Julia Walters

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.

Анна Николь Смит была заурядной матерью-одиночкой из Техаса, а стала всемирно известной супермоделью. Но за стремительный взлет на вершину славы она дорого заплатила: алкоголь, наркотики и опрометчивые поступки привели к трагическому исходу. Вся история жизни Анны Николь - в этом увлекательном фильме. Вы узнаете, как ее сексуальные желания, болезненные пристрастия и безудержное стремление стать знаменитой привели ее сначала к баснословному богатству и славе, а потом - к печальному концу.

История пожилого бейсбольного тренера. Герой постепенно теряет зрение и вместе с дочерью в последний раз отправляется на поиски будущих звезд бейсбола.

The inspirational tale of Chippey, the young scout elf who is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor McTuttle's belief in Christmas magic. When the boy breaks the number one Elf on the Shelf rule, Chippey loses his Christmas magic; the entire McTuttle family loses is scout elf, and both Taylor and Chippey lose their self-respect. Through the power of love and forgiveness, both of them learn the most important lesson of all: that true belief cannot be taught.