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Julia Donaldson's 'The Baddies' Gets Christmas Day Premiere
20 Oct
Summary
- The Baddies is the 14th book adaptation for Christmas Day.
- Rob Brydon voices a character in every adaptation.
- The film celebrates courage, kindness, and outsmarting bullies.
A cherished Christmas television tradition continues as BBC One prepares to air 'The Baddies', the latest animated adaptation of a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler children's book. This marks the 14th such special since 'The Gruffalo' debuted on Christmas Day in 2009, all produced by Magic Light Pictures. 'The Baddies' introduces a ghost, a witch, and a troll who are tasked with stealing a blue handkerchief from a young girl, a challenge that proves more complex than anticipated.
The film boasts a star-studded voice cast, including Rob Brydon, who has lent his voice to a character in every Donaldson-Scheffler adaptation to date. Sheridan Smith, serving as the narrator, described the film as a 'riot of a fairytale' that emphasizes courage, kindness, and the cleverness required to overcome bullies. The production promises a blend of hilarity and chaos, making it a highly anticipated holiday viewing experience for families.
