Cast of
The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

About 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 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.

Full Cast of The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson
plays self

Julia Walters
plays narrator

Helena Bonham Carter
plays reader

Helena Bonham Carter as reader

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Imelda Staunton
plays reader

Imelda Staunton as reader

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James McAvoy
plays reader

David Walliams
plays interviewed guest

David Walliams as interviewed guest

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Nadiya Hussain
plays interviewed guest

Claudia Winkleman
plays interviewed guest

Sophie Dahl
plays interviewed guest

Victoria Coren Mitchell
plays interviewed guest

Axel Scheffler
plays interviewed guest

Lydia Monks
plays interviewed guest

Sara Ogilvie
plays interviewed guest

Rebecca Cobb
plays interviewed guest

Frank Cottrell Boyce
plays interviewed guest

Frank Cottrell Boyce as interviewed guest

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