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The Water Babies
This charming adaptation of Charles Kingsley's classic fantasy tells the tale of an orphan chimney sweep who finds undersea adventure in his search for the mysterious water babies.
Combining animation with live action, this charming adaptation of Charles Kingsley's classic tells the tale of an orphan chimney sweep who finds adventure as he encounters the mysterious water babies. Having been accused by a client of stealing silver, the young lad attempts to escape his pursuers by jumping in a pond, where he meets and must rescue the water babies who have been captured by a nefarious eel and shark.
Last on
Sun 10 Jul 2016
19:00
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Grimes | James Mason |
Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby | Billie Whitelaw |
Tom | Tommy Pender |
Masterman | Bernard Cribbins |
Lady Harriet | Joan Greenwood |
Sir John | David Tomlinson |
Elly | Samantha Gates |
Sladd | Paul Luty |
Salmon | Jon Pertwee |
Terence the Sea Horse | Lance Percival |
Cyril the Walrus | David Jason |
Director | Lionel Jeffries |
Producer | Peter Shaw |
Writer | Lionel Jeffries |
Writer | Denis Norden |
Broadcast
- Sun 10 Jul 2016 19:00
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