Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in India, although educated in England. He was a prolific writer and recognized as a genius. In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. His many books for children include The Jungle Book and Kim. Tony Robinson's best known roles are Baldrick in Blackadder; the Sheriff of Nottingham in Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, for which he also wrote the scripts; and as Time Team's presenter. He is also an award-winning scriptwriter and author of children's books.