BBC Literary Archive

The Magical World of Julia Donaldson

BBC Two | 2020 | 59'11''

A celebration of the life and work of Julia Donaldson and the remarkable cast of characters that have sprung from her imagination

The Magical World of Julia Donaldson | ‘Zog and the Flying Doctors” (excerpt)

Zog and the Flying Doctors' | BBC Two | 2020 | 1'55''

Julia Donaldson talks about the modern Princess in her book ''Zog and the Flying Do...

The Magical World of Julia Donaldson | ‘The Hospital Dog”

The Hospital Dog | BBC Two | 2020 | 2'47''

Nadiya Hussain reads a short excerpt from Julia Donaldson's ''The Hospital Dog'' and others discuss the...

The Magical World of Julia Donaldson | ‘Princess Mirror-belle”

Princess Mirror-belle | BBC Two | 2020 | 56''

Helena Bonham Carter reads an excerpt from Julia Donaldson's ''Princess Mirror-belle''.

The Magical World of Julia Donaldson | Stick Man”

Stick Man | BBC Two | 2020 | 1'19''

James McAvoy reads an excerpt of Julia Donaldson's ''Stick Man''.

The Magical World of Julia Donaldson | ‘The Gruffalo” (excerpt)

The Gruffalo | BBC Two | 2020 | 52''

Imelda Staunton reads an excerpt from ''The Gruffalo''.

The Magical World of Julia Donaldson | Woods as setting

BBC Two | 2020 | 2'13''

Guests discuss how the setting of woods or forest is such an inspiring setting for childrens stories.

Superworm

Superworm | BBC One | 2021 | 24'54''

An animated comedy for all the family about Superworm, a super-long and super-strong worm. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by ...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo | BBC One | 2009 | 26'39''

Animation based on the classic children's book written by Julia Donaldson, telling the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a...

The Smeds and the Smoos

The Smeds and the Smoos | BBC One | 2022 | 26'04''

Two young aliens from warring families fall in love and run away, leading their relatives on a chase across outer space. Animated adaptation of the c...

The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale | BBC One | 2019 | 25'51''

A beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship, a tour of the world and a heroic rescue. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustr...

Zog

Zog | BBC One | 2018 | 26'18''

A family film based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a keen young dragon in his first years at Dragon School.

Zog and the Flying Doctors |

Zog and the Flying Doctors | BBC One | 2020 | 24'19''

Zog and Gadabout try to rescue Princess Pearl, who has been locked up in her uncle's castle. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Schef...

Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom | BBC One | 2012 | 25'06''

Animated film based on Julia Donaldson's picture book. A kind witch invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustr...

Stick Man

Stick Man | BBC One | 2015 | 26'22''

Animated film based on the much-loved children's picture book. Stick Man tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky father's epic journey to make it home in time for Chris...