The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

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2020
0h 49m
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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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15 members
Writing

Julia Donaldson

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Julia Donaldson
Acting

Julia Walters

narrator

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Helena Bonham Carter

reader

Helena Bonham Carter
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Imelda Staunton

reader

Imelda Staunton
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James McAvoy

reader

James McAvoy
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David Walliams

interviewed guest

David Walliams
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Nadiya Hussain

interviewed guest

Nadiya Hussain
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Claudia Winkleman

interviewed guest

Claudia Winkleman
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Sophie Dahl

interviewed guest

Sophie Dahl
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Victoria Coren Mitchell

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Victoria Coren Mitchell
Writing

Axel Scheffler

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Lydia Monks

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Sara Ogilvie

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Rebecca Cobb

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Frank Cottrell Boyce

interviewed guest

Frank Cottrell Boyce

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