Roald Dahl's Esio Trot. Image shows from L to R: Mr Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman), Mrs Silver (Judi Dench). Copyright: Endor Productions
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2015
- 1 episode
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise, Alfie. Stars Judi Dench, Dustin Hoffman, James Corden, Richard Cordery, Pixie Davies and more.
Childhood memories
Mrs Silver tells Mr Hoppy her tortoise is miserable because he is small and she wishes that he would grow. They share stories of when they were young and wanted to grow taller.
Featuring: Judi Dench (Mrs Silver) & Dustin Hoffman (Mr Hoppy).