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New Terry Pratchett animated special will star Julie Walters and Hugh Dancy

By July 22, 2021Adaptations, News

Terry Pratchett’s short story The Abominable Snow Baby is being made into an animated special by Channel 4.

The tale originated in Pratchett’s short story collection Father Christmas’s Fake Beard.

The special will be produced by Eagle Eye Drama and is set to include a host of British stars, including Julie Walters (Harry Potter, Paddington) and Hugh Dancy (Downton Abbey, Ella Enchanted).

The Abominable Snow Baby is the story of a typically English town which is overcome by a dramatic snowfall and the sudden and surprising appearance of a 14-feet tall Abominable Snow Baby. Snow Baby is rescued by an indomitable Granny and her grandson Albert whoe welcome him into their home after the other townsfolk react badly to the new arrival.

But can they persuade the rest of the town to let the chilly babe into their hearts too?

Comedy icon and national treasure Julie Walters stars as the voice of the warm-hearted and fearless ‘Granny’, and Hugh Dancy plays her brave and sweet grandson ‘Albert’. Narration comes from the wonderful David Harewood (Homeland, Supergirl).

Channel 4 Head of Drama, Caroline Hollick said: “Channel 4’s original Christmas animation has become a real highlight over the years and this year will be no exception. I’m delighted Julie Walters, Hugh Dancy and David Harewood will be bringing to life this wonderful, funny and moving yuletide tale. I know it’s only July but with this amazing cast line up I can hardly wait….it’s definitely going to be a merry Terry Christmas”

Eagle Eye Drama’s Chief Creative Officer Jo McGrath added: “Sir Terry Pratchett rightly remains one of the world’s most read and passionately loved authors for readers of all ages and we are honoured to be working with Narrativia to bring this abominably brilliant story to life on screen for Channel 4 at Christmas. True to form, The Abominable Snow Baby is quirky, original and very, very funny and it’s a real coup for Eagle Eye to add this brilliant gem to its sparkling and expanding roster of animated tales.”

Rob Wilkins, Managing Director of Narrativia and Manager of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Estate said: “In his lifetime, Terry wrote over seventy books, which have been translated into 41 languages. He started his career as a writer of short stories for young people, who remained his favourite audience. The Abominable Snow Baby showcases Terry’s firmly held belief in not judging people on appearances, his reverence for the elderly, and his very genuine love of Christmas. Narrativia is delighted to see Terry’s work brought to life by the talented team at Eagle Eye Drama, in the fiftieth year of Terry Pratchett being a published author.”

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