The Ladybird Books Story: The Bugs that Got Britain Reading

7.8/10 · 10 votesDec 22, 201360 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 13•+0.2 vs season avg

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Timeshift documentary about Ladybird books, which once informed people on such diverse subjects as how magnets work and what to look for in winter, but also helped to teach many to read.

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The Ladybird Books Story: The Bugs that Got Britain Reading

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Episode Summary

"The Ladybird Books Story: The Bugs that Got Britain Reading" is episode 5 of Timeshift season 13. It scored 7.8/10 from 10 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on December 22, 2013.

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