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Gavin and Stacey stars to feature in BBC Christmas adaptation of Julia Donaldson's The Baddies
Overview
A new animated Christmas adaptation of Dame Julia Donaldson's picture book The Baddies will feature Welsh actor Rob Brydon alongside his Gavin and Stacey co-stars Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. The half-hour BBC special follows a troll, a ghost, and a witch who meet their match when challenged by a brave little girl.
Key points
- Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, and Alison Steadman will star in the animated Christmas special The Baddies.
- The half-hour adaptation is based on the children's book by Dame Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
- The voice cast also includes Hammed Animashaun as Troll, Robyn Cara as Girl, and Francesca Mills as the narrator.
- The story centres on a troll, a ghost, and a witch who try to steal a blue spotty hanky from a young girl.
- The BBC and Magic Light Pictures describe the production as a celebration of courage, kindness, and standing up to bullies.