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Dame Emma Thompson inspired by V&A founder’s dog to pen Christmas tale

Dame Emma Thompson said her mind “ran amok with ideas” when she heard the real-life tale of the founder of the V&A Museum and his trusty hound, inspiring her to pen a heartwarming children’s Christmas book. The Oscar-winning actress said it is an ...

31 May 2022 at 10:03

Audiences given first look at animated adaptation of The Smeds and The Smoos

Magic Light Pictures has released a first look at its new animated adaptation of children’s story The Smeds And The Smoos, which is due to hit screens this Christmas. The new trailer shows the two young protagonists Janet and Bill, playing ...

02 Dec 2022 at 10:36

BBC Christmas film is about accepting difference in others, says star Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey, who will star in the BBC Christmas production of The Smeds And The Smoos, said the film tackles the older generation’s resistance to change. The comedian, 57, will be the voice of Grandfather Smed alongside Bridgerton star ...

28 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Camilla sketches Gruffalo under watchful eye of illustrator Axel Scheffler

The Queen Consort has sketched the classic children’s character the Gruffalo – under the watchful eye of its illustrator Axel Scheffler. The art class came during a visit to a Hamburg elementary school where Camilla, 75, was quizzed ...

31 Mar 2023 at 16:22

Jodie Whittaker to narrate animated film based on Julia Donaldson book

Actress Jodie Whittaker will lend her voice to upcoming animated film Tabby McTat, which will be broadcast over Christmas on the BBC. The former Doctor Who star, 40, will be narrating the adaption which is based on the picture book ...

11 May 2023 at 00:01

Aquaman star Jason Momoa to feature in CBeebies Bedtime Story festive line-up

Aquaman star Jason Momoa is set to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story about a little fish with a big imagination as part of the show’s festive line-up. Other episodes in the lead-up to Christmas Day will star actor Tom Hardy, singer ...

18 Dec 2023 at 11:54

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Quentin Blake’s birthday celebrated by illustrators with drawings of 90 candles

Sir Quentin Blake’s life will be celebrated by fellow illustrators on Friday with 90 drawings of candles. Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration invited the 90 illustrators to each create the images for the illustrator’s ...

15 Dec 2022 at 01:01

Festive specials of Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown’s Boys announced

Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown’s Boys will return over the festive period, as the BBC announces its Christmas and New Year shows. Last year, Strictly’s Christmas special proved a ratings hit, claiming the most ...

29 Nov 2022 at 01:01

First look at new BBC TV Christmas adaption of Julia Donaldson’s story Tiddler

A new image has shown Julia Donaldson’s story Tiddler being brought to life for a new small-screen adaption for the BBC that will be shown during the Christmas period. The children’s book tells the story of a ...

11 Oct 2024 at 00:01

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