The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

This documentary provides unique access to Julia Donaldson's life, featuring her family, personal archives, and home movies. Through specially commissioned animations by her long-term illustrator Axel Scheffler, the film visually brings to life Julia's biography.

The programme includes contributions from notable admirers and collaborators, highlighting the characters and stories that have become integral to children's bedtime routines worldwide. It explores the surprising stories behind Donaldson's iconic characters and their significance to a generation of readers. The documentary also addresses the themes of love, loss, fear, and bullying present in her works, showcasing their appeal to both children and adults alike.