The journalist Harold Williamson was known on radio and television as the man who talked to children.
Yet he would be better described as the man who listened to children.
He believed that bringing up a child was the most skilled job anyone could have, and to see him take a child’s hand in the school playground was like a benediction, only noisier and merrier.
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Originally created by journalist Harold Williamson, the series is a delightful time capsule where kids share their raw, unvarnished perspectives on everyday topics like religion, space, wealth, and marriage.
The show famously features children from across the UK—from East End day trips to Calais to Lancashire classrooms—answering profound and everyday questions with charmingly honest logic.
You can also watch curated compilations and episodes on BBC iPlayer or explore classic clips and full segments on the official BBC Archive YouTube Playlist.
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