The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
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.
Release Date
December 25, 2020Runtime
49 minGenres
DocumentaryDirected by
Katy HomanLanguage
EnglishBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
ReleasedCast
Julia Donaldson
selfHelena Bonham Carter
readerImelda Staunton
readerJames McAvoy
readerDavid Walliams
interviewed guestNadiya Hussain
interviewed guestClaudia Winkleman
interviewed guestSophie Dahl
interviewed guestVictoria Coren Mitchell
interviewed guestFrank Cottrell Boyce
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