Ambassador Detail

Jocelyn Stevenson
Creative Director, TT Animation

Jocelyn Stevenson has worked in children’s television for over 30 years, basing her career on the conviction that television is a powerful influence that, when used creatively and responsibly, can educate, entertain, inspire and enlighten young children.

Jocelyn started her career on Sesame Street and worked for many years as a writer and producer for the Jim Henson Company. Her credits include Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, Charlie Chalk, Jim Henson’s Ghost of Faffner Hall, The Animal Show with Stinky and Jake, Jim Henson’s Secret Life of Toys, The Magic Schoolbus, Brambley Hedge, Faeries, Mopatop’s Shop, The Hoobs, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends, Barney & Friends, Rubbadubbers and Pingu.

Jocelyn was Chief Creative Officer of HIT Entertainment from 2001-06 before joining TT Animation.

She served as Chair of the BAFTA Children’s Committee from 2005-07. Jocelyn continues to sit on the BAFTA Children’s Committee and is also on the Executive Committee for Save Kids’ TV. She is a member of the Children’s Steering Group for the Voice of the Listener and Viewer.

Grandpa In My Pocket
created by Mellie Buse and Jan Page

Nominated by Jocelyn Stevenson: Creative Director, TT Animation

Grandpa In My Pocket is an example of excellence in children’s television. It’s a new series for Cbeebies, launching in 2009, which explores the hugely important relationship between grandchildren and grandparents by turning it on its head. Jason and Grandpa’s adventures will be fantastical, touching and bizarre – but always hilariously funny.

The programme combines excellent writing with high-quality production design and outstanding performances – all in the service of a comedy drama for 4-7 year-old children.

“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.” Jocelyn Stevenson

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