Drama / History / TV Movie /

Score: 65%( 33 votes )

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.

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

Toby Manley
Librarian

Harry Taylor
Chauffeur

Sion Davies
Child at Party

Isabella Blake-Thomas
Child at Party