APW/8/HUM - The Humgruffin
Reference code
APW/8/HUM
Level of description
File
Title
The Humgruffin
Date/s
1984-1988
Quantity & Format
13 items
Scope and content
The filming for Jackanory of the storytelling of THE SHEEP-PIG would take place on a farm (letter from PT, 18/9/84).
Detailed editorial comments by PT on the story of the HUMGRUFFIN and further correspondence between DKS and PT on this story. PT writes “If you are going to go for accuracy then I don’t think you can make the Christian message … apply to nature.” (18/9/83). In DKS’ reply he writes “Am I attempting a virtually hopeless task?” (22/9/84).
In 1988 the story is submitted to Lesley O’Mara (Michael O’Mara Books). She provides editorial comment. DKS is asked to write a new story for the illustrator Angel Dominguez.
Detailed editorial comments by PT on the story of the HUMGRUFFIN and further correspondence between DKS and PT on this story. PT writes “If you are going to go for accuracy then I don’t think you can make the Christian message … apply to nature.” (18/9/83). In DKS’ reply he writes “Am I attempting a virtually hopeless task?” (22/9/84).
In 1988 the story is submitted to Lesley O’Mara (Michael O’Mara Books). She provides editorial comment. DKS is asked to write a new story for the illustrator Angel Dominguez.
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