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Through the stories of ten of his greatest works, Mel Giedroyc examines the life of Walt Disney, a much mythologised genius. A man to whom storytelling was an escape from an oppressive father and a respite from periods of depression.

His name is truly iconic, but how much do we really know about this titan of the entertainment industry? Who was the real Walt and why did a man who moulded Western pop culture in his image end up on his deathbed, afraid that he鈥檇 be forgotten?

In this episode, Mel explores Cinderella, one of Walt鈥檚 most revered animations. The movie magically appeared on screens in 1950, emerging not from a pumpkin carriage, but from a period of the Disney studio鈥檚 most profound instability yet.

Walt had unwavering faith that salvation was just one Snow White-sized mega hit around the corner and in Cinderella he delivered it. It鈥檚 a film filled with romance and wonder, but as Mel discovers, Walt鈥檚 own love life wasn鈥檛 always a fairy tale.

A Novel production for 麻豆约拍 Radio 4