Walt Disney: A Life in Films

Mel Giedroyc steps into the magical world of Walt Disney, exploring his extraordinary life through the stories of ten of the much mythologised genius's best-loved works.

Radio 4,11 episodes

Episodes

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10. The Jungle Book & EPCOT
Mel Giedroyc explores Walt Disney’s final film, The Jungle Book.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
9. Mary Poppins
Mel Giedroyc reveals the not so jolly story behind Disney’s decidedly jolly Mary Poppins.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
8. Disneyland
Mel Giedroyc explores Walt Disney’s very own magic kingdom - Disneyland.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
7. Alice in Wonderland
Mel Giedroyc leaps through the looking glass into the surreal world of Alice in Wonderland
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
6. Cinderella
Mel Giedroyc examines Walt Disney’s archetypal fairy-tale romance Cinderella.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
5. Bambi
Mel Giedroyc invites you into the woods to explore Disney’s classic Bambi.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
4. Dumbo
Mel Giedroyc examines the impact of war on Disney’s company and his 1941 film Dumbo.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
3. Fantasia
Mel Giedroyc invites you to explore the surreal musical world of Disney’s Fantasia.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
2. Pinocchio
Mel Giedroyc charts the creation of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
1. Snow White
Mel Giedroyc explores Snow White, Disney's first feature film.
29 Jun 2023,28 mins
Introducing - Walt Disney: A Life in Films
Mel Giedroyc steps into the magical world of Walt Disney.
22 Jun 2023,2 mins