Michael Rosen Poems and Stories

Michael Rosen Poems and Stories

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Episodes

May 29, 2025 19 mins
Centrally Heated Knickers, Side One, read by Michael Rosen

Discover the weird and wonderful world of Martians, woolly saucepans and centrally heated knickers in 100 poems about science and technology written by Michael Rosen.

Side One Contents: 


Environment:

Engine Oil
Lubricate the Joints
Growing Apples
How Humans Out-died
Wind Force
I Would Die Without
Cold Tomorrow
Footsteps
Acorn, Conker and Key
No Sun Day
Dirty T-shirt
Hot Pants
If You Make ...
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Centrally Heated Knickers, Side Two, read by Michael Rosen
 
Discover the weird and wonderful world of Martians, woolly saucepans and centrally heated knickers in 100 poems about science and technology written by Michael Rosen.

Side Two Contents: 


Design and Innovation:

A Speck of Dust
Crossing the Channel
Centrally Heated Knickers
Duvet Cover
Beneath my Feet
Thirsty Land
Cleaning Up
The Lone Survivor
Incredible Shrinking Car
Cow Shoes
Scary Sa...
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Centrally Heated Knickers, Side Three, read by Michael Rosen
 
Discover the weird and wonderful world of Martians, woolly saucepans and centrally heated knickers in 100 poems about science and technology written by Michael Rosen.

Side Three Contents: 


Chemistry:

Straining
Can You Feel It?
Bottle Bank
Grandparents’ House
Wooly Saucepan? Night-time Kitchen
Where Does the Bounce Come From?
Sleek Machine: Changes 1
Scoop-a-Gloop Changes 2
Tank Ja...
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Centrally Heated Knickers, Side Four, read by Michael Rosen

Discover the weird and wonderful world of Martians, woolly saucepans and centrally heated knickers in 100 poems about science and technology written by Michael Rosen. 

Side Four Contents: 


Physics:

Granma’s Hands
Floating High-rise
Cat’s Eyes
Wind-up Mouse
Periscope
Kaleidoscope
Shadow
He Pulled, We Pushed
Jumping Jack
High and Low Song
Christmas Tree Lights
Elastic
Grandad’s Airer
The S...
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Quick, Let's Get Out Of Here, Side One, read by Michael Rosen

The yucky things your brother does, the annoying things your parents say, the funny things you feel. Michael Rosen shares some of his most momentous moments and secret secrets. Learn about The Great Battle of the Washing Up; how to be an expert, even if it's only because you can blow custard out of your nose; why Dad was hit by a tidal wave; and the real, true reason why...
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Quick, Let's Get Out Of Here, Side Two, read by Michael Rosen

The yucky things your brother does, the annoying things your parents say, the funny things you feel. Michael Rosen shares some of his most momentous moments and secret secrets. Learn about The Great Battle of the Washing Up; how to be an expert, even if it's only because you can blow custard out of your nose; why Dad was hit by a tidal wave; and the real, true reason why ...
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