The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

Release date : December 25, 2020
Runtime : 49m
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Director : Katy Homan /
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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 Walters
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David Walliams
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Nadiya Hussain
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Claudia Winkleman
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Sophie Dahl
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Victoria Coren Mitchell
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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
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  • title:The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2020
  • Runtime:49m
  • Genres: Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin:
  • Original Language:
  • Director: Katy Homan /
  • Writers:
  • Production companies:
  • 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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