Enid is a British television movie that was first aired in 2009. It is a biographical drama film that portrays the life of the famous children's author, Enid Blyton. The movie is set in the early 1900s and covers the period from Enid's childhood to her death.
Enid is shown to be a bright and imaginative child who loves telling stories to her younger brothers. She longs for a happy family life, but her parents' constant arguments and eventual divorce shatter her dreams. Enid's father leaves the family, which affects her deeply, and she becomes withdrawn and melancholic.
As Enid grows up, she becomes a successful author and marries her first husband, Hugh Pollock, with whom she has two daughters. However, their marriage is strained, and Enid embarks on an affair with a younger man, Kenneth Waters. Her infidelity becomes public knowledge, and she is vilified by the press and her fans.
Enid's life is also marked by her relationship with her children. She is shown to be a distant and neglectful mother, more interested in her writing and social life than in her daughters. This strains her relationships with them, and they become estranged from her.
The movie portrays Enid's complex personality, showcasing her creativity, passion for storytelling, and her flaws. It highlights the challenges she faced in her personal life and the impact they had on her work. The movie ends with Enid's death, leaving viewers with a sense of the legacy she left behind as one of the most popular and beloved children's authors of all time.