Congratulations to all the nominees! We are thrilled to share that The Rubbish World of Dave Spud has been shortlisted for Best Children’s Programme at the Broadcast (MBI) Awards 2024. A very special thank you to the fantastic writers, storyboarders, voices, designers, animators, production team and of course director Ed Foster, ITV, Cloth Cat, Fonic… Read more »

Very sad to hear of the news of Sir Michael Gambon passing away. He was a fantastic actor and we had the privilege of working with him over the years. Thank you for giving us so many amazing characters. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. Michael was a lovely gentle man and… Read more »

We are pleased to release the trailer for the high anticipated A Bear Named Wojtek. Click here to view. Huge thanks to the incredible crew who worked on the film – Produced by The Illuminated Film Company – Filmograf – Animation Garden Ltd. For updates on Festival Selections, please follow @abearnamedwojtek on Instagram. Confirmed screenings Aesthetica Short Film Festival /… Read more »

The Rubbish World of Dave Spud returns with new episodes on CITV. Six new episodes will broadcast from the 17th July on CITV at 4.30pm. The new episodes brings the cast of Johnny Vegas, Jane Horrocks, Gina Yashere, Lisa Hammond, Arthur Smith and Philip Glenister back together as the Spuds. The series will also be… Read more »

The Illuminated Film Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Aimee Inglis as our new production manager to work in-house. Aimee Inglis steps into the role held by Rebecca Warner-Perry, who has taken a new position in the games industry. Aimee leaves her position at Warner Bros. Discovery after 8 years where she was… Read more »

CITV have commissioned a third series of animated comedy adventure The Rubbish World of Dave Spud for broadcast Autumn 2023, from The Illuminated Film Company. CITV first launched the new British animated series in September 2019 and following a successful run and record ratings, CITV commissioned an additional 52 episodes for delivery over 2020 and… Read more »

Welcome to the tower block! Dave and his family take on all sorts of CHAOS in this HILARIOUS 2-in-1 book. Based on episodes from The Rubbish World of Dave Spud, as seen on CITV. Available now to get your copy and get to know the whole Spud family.

We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Raymond Briggs. Raymond was someone truly special – a total original. Our condolences go out to his family. He will forever be remembered. Producer Iain Harvey shares; ‘Despite his reputation as being somewhat grumpy (which I’m sure he used as a defence at times), Raymond… Read more »

Special episode of the Grimsby-set animation to premiere at Festival of the Sea  Grimsby’s Festival of the Sea returns for a second edition to a new location this summer, featuring the screening of a special episode produced by the award-winning animators of CITV’s The Rubbish World of Dave Spud working in conjunction with local school… Read more »

The Rubbish World of Dave Spud store is now live via the Dave Spud website and social media pages. Illuminated Films has created a Teemill store to bring a range of products to true Spud fans! The comedy adventure series that has been a hit on CITV and entertaining kids, has now teamed up with Teemill to… Read more »