The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

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.

2020 en 49 minutes

Rating: 10

Plot

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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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

Victoria Coren Mitchell

Victoria Coren Mitchell

interviewed guest

Axel Scheffler

Axel Scheffler

interviewed guest

Lydia Monks

Lydia Monks

interviewed guest

Sara Ogilvie

Sara Ogilvie

interviewed guest

Rebecca Cobb

Rebecca Cobb

interviewed guest

Frank Cottrell Boyce

Frank Cottrell Boyce

interviewed guest

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