Comedian and film star Ben Miller weaves a quirky and hilarious tale in this story of a boy who tries to be good… but can’t control his temper. So when someone gives Harrison a black hole instead of a balloon at a party, he decides to make everything that makes him cross disappear. It’s a definite case of be careful what you wish for…

Comedian and film star Ben Miller weaves a quirky and hilarious tale in this story of a boy who tries to be good&hellip; but can&rsquo;t control his temper. So when someone gives Harrison a black hole instead of a balloon at a party, he decides to make everything that makes him cross disappear. It&rsquo;s a definite case of be careful what you wish for&hellip;

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The Boy Who Made the World Disappear

One hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents.

Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings.

To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christmas reading of ‘The Christmas Truce’ for The Mail+. Listen to the second part here.

One hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents.
Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings.
To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christmas reading of ‘The Christmas Truce’ for The Mail+. Listen to the second part here.

The Christmas Truce — part two — A Just William story

One hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents.

Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings.

To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christmas reading of ‘The Christmas Truce’ for Mail Plus. Listen to the first part here and read along in the Mail On Sunday.

One hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents.
Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings.
To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christmas reading of ‘The Christmas Truce’ for Mail Plus. Listen to the first part here and read along in the Mail On Sunday.

The Christmas Truce — part one — A Just William story

Jeffrey Archer's Christmas Carol, a story written exclusively for the Daily Mail this year by Lord Archer retells the famous story of Ebenezer Scrooge... with a modern twist (and a lot more football). This audiobook was recorded specially for the Daily Mail by Jeffrey Archer himself, and is a rollicking festive tale of business trickery, family, profit - and a Christmas lesson learned.

Jeffrey Archer's Christmas Carol, a story written exclusively for the Daily Mail this year by Lord Archer retells the famous story of Ebenezer Scrooge... with a modern twist (and a lot more football). This audiobook was recorded specially for the Daily Mail by Jeffrey Archer himself, and is a rollicking festive tale of business trickery, family, profit - and a Christmas lesson learned.

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