The annual BBC animated Christmas special this year will The Scarecrows’ Wedding. As is the case every year, a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler children’s book will be adapted by Magic Light ...

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heartwarming kids’ tales have become a cosy festive fixture on the BBC. Ahead of this year’s offering of The Scarecrows’ Wedding, we ask: which is the all-time ...

Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's most-treasured children's stories, including her beloved Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, created with illustrator Axel Scheffler. These two books ...

New animation The Scarecrows’ Wedding is based on the hit book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and stars Rob Brydon, Jessie Buckley, Domhnall Gleeson and Sophie Okonedo. BBC and Magic Light ...

Characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s acclaimed picture books are set to grace BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas, featuring in three brand new idents and a dedicated animated ...

Criticising the annual animation - this time round, The Scarecrow's Wedding - feels like punching an elf. But it's time to ...

The Scarecrows' is an enchanting story about two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, who are planning a ...

BBC schedule today, from Call the Midwife to Amandaland - From festive specials of much-loved shows to new dramas and family-friendly viewing, the BBC has got Christmas covered ...