Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse. Image shows from L to R: Roald Dahl (Harry Tayler), Beatrix Potter (Dawn French). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse

  • TV comedy drama
  • Sky One
  • 2020
  • 1 episode

Christmas comedy special about the real-life meeting of Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl. Also features Dawn French, Harry Tayler, Jessica Hynes, Rob Brydon, Nina Sosanya and more.

Cast & crew credits

Cast
Dawn French Beatrix Potter
Harry Tayler Roald Dahl
Jessica Hynes Sofie Dahl
Rob Brydon William Potter
Nina Sosanya Miss Landy, Publisher
Nick Mohammed Optometrist
Alison Steadman Dora, Tea Shop Proprietor
Bill Bailey Train Driver
Simon Armstrong Tom
Gareth Bale (as Gareth John Bale) Beaded Man 2
Gus Brown Grumpy Godfrey
Steven Elliott Undertaker
Annabelle Hobbs Astri Dahl
Lynn Hunter Welsh Woman 1
Adrian Metcalfe Male Carol Singer
Richard Nichols Harald Dahl
Rhys Parry Jones Bearded Man 1
Lynne Seymour Welsh Woman 2
Kerry Joy Stewart Fox Fur Woman
Kimberley Nixon Lavender Doll (Voice)
Kevin Bishop Fox Fur Head (Voice)
John Hannah Narrator
Writing team
Abigail Wilson Writer
Helena Murphy Script Editor
Production team
David Kerr Director
Thomas Harnett O'Meara Animation Director
Elaine Cameron Producer
Abigail Wilson Executive Producer
Sue Vertue Executive Producer
Dan Cheesbrough Executive Producer
Jon Mountague Executive Producer
Matt Clinch Associate Producer
Meinir Stoutt Line Producer
Joe Randall-Cutler Editor
Tom Pearce Production Designer
Jennifer Duffy (as Jenny Duffy) Casting Director
Jane Spicer Costume Designer
John Conroy Director of Photography
Claire Pritchard-Jones Make-up Designer
Murray Gold Composer
Leila Dean Graphics
Dan Mumford 1st Assistant Director
Andy Brunskill Puppeteer
Jimmy Grimes Puppeteer
Jon Mountague Commissioner
Zai Bennett Commissioner

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