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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Baddies to be adapted for BBC special

The feature will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Christmas

Evening Standard

Samson Kayo ‘very excited’ to voice Zog the dragon for new TV series

The animated CBeebies show will be based on the award-winning films and the popular books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Evening Standard

Julia Donaldson reveals why she almost refused to let The Scarecrows’ Wedding become a BBC cartoon

EXCLUSIVE The author says concerns over a smoking scene forced her to weigh compromise against creative integrity and reveals it is not the first time she has faced that choice

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Beloved children’s characters to return to the BBC this Christmas

The Gruffalo, Zog, Pearl, and Gadabout will also feature as part of the build-up to this year’s Christmas special

The Independent UK

The Gruffalo and friends to feature in new BBC Christmas idents

Three new advertising idents have been created for BBC One starring the much-loved characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s story books.

Evening Standard

The Scarecrows’ Wedding: cast, plot and everything we know

The Scarecrows’ Wedding is the latest festive animation by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer.

WhatToWatch

Tiddler: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

Tiddler is the latest festive animation by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer.

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Tabby McTat: release date, voice cast, plot, trailer and all about the Christmas animation narrated by Jodie Whittaker

Tabby McTat is the latest BBC1 festive animation by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer.

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