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The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

"A celebration of the life and work of Julia Donaldson and the remarkable cast of characters that have sprung from her imagination."

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 commissioned 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.

Top Cast

  • Julia Donaldson

    Julia Donaldson

    self

  • Julia Walters

    Julia Walters

    narrator

  • Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena Bonham Carter

    reader

  • Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton

    reader

  • James McAvoy

    James McAvoy

    reader

  • David Walliams

    David Walliams

    interviewed guest

  • Nadiya Hussain

    Nadiya Hussain

    interviewed guest

  • Claudia Winkleman

    Claudia Winkleman

    interviewed guest

  • Sophie Dahl

    Sophie Dahl

    interviewed guest

Overview

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 commissioned 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.

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