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

Özet

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.

Oyuncular

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  Julia Donaldson

  self

• Julia Walters

  narrator

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  Helena Bonham Carter

  reader

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  Imelda Staunton

  reader

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  James McAvoy

  reader

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  David Walliams

  interviewed guest

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  Nadiya Hussain

  interviewed guest

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  Claudia Winkleman

  interviewed guest

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  Sophie Dahl

  interviewed guest

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  Victoria Coren Mitchell

  interviewed guest

• Axel Scheffler

  interviewed guest

• Lydia Monks

  interviewed guest

Ekip

Yönetmen

Katy Homan

Yönetici yapımcı

Tanya Hudson