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Classic Australian children's fiction, read aloud by Madame Magpie.
Season One: Blinky Bill, by Dorothy Wall.
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S3E3 303: The Tree-Warming (Part 2)
Send a textThe tree-warming gets a little more exciting than anyone expected!Blinky Bill and Nutsy was first published in 1937, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or…
S3E2 302: The Tree-Warming (Part 1)
Send a textBlinky and his mother discover a leaf thief as they prepare their home for a tree-warming party! Blinky Bill and Nutsy was first published in 1937, and as such it contains material that…
S3E1 301: The Escape
Send a textBlinky and his mother make a daring escape from the zoo, with the help of a new friend!Blinky Bill and Nutsy was first published in 1937, and as such it contains material that might be…
S2E6 206: Blinky Returns Home
Send a textBlinky finally returns to his mother, and together they decide that perhaps it's time for a new start.Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material…
S2E5 205: The Lyre-Birds' Home
Send a textBlinky decides it might be time to go home, but runs into trouble on his way!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that might be outdated,…
S2E4 204: Blinky Meets Willie Wagtail
Send a textBlinky learns that Miss Possum is in trouble, and enlists Percy Bull Ant to help solve the problem!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that…
S2E3 203: Mr Smifkins's Farm
Send a textTo skip distressing content, (details below) skip from 0:27:20 (marked with a sound warning) to 0:29:54.Blinky investigates Mr Smifkins' farm, and decides that a farmer's life is not for…
S2E2 202: The Bazaar
Send a textBlinky experiences his first Bush Bazaar, and tries his hand at running a lucky dip!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that might be…
S2E1 201: Blinky Runs Away
Send a textBlinky decides he's too grown up to go to school, so he runs away instead!Blinky Bill Grows Up was first published in 1934, and as such it contains material that might be outdated,…
S1E5 105: The Rabbits' Party
Send a textAfter leaving Frog Hollow, Blinky crashes a bunny birthday party and has his first dance!Blinky Bill was first published in 1933, and as such it contains material that might be outdated,…
S1E4 104: Frog Hollow
Send a textBlinky decides to go adventuring again, but this time, instead of Miss Pimm and her peppermints, he finds a wombat and some frogs!Blinky Bill was first published in 1933, and as such it…
S1E3 103: Naughty Escapades
Send a textBlinky goes exploring, and finds more than he bargained for! Blinky Bill was first published in 1933, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate or offensive, as…
S1E2 102: A Tragedy
Send a textBlinky and his mother lose Mr Koala, and decide to move further into the bush to avoid humans and the trouble they bring. With Angelina's help, they find a new home, and make some new…
S1E1 101: A New Arrival
Send a textMrs Koala has had a brand new baby, and everyone in the bush is very excited! Blinky Bill was first published in 1933, and as such it contains material that might be outdated, inaccurate…
S1 Season 1 Trailer: Blinky Bill, by Dorothy Wall
Send a textThe debut season of Madame Magpie's Bedtime Stories will feature chapter-by-chapter episodes of Dorothy Wall's beloved classic, Blinky Bill, complete with immersive sound design and…
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Madame Magpie's Bedtime Stories has published 15 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Fiction, Kids & Family.
Madame Magpie's Bedtime Stories is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.
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