It began in December 2002, as BBC 7 launched A notable feature was the involvement of children in the making of the programme.
Becoming part of the Big Toe team for the day, the children could see the 'behind-the-scenes' aspects of making a radio programme.
If they wished to, they could also take part in the on-air features, often having the opportunity of interviewing visiting guests such as musicians, authors, scientists, and sports stars.
[1] Its counterpart was the hour-long The Little Toe Radio Show for children beginning school of age four to seven, which was broadcast daily at 7 am and 3 pm.
The show consisted of a presenter (Christopher Pizzey, formerly Kirsten O'Brien) introducing the story or summarising previous episodes.