The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson (2020)

ALL 12/25/2020 (en) Documentary 49 Min
  • Release
    12/25/2020
  • Production
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  • Original title
    The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
  • Original language
    en
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A celebration of the life and work of Julia Donaldson and the remarkable cast of characters that have sprung from her imagination.

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.

  1. Katy Homan

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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  1. Julia Donaldson

    self

  2. Julia Walters

    narrator

  3. Helena Bonham Carter

    reader

  4. Imelda Staunton

    reader

  5. James McAvoy

    reader

  6. David Walliams

    interviewed guest

  7. Nadiya Hussain

    interviewed guest

  8. Claudia Winkleman

    interviewed guest

  9. Sophie Dahl

    interviewed guest

  10. Victoria Coren Mitchell

    interviewed guest

  11. Axel Scheffler

    interviewed guest

  12. Lydia Monks

    interviewed guest

  13. Sara Ogilvie

    interviewed guest

  14. Rebecca Cobb

    interviewed guest

  15. Frank Cottrell Boyce

    interviewed guest

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Casts : 15 , Crews : 2

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The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson (2020) 49 Min

ALL 12/25/2020 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 12/25/2020
  • Production
  • Original title The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

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

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.

  1. Katy Homan

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer