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The illustrator and author paints scenes from a 70-year-long career, including his work with Roald Dahl. With David Walliams, Joanna Lumley, Peter Capaldi, Ore Oduba and Michael Rosen.
Patricia Routledge, as patron of the Beatrix Potter Society, presents a documentary on the author's life and work.
Fighter pilot, inventor, spy - the life of Roald Dahl is often stranger than fiction. Through a vast collection of his letters, writings and archive, the story is told largely in his own words with contributions from his last wife Liccy, daughter Lucy and biographer Donald Sturrock.
David Walliams explores the magic behind the storytelling of Roald Dahl, one of the world's most successful children's authors, to try to understand the great writer's special touch and appeal.
Documentary about author Roald Dahl, produced for the British television series Imagine.
Gertrude and George the Dancing Frog on a whirlwind theatrical tour.
A young man learns his new antique violin has the power to change the form of things around it.
Follow a little toy clown, thrown away with a load of old discarded toys, as he goes on a journey to find a new loving home for himself and his friends.
Based on a book by Michael Rosen and Quentin Blake, Sad Film portrays Rosen’s achingly personal account of grief, after the death of his son, Eddie.
Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.
A quite unsual apprenticeship... from day-to-day life to friendship! A lonely Bear would like to instruct himself so he could be smart and connect with others. On the other hand, the Hermit is bored in his cave: he opened up a school but no one signed up. Fortunately, the two of them meet! Passionate about teaching, the Hermit provides the Bear with all his knowledge and patience. But his student is giving him a hard time. Quickly, the Hermit realizes he must drop some of his ambitions and adapt. From the river’s mysteries to the forest’s recipes, the two of them will soon enough leave the academical ways to explore a far more hazardous path, the one of a joyful friendship.
Olivia Colman leads a stellar cast of actors, entertainers and comedians in a very special ‘stay-at-home’ adaptation of Cinderella for Comic Relief.
Jack and Nancy love to hear the local sailors tell of exciting adventures in far-off lands. One day, they are walking on the cliffs when the wind picks up and they're blown away to an exotic island.
Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of his clumsy page Snuff who can't duel or ride a horse. But when thieves threaten a local bootmaker, Snuff has a clever idea to save the day.