New animation The Baddies, based on the book by Dame Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, coming to the BBC with Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman to star

Coming to iPlayer and BBC One this Christmas, this fun adventure is a celebration of courage, kindness and the power of standing up to bullies ...
Advanced Television

BBC, Magic Light Pictures announce The Scarecrows’ Wedding

BBC and Magic Light Pictures have announced production of The Scarecrows’ Wedding. This is the latest animated adaption by Magic Light from the UK’s leading picture book creators, Julia Donaldson and ...
Deadline.com

BBC’s Annual Julia Donaldson Christmas Animation Will Be ‘The Scarecrows’ Wedding’; Rob Brydon, Jessie Buckley & Domhnall Glesson In Voice Cast

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 reveals which of her stories will be a Christmas animation on the BBC in 2026

Julia Donaldson and the BBC have a long festive association with hits including The Gruffalo, Zog and last year’s The Scarecrows’ Wedding ...
World Screen

Wild Child Animation Enters Administration

The Scottish animation studio Wild Child Animation has entered administration, but is continuing to trade while a buyer is sought. Wild Child is currently working with Magic Light Pictures on the ...