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Classic British children’s animated series gets live-action film adaptation

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The Independent UK

Beloved British children’s classic Mr Benn set for live action film adaptation

The 1971 series follows Mr Benn, an ordinary man, who goes on extraordinary adventures after visiting a magical fancy dress shop

The Independent UK

Live-action movie version of children’s TV series Mr Benn in the works

I Swear’s Kirk Jones set to direct film based on the 1970s cult animation about a ‘very ordinary man’ who accessed different worlds via a magical fancy dress shop

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Beloved children’s animated series Mr Benn to be adapted into a live action film

The 1971 series follows Mr Benn, an ordinary man, who goes on extraordinary adventures after visiting a magical fancy dress shop.

Evening Standard

Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11 review – so moving you’ll pity these poor footballers

This gripping documentary follows early Premier League footballers who lost it all following investment advice that went wrong. It perfectly captures the melancholy of being an ex-pro

The Guardian - UK

Elmer and the climate crisis: lost story by David McKee set to be published

The late illustrator’s elephant hero is to star in a new ecological fable after the discovery of a rough manuscript and drawings

The Guardian - UK

"I never imagined I'd be an illustrator, but I love this job," Flavia Z Drago shares how she got into creating picture books

This year's London Book Fair illustration star also reveals how her native Mexico influences her work.

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Solway Yacht Club hosts Scottish Flying Fifteen Championships at Kippford

The weather put paid to the first day of action before fierce competition on day two

Daily Record

Mark Fellowes' dreams come true after releasing Mr Benn music for first time on Record Store Day

The Scottish DJ will release all the music from the 70s show on April 22

Daily Record

Elmer's Big Parade art trail bringing 30 elephant sculptures to Blackpool

The seaside resort will play host to the Elmer the Patchwork Elephant sculptures, inspired by David McKee’s beloved children’s book character

Manchester Evening News

Will Poulter to read Elmer children’s book in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK

Publisher of the Elmer book series Andersen Press has partnered with the dementia charity.

The Independent UK

David Gadsby obituary

Other lives: Educational publisher who launched a range of books of songs and poetry for children

The Guardian - UK

Brexit is the monster under the bed Liz Truss is desperately trying to ignore

The likely winner of the leadership contest insists Brexit was the right path to take with the vehemence of a zealous convert, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Lawsuit filed against manufacturer, seller of weapons Dallas police used in 2020 protests

DALLAS — Five people have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer and seller of so-called less-lethal weapons police used during 2020 protests in downtown Dallas, arguing that the weapons are more dangerous than advertised.

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The Guardian - UK

David McKee helped to shape my life as an artist

Letter: The children’s author and illustrator David McKee was a formative influence on Richard Deacon

The Guardian - UK

Letter: David McKee obituary

Gill Burgess writes: His book is, in many ways, the perfect illustration of the dangers of prejudice, discrimination and violence

The Guardian - UK

David McKee obituary

Creator of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and Mr Benn, who wrote and illustrated children’s classics

Daily Record

Mr Benn creator David McKee dies aged 87 as we recall Scottish roots of much-loved children's show

David was behind the cartoon of the much loved children's character as well as Elmer the patchwork elephant.

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The Independent UK

Mr Benn author David McKee dies aged 87

The writer and illustrator also created the Elmer series and Not Now, Bernard.

The Guardian - UK

Elmer and Mr Benn author David McKee dies at 87

Author and illustrator of the children’s books including Elmer, Mr Benn and Not Now, Bernard has died following a short illness

Wales Online

David McKee dead: Mr Benn and Elmer author dies aged 87

The creator of the children's favourites died after a short illness

Daily Mirror

Mr Benn and Elmer children's author David McKee dies at 87 after illness

Children's author David McKee passed away at his home in the South of France, his publisher sadly confirmed

The Independent UK

David McKee death: Author of Elmer and Mr Benn books dies aged 87

McKee was one of Britain’s most loved children’s authors

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