The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

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

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

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2020-12-25
  • User Rating: 10/10 from 1 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 49min
  • Director: Katy Homan
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Summary

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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  • Julia Donaldson

    as self
  • Julia Walters

    as narrator
  • Helena Bonham Carter

    as reader
  • Imelda Staunton

    as reader
  • James McAvoy

    as reader
  • David Walliams

    as interviewed guest
  • Nadiya Hussain

    as interviewed guest
  • Claudia Winkleman

    as interviewed guest
  • Sophie Dahl

    as interviewed guest
  • Victoria Coren Mitchell

    as interviewed guest
  • Axel Scheffler

    as interviewed guest
  • Lydia Monks

    as interviewed guest
  • Sara Ogilvie

    as interviewed guest
  • Rebecca Cobb

    as interviewed guest
  • Frank Cottrell Boyce

    as interviewed guest
Directing Katy Homan Director
Production Tanya Hudson Executive Producer

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