Watch The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson (2020) Online!

The programme offers unique access to Julia Donaldson, her family, her rich archives and home movies, and the remarkable cast of characters that have sprung from her imagination. Specially commissione...d animations from Julia's long-term illustrator Axel Scheffler bring her biography to life. With contributions from well-known admirers and collaborators, this is a tribute to the woman who has created the characters and stories that have become a fixture of children’s bedtime routines all around the world and spawned multi-award-winning adaptations for stage and screen. Looking at her works, the programme uncovers the surprising stories behind how Julia's iconic characters were created and what they mean to a generation of readers. It also explores why Donaldson’s books appeal to both children and adults alike – tackling serious themes of love, loss, fear and bullying in a poignant but subtle way. more

Directing:
  • Katy Homan

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Release Date: 2020-12-25
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  • Language: en
  • Runtime: 49
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Frank Cottrel...
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Julia Donaldson
Julia Donalds...
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Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham...
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Imelda Staunton
Imelda Staunt...
reader
James McAvoy
James McAvoy
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David Walliams
David Walliam...
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Nadiya Hussain
Nadiya Hussai...
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Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Winkl...
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Sophie Dahl
Sophie Dahl
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Victoria Coren Mitchell
Victoria Core...
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