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

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.

A Bedouin rhyme

Mr Hoppy tells Mrs Silver of an ancient Bedouin rhyme that can help her tortoise grow.

Featuring: Judi Dench (Mrs Silver) & Dustin Hoffman (Mr Hoppy).

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