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Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is the hero of the series of books.Ìý They are huge worldwide bestsellers and the spin off film was a hit for the makers Dreamworks. Author Cressida Cowell joins Jane to talk about how childhood summers on a remote Scottish island inspired her love of all things Viking, why young readers identify with Hiccup’s struggles to live up to his father, the tribal chief, and her hopes that the new book – a lovingly illustrated guide to all the species of dragons – will inspire children to appreciate and protect the natural world.

If you are over 21 and have a spare room you could be a foster carer but the average age of fosterers starting out is 42. The TV chef Lorraine Pascale was fostered and has made a film about her experiences and Gemma has been fostering since she was 21. They join Jane, along with Sara Lurie, of Fostering Network, to explore the recruitment crisis over finding young foster carers and discuss what might be putting them off?

In 1997 working mother and Times journalist went from feeling mildly anxious to being unable to function within the space of just three days. She was prescribed anti-depressants and with supported by her family, she slowly began to get better, but six years later as a stay at home mum, she suffered a second severe collapse. Throughout her periods of depression, the healing power of poetry became an integral part of her recovery and a lifeline in times of need. In her new book, Black Rainbow, she traces the story of her recovery through the 40 poems that provided her with comfort and solace during her breakdown and she joins Jane to explain why words can be a powerful remedy.

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Rachel has created an that features poems and advice from experts to help heal depression. All proceeds from the sale of theÌýapp and her book are going to charities and .

ÌýBlack Rainbow is published by Hodder and Stoughton

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