The Gruffalo and Me The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

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 Julias longterm illustrator Axel Scheffler bring her biography to life With contributions from wellknown admirers and collaborators this is a tribute to the woman who has created the characters and stories that have become a fixture of childrens bedtime routines all around the world and spawned multiawardwinning adaptations for stage and screen Looking at her works the programme uncovers the surprising stories behind how Julias iconic characters were created and what they mean to a generation of readers It also explores why Donaldsons books appeal to both children and adults alike tackling serious themes of love loss fear and bullying in a poignant but subtle way