The Gruffalo & Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

7:10 AM to 8:00 AM
Wednesday 25 December
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The Gruffalo & Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

Celebration of the life and work of the bestselling children's author, with animated sequences by long-term illustrator Axel Scheffler bringing her story to life. The film reveals the surprising stories behind iconic characters like the Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man, and explores how her simple but poignant handling of themes of love, loss, fear and tyranny appeal to children and adults alike. Narrated by Julie Walters, and featuring readings from Donaldson's books by Helena Bonham Carter, Imelda Staunton and James McAvoy

The Gruffalo & Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson airs on BBC Two Wales HD at 7:10 AM, Wednesday 25 December. (Subtitles, repeat, audio description.)
Topics
Arts ➝ Culture (without music)
Julie Walters
Narrator
Helena Bonham Carter
Contributor
Imelda Staunton
Contributor