Which Julia Donaldson animated film should you watch next?

Discover Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's enchanting tales. Which one should your family watch this Christmas?

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If watching The Gruffalo is a Christmas staple in your household, don't miss this year's delightful offering, The Scarecrows' Wedding on Christmas Day 2025 at 3:10pm, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are scarecrows planning a wedding to remember. A loving tale about learning that the important thing isn’t a grand gesture – it's simply being together.

Two animated scarecrows standing in a field embrace, throwing their hands to the sky as the farm yard animals look on happily.

What is in the Gruffalo and Friends Collection?

Almost every year since 2009, BBC One releases a beloved Julia Donaldson story adaptation on Christmas Day. If you're not up to date with the collection, why not check out the previous years' films with a movie-marathon? Build a blanket fort, snuggle up and get cosy with your family this Christmas!

The Gruffalo (2009)

The magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive. He announces that he is meeting a monster with terrible features, a 'gruffalo'.

Watch The Gruffalo on BBC iPlayer.

An animated monster with tusks, yellow eyes, a green wart on the end of his nose and brown fur holds a mouse in his palm.

The Gruffalo's Child (2011)

One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo's child ignores her father's warnings and bravely tiptoes out into the snow in search of the Big Bad Mouse. She meets Snake, Owl and Fox, but there is no sign of the fabled Mouse. He doesn't really exist... or does he?

Watch The Gruffalo's Child on BBC iPlayer.

An animated young monster with tusks, yellow eyes, and brown fur holds a mouse in her grasp.

Room on the Broom (2012)

A kind witch invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone.

Watch Room on the Broom on BBC iPlayer.

An animated witch sitting on a broom with a cat, a dog, a frog and a bird, a cauldron dangles from the dog's hand.

Stick Man (2015)

Join Stick Man on an incredible adventure across the seasons as he runs from a playful dog, gets thrown in a river, escapes from a swan's nest and even ends up on top of a fire. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?

Watch Stick Man on BBC iPlayer.

An animated stick figure grins, holding a snowball, poised to throw it at an unseen adversary.

The Highway Rat (2017)

The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.

Watch The Highway Rat on BBC iPlayer.

An animated rat in a highway man's clothing (black hat and mask with a rapier) sits atop of grinning horse.

Zog (2018)

The story of a keen young dragon who wants to learn how to fly, roar and breathe fire in his first years at Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teacher and win a golden star, but he is accident-prone, and each year he has to be helped by a kind young girl who patches up his bumps and bruises. In year four, he has to capture a princess - can the young girl help him with his trickiest challenge yet?

Watch Zog on BBC iPlayer.

The Snail and the Whale (2019)

A tiny snail who longs to see the world goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale.

Watch The Snail and the Whale on BBC iPlayer.

An animated snail, leaning in an embrace against the gigantic face of a whale, his eye turns to look at the affectionate snail.

Zog and the Flying Doctors (2020)

Zog and Gadabout try to rescue Princess Pearl, who has been locked up in her uncle's castle.

Watch Zog and the Flying Doctors on BBC iPlayer.

An animated dragon, carrying two white coats doctors, flying in the sky.

Superworm (2021)

Superworm is a long, strong worm with amazing skills and a big heart, who keeps on saving the day. But what happens when he gets too full of himself and starts to ignore his friends?

Watch Superworm on BBC iPlayer.

An animated worm wrapped into a coil sat atop the head of a cheery mole.

The Smeds and the Smoos (2022)

Two young aliens from warring families fall in love and run away, leading their relatives on a chase across outer space.

Watch The Smeds and the Smoos on BBC iPlayer.

An animated confrontation between a family of blue aliens and a family of red aliens.

Tabby McTat (2023)

In the bustling heart of London, Tabby McTat, a singing cat, and his busker friend Fred entertain passing crowds, and the pair are 'purrrfectly happy'. One day, while Tabby McTat takes a stroll, he stumbles upon a friendly feline named Sock. Then fate takes an unexpected turn when a thief steals the buskers' hard-earned money.

Watch Tabby McTat on BBC iPlayer.

An animated scruffy man with a guitar and his tabby cat sit together on the streets of a sitting, smiling in the snow.

Tiddler (2024)

A story about a little fish with a big imagination who entertains his friends with tall tales. One day, Tiddler gets lost but is saved by his own storytelling.

Watch Tiddler on BBC iPlayer.

An animated and excitable blue fish floating in the sea, grinning and surrounded by his marine community.

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