BBC News · DistrictNews · 2026-09-04
Gromit was nearly a cat!': Secrets from 50 years of Aardman
Gromit was nearly a cat!': Secrets from 50 years of Aardman. Morph, Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run. The journey from two teenagers "mucking about with plasticine" to an Oscar-winning animation powerhouse has often hinged on chance decisions, practical compromises and creative instinct. The studio was founded by school friends Sir Peter Lord and Sir David Sproxton in 1976. Aardman turns 50 with stories of cat-like Gromit, silent Shaun and Chicken Run's Oscar legacy.
Why it matters. Understanding the history of Aardman Animations highlights the role of creative experimentation and chance in the development of globally acclaimed cultural icons.
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