Back in 1983, the historic ERT magazine Radiotileorasi, issue no. 713, announced in its weekly TV schedule the launch of a new children’s animated series. This series captured the imagination of children everywhere and became a great success in Greece right from its premiere on Thursday, October 20, 1983, at 18:05, on ERT. This remarkable children’s TV series, translated into 30 languages, is none other than The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson, written in 1907 by Swedish educator and author Selma Lagerlöf.
The program Narratives – Stories and Fairy Tales for Children and Grown Ups will broadcast the radio adaptation of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson on Voice of Greece on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 17:00 to 18:00 (Athens time). This version is based on the publication by Vlassi Brothers Editions, accompanied by the enchanting music of Czech composer Karel Svoboda.
The broadcast offers a condensed version of Selma Lagerlöf’s original book, featuring texts adapted by children’s author Kira Sinou, specifically for the edition by Adelfoi Vlassi. In the third part of the narration, we hear the chapters: “The Island of Öland”, “The Little Island of Karl”, “The City Underwater”, and “The Crows.”
Produced and presented by Maria Karagiannaki Iona
Broadcast: Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 17:00 Athens time.
