Edwardian child Enid Blyton begins to tell stories to her brothers as an escape from their parents' rows before the father deserts the family. While training as a teacher after the Great War she sends her stories to publishers; one of...
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| Helena Bonham Carter | ... |
Enid Blyton
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| Matthew Macfadyen | ... |
Hugh Pollock
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| Denis Lawson | ... |
Kenneth Waters
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| Claire Rushbrook | ... |
Dorothy Richards
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| Joseph Millson | ... |
Hanly Blyton
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| Ramona Marquez | ... |
Imogen
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| Sinead Michael | ... |
Gillian
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| Pooky Quesnel | ... |
Theresa Blyton
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Philip Wright | ... |
Thomas Blyton
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| Lisa Diveney | ... |
Enid (aged 19)
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Alex Brain | ... |
Enid (aged 12)
(as Alexandra Brain)
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Samuel Hilton | ... |
Hanly Blyton (aged 8)
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James Warner | ... |
Carey Blyton (aged 4)
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| Eileen O'Higgins | ... |
Maid Maggie
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Gabrielle Reidy | ... |
Mrs Waters
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| Douglas Reith | ... |
BBC Interviewer
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Nicholas Lumley | ... |
Dr Beresford
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Claire Carrie | ... |
Betty
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| Travis Oliver | ... |
Army Officer
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| Toby Manley | ... |
Librarian
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Harry Taylor | ... |
Chauffeur
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Sion Davies | ... |
Children at Party
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| Isabella Blake-Thomas | ... |
Children at Party
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Mia Clifford | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Joe Grant | ... |
Children at Party (uncredited)
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| Laurence Richardson | ... |
Undetermined role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James Hawes | ||
Written by
| Lindsay Shapero | ... | (written by) |
| Shelagh Stephenson | ... | (written by) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Eleanor Moran | ... | executive producer: BBC |
| Lee Morris | ... | producer |
| Shelagh Stephenson | ... | associate producer |
| Sally Woodward Gentle | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Nicholas Hooper | ||
Cinematography by
| Matt Gray | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Cox | ||
Editorial Department
| Scott Hinchcliffe | ... | on-line editor |
| Kevin Horsewood | ... | colorist |
| Chloë Strickland | ... | post production co-ordinator |
Casting By
| Jill Trevellick | ||
Production Design by
| David Roger | ||
Art Direction by
| Kate Evenden | ||
Costume Design by
| Lucinda Wright | ... | (2009) |
Makeup Department
| Lisa Cavalli-Green | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
| Nicola Coleman | ... | makeup artist |
| Katy Richards | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Monique Mussell | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Chalstrey | ... | second assistant director |
| Paul Judges | ... | first assistant director |
| Nanw Rowlands | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Neil Alexander | ... | dressing props |
| Antonia Atha | ... | art department assistant |
| Mirka McNeill Farmer | ... | graphic designer |
| Bradley Godwin | ... | dressing props |
| Heather Gordon | ... | art department trainee |
| Jo Kornstein | ... | production buyer |
| Matt Noble | ... | construction manager |
| Katie Ralph | ... | stand-by art director |
| Matilda Wainwright | ... | stand-by art director |
| Nick Walker | ... | property master |
| Stuart Walpole | ... | stand-by props |
Sound Department
| Howard Bargroff | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Alistair Crocker | ... | production sound mixer |
| James Harbour | ... | sound maintenance engineer |
| Ben Meechan | ... | sound effects supervisor |
| Keith Partridge | ... | foley engineer |
| Kath Pollard | ... | adr and dialogue editor |
Visual Effects by
| Earle Stuart Callender | ... | visual effects producer |
| Richard Cradick | ... | visual effects |
| Dolores McGinley | ... | digital effects artist |
| Chris Mortimer | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Paul Heasman | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nick Briggs | ... | stills photographer |
| Ian Clark | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Rachel Clark | ... | second assistant camera |
| Larry Deacon | ... | best boy |
| Paul Jarvis | ... | gaffer |
| Roland Keane | ... | camera facilities coordinator |
| Jaime McInerney | ... | camera trainee (as Jamie McInerney) |
| Martin Payne | ... | focus puller |
Casting Department
| Bob Morris | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joanne Hayes | ... | costume supervisor (as Jo Hayes) |
| Cristy Watson | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Samuel Leek | ... | location manager (as Sam Leek) |
| Ian Pollington | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Bradley Farmer | ... | orchestrator |
| Daryl Griffith | ... | orchestrator |
| Alastair King | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Claire Daxter | ... | assistant script editor |
| Janice Schumm | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Harry Taylor | ... | driver: Helena Bonham Carter |
Additional Crew
| George Batchelor | ... | floor runner |
| Victoria Brooks | ... | picture publicity |
| Rus Ekkel | ... | tutor |
| Anne Frederick | ... | unit publicist |
| Keiran Mahon | ... | production assistant |
| Clova McCallum | ... | development executive |
| Neil Swain | ... | voice coach: Helena Bonham Carter |
| Dan Turner | ... | post production supervisor / production coordinator |
| Karen Vicary | ... | production accountant |
Thanks
| Barbara Stoney | ... | in memory of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2009) (United Kingdom)
- Cinemax (2012) (Hungary) (tv)
- Pidax Film (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sky Cinema (2010) (Germany) (tv)
- Universal Pictures (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2010) (Mexico) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Aimimage / Ice Film (camera equipment provided by)
- Production Copier Company (production equipment and services)
- The Movie Lot (security)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Edwardian child Enid Blyton begins to tell stories to her brothers as an escape from their parents' rows before the father deserts the family. While training as a teacher after the Great War she sends her stories to publishers; one of them, Hugh Pollock, takes her on and also marries her. They have two daughters, but Enid is a terrible mother, letting a nanny raise them while she, ironically, is bestowing treats on anonymous children who worship her for her stories. She is completely self-absorbed,driving Hugh to drink and then to another woman. Enid uses the children as emotional blackmail to get a divorce on her terms before marrying Kenneth Waters, a weak man similar to her father. After World War Two she is as popular as ever, despite accusations of using a syndicate to pen her books, and she carries on, adored by children who do not know her true nature, for another 20 years before her death in 1968. Written by don @ minifie-1 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film had a very tight filming schedule. Helena Bonham Carter was cast just 10 days before shooting began, the movie was filmed in 16 days and edited in eight days. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Enid: Deleted Scenes (2009). See more » |
| Quotes |
[to her father]
Imogen: Do you want to come see our rabbit? We did have two, but Mummy and Uncle Kenneth ate the other one. See more » |