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Trailer: The Snail and the Whale
Duration: 00:20
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First Encounter
Duration: 01:13
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Diana Rigg |
| The Snail (voice) | Sally Hawkins |
| The Whale (voice) | Rob Brydon |
| The Teacher (voice) | Cariad Lloyd |
| Director | Max Lang |
| Director | Daniel Snaddon |
| Producer | Michael Rose |
| Producer | Martin Pope |
| Writer | Max Lang |
| Writer | Suzanne Lang |
| Production Company | Magic Light Pictures |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Day 2019 14:30
- New Year's Day 2020 14:05
- Christmas Day 2020 11:00
- Boxing Day 2021 09:15
- Boxing Day 2022 09:30
- Wed 27 Dec 2023 13:55
- Boxing Day 2024 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except HD
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