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:07
301: The Escape
Blinky and his mother make a daring escape from the zoo, with the help of a new friend!Blinky Bill and Nutsy was first published in 1937, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as wel...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:00
206: Blinky Returns Home
Blinky finally returns to his mother, and together they decide that perhaps it's time for a new start.Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or off...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:49
205: The Lyre-Birds' Home
Blinky decides it might be time to go home, but runs into trouble on his way!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as well as materi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:06
204: Blinky Meets Willie Wagtail
Blinky learns that Miss Possum is in trouble, and enlists Percy Bull Ant to help solve the problem!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as wel...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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38:35
203: Mr Smifkins's Farm
To skip distressing content, (details below) skip from 0:27:20 (marked with a sound warning) to 0:29:54.Blinky investigates Mr Smifkins' farm, and decides that a farmer's life is not for him!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first publishe...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:00
202: The Bazaar
Blinky experiences his first Bush Bazaar, and tries his hand at running a lucky dip!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as well as...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:02
201: Blinky Runs Away
Blinky decides he's too grown up to go to school, so he runs away instead!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as well as material ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:29
105: The Rabbits' Party
After leaving Frog Hollow, Blinky crashes a bunny birthday party and has his first dance!Blinky Bill was first published in 1933, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as well as mat...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:30
104: Frog Hollow
Blinky decides to go adventuring again, but this time, instead of Miss Pimm and her peppermints, he finds a wombat and some frogs!Blinky Bill was first published in 1933, and as such it contains material that might be outdated...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:56
103: Naughty Escapades
Blinky goes exploring, and finds more than he bargained for! Blinky Bill was first published in 1933, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as well as material that would now be...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:04
102: A Tragedy
Blinky and his mother lose Mr Koala, and decide to move further into the bush to avoid humans and the trouble they bring. With Angelina's help, they find a new home, and make some new friends with some interesting stories of their own!
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:59