About Big Jon and Sparkie | Children’s Radio Adventures
Join Big Jon and Sparkie for children’s radio adventures with Jon Arthur, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.
Arthur performed Big Jon and Sparkie, the make-believe elf whose adventures brought listeners into a world of comic mishaps, mysteries and recurring characters. The programme is also circulated under spellings such as Big John and Sparky.
This collection contains 99 archive recordings. Episode subjects follow the source files, and archive codes distinguish repeated titles. Individual broadcast dates are unconfirmed. Two existing encodings of Little Red Caboose are clearly labelled as separate archive versions.
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Big Jon and Sparkie – The Surprise in the Barn on Yukie's Farm | Children’s Radio Adventures
The Surprise in the Barn on Yukie's Farm
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Jon Arthur brings Big Jon and Sparkie’s radio world to life. Sparkie is the make-believe elf at the centre of these children’s adventures.
Archive reference: Bx. The source file does not identify an original broadcast date.
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Big Jon and Sparkie – An Interruption in the Mayor's Wedding | Children’s Radio Adventures
An Interruption in the Mayor's Wedding
Listen to this preserved Big Jon and Sparkie recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.
Jon Arthur brings Big Jon and Sparkie’s radio world to life. Sparkie is the make-believe elf at the centre of these children’s adventures.
Archive reference: 0p. The source file does not identify an original broadcast date.
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Heritage Radio Vault — More Adventures to Share
Enjoying Big Jon and Sparkie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved radio adventure.
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Comic Weekly Man (https://www.spreaker.com/show/7124662)
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Discover another serial from the collection.
Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon (https://www.spreaker.com/show/7115735)
Explore a seasonal fantasy radio adventure.
Find your next programme
Explore Heritage Radio Vault (https://www.spreaker.com/user/18997954) for children’s stories, comedy, adventure, mystery and drama.
Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.
18 Oct 2026
Big Jon and Sparkie – The Return of Yukie Butcher | Children’s Radio Adventures
The Return of Yukie Butcher
Listen to this preserved Big Jon and Sparkie recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.
Jon Arthur brings Big Jon and Sparkie’s radio world to life. Sparkie is the make-believe elf at the centre of these children’s adventures.
Archive reference: Ao. The source file does not identify an original broadcast date.
Follow Big Jon and Sparkie and discover more children’s adventures and classic radio in Heritage Radio Vault.
Heritage Radio Vault — More Adventures to Share
Enjoying Big Jon and Sparkie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved radio adventure.
Listen next
Comic Weekly Man (https://www.spreaker.com/show/7124662)
Explore another children’s radio collection.
Jerry at Fair Oaks (https://www.spreaker.com/show/7126604)
Continue with more classic radio adventures.
Jerry of the Circus (https://www.spreaker.com/show/7126602)
Discover another serial from the collection.
Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon (https://www.spreaker.com/show/7115735)
Explore a seasonal fantasy radio adventure.
Find your next programme
Explore Heritage Radio Vault (https://www.spreaker.com/user/18997954) for children’s stories, comedy, adventure, mystery and drama.
Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.
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