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Ben Faulks: From CBeebies to Panto - Green-Fingered Adventures in a Magical World In this charming episode of Television Times , Steve Otis Gunn chats to Ben Faulks - actor, presenter, and author, and the man behind CBeebies Mr Bloom's Nursery. Topics include: The Genesis of Mr Bloom: How a street theatre act blossomed into a beloved children's TV show. Pantomime Passion: Ben's love for pantomime and his experiences performing in various productions. Let's Grow Initiative: Introducing a new educational venture that combines nature and imaginative play for children. Children's Literature: Ben's journey as an author of four children's books and his approach to storytelling. This episode will appeal to fans of children's television, educators seeking innovative learning approaches, and anyone interested in the creative processes behind educational initiatives. 🧑🎤 About Ben Faulks: Ben Faulks is a British actor, presenter, and author, best known for creating and portraying Mr Bloom in the CBeebies series Mr Bloom's Nursery . With a background in theatre acting from Bretton Hall, Ben has a diverse career spanning television, theatre, and literature. His work is characterised by a commitment to nurturing creativity and imagination in children. 🔗 Connect with Ben Faulks: Instagram Let's Grow 📢 Follow the Podcast Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram TikTok YouTube Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn Host: Steve Otis Gunn Guest: Ben Faulks Duration: 48 minutes Release Date: November 8, 2023 Season: 1, Episode 28 All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn Except 'The Only Cauldron' written by Ben Faulks Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You', available in all good bookshops and online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.