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Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

  • TV Movie
  • 2020
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.1K
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Dawn French and Harry Tayler in Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse (2020)
A magical story of what really can happen when you are brave enough to follow your dreams.
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Follows the story of when a 6-year-old Roald Dahl meets his idol, Beatrix Potter.Follows the story of when a 6-year-old Roald Dahl meets his idol, Beatrix Potter.Follows the story of when a 6-year-old Roald Dahl meets his idol, Beatrix Potter.

  • Director
    • David Kerr
  • Writer
    • Abigail Wilson
  • Stars
    • Dawn French
    • Bill Bailey
    • Rob Brydon
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Kerr
    • Writer
      • Abigail Wilson
    • Stars
      • Dawn French
      • Bill Bailey
      • Rob Brydon
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Dawn French
    Dawn French
    • Beatrix Potter
    Bill Bailey
    Bill Bailey
    • Bona Fide Gent
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • William Heelis
    Jessica Hynes
    Jessica Hynes
    • Sofie Dahl
    Nick Mohammed
    Nick Mohammed
    • Mr. Entwistle
    Nina Sosanya
    Nina Sosanya
    • Anne Landy
    Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman
    • Dora
    Harry Tayler
    • Roald Dahl
    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Kimberley Nixon
    Kimberley Nixon
    • Lavender Doll
    • (voice)
    Kevin Bishop
    Kevin Bishop
    • Fox Fur Head
    • (voice)
    Simon Armstrong
    Simon Armstrong
    • Tom
    Gareth John Bale
    Gareth John Bale
    • Bearded Man 2
    Gus Brown
    • Grumpy Godfrey
    Steven Elliot
    • Undertaker
    Annabelle Hobbs
    • Astri Dahl
    • (voice)
    Lynn Hunter
    Lynn Hunter
    • Welsh Woman 1
    Adrian Metcalfe
    • Male Carol Singer
    • Director
      • David Kerr
    • Writer
      • Abigail Wilson
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    • Trivia
      When Beatrix first sees Roald running around in her garden, he's wearing a blue coat, just like Peter Rabbit wears.
    • Crazy credits
      And as for Sago the duck ... Dec 21. Hill Top Farm. Sawrey. "We have eaten Sago. It was rather dreadful + the stuffing disagreed with my conscience..... With love and best wishes for Christmas from your affectionate friend Beatrix Potter (Mrs Heelis)"

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    10/10

    Saved Christmas

    We watched this Boxing Day. I missed it on Christmas Eve. Absolutely wonderful. Beautifully filmed. The only programme that really made it feel Christmas. Great cast and John Hannah narrating. What else could you possibly want.
    • StuDeb2
    • Dec 25, 2020
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    • Release date
      • January 3, 2021 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • sky
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Роальд і Беатрікс: Хвіст допитливого мишеняти
    • Filming locations
      • Cardiff, Wales, UK(coffee shop)
    • Production company
      • Hartswood Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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