Overview
A poignant biography of one of the most successful and wildly-read writers of the 20th century. Her stories enthralled children everywhere but her personal struggles often proved too much.
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Crew
DirectorJames Hawes
WriterLindsay Shapero
Cast
Helena Bonham Carter
Enid Blyton
Matthew Macfadyen
Hugh Pollock
Denis Lawson
Kenneth Waters
Claire Rushbrook
Dorothy Richards
Joseph Millson
Hanly Blyton
Ramona Marquez
Imogen
Lisa Diveney
Enid (aged 19)
Pooky Quesnel
Theresa Blyton
Eileen O'Higgins
Maid Maggie
Douglas Reith
BBC Interviewer
Nicholas Lumley
Dr. Beresford
Sinead Michael
Gillian
Philip Wright
Thomas Blyton
Alexandra Brain
Enid (aged 12)
Samuel Hilton
Hanly Blyton (aged 8)
James Warner
Carey Blyton (aged 4)
Gabrielle Reidy
Mrs Waters
Nicholas Lumley
Dr Beresford
Claire Carrie
Betty
Travis Oliver
Army Officer
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Keywords
biographyauthorchildren's book1920s1930sfemale writerchildren's author
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 5, 2026