The best of the Creative Economy: Jocelyn Stevenson on Grandpa In My Pocket

Nick | 27 Jan 2009, 14:40

C&binet ambassador Jocelyn Stevenson  has nominated Grandpa In My Pocket, created by Mellie Buse and Jan Page, as the most creative innovation of the past year, in the latest installment of the best of the creative economy in 2008.

Grandpa In My Pocket is a new series for Cbeebies, launching this year, which explores the relationship between grandchildren and grandparents by turning it on its head. Stevenson pointed to the high quality of writing, production, design and creativity resulting in a uniquely innovative piece of children’s TV.

“The creators, who are an independent company and not part of the BBC, also wrote and produced the series.  They were involved in all aspects of the production, including putting together the financing, and were able to make the modest budget go a long way,  thanks to their creativity, vision and sheer bloody-mindedness.”