The BBC has unveiled a first look at the new Julia Donaldson adaptation Tiddler.
The upcoming Christmas animation, which includes the voice of Hannah Waddingham, focuses on a fish who becomes lost as he uses the power of storytelling to find his way home.
The first trailer is narrated by the Ted Lasso star, as she speaks of Tiddler and his "tall tales". While danger strikes when the fish becomes lost in the middle of the ocean, hope rises when "a story that he knew" finds its way to him.
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Tiddler is based on the book by Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, who are behind classics such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.
Tiddler himself is voiced by Reuben Kirby, while the animation also features Ghosts' Lolly Adefope as Miss Skate, Strictly Come Dancing's Jayde Adams as Plaice and more, and Gavin & Stacey's Rob Brydon doing quadruple duty as Fisherman, Whale, Starfish and Anchovy.
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Speaking previously about the project, Waddingham said: "Voicing the narrator for this Christmas special from Magic Light Pictures has been a real joy to record.
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"Tiddler is the tale of the storyteller in all of us, and helps children understand what it's like to be a small fish in a very big pond (and we've all felt THAT in life!).
"I have loved reading the books by Julia and Axel to my daughter over the years, and it's so lovely to get to bring one of them to screen in this beautiful animation."
Donaldson added: "The film captures the heart of the story and brings it to life with a fantastic cast. I'm particularly impressed by the young child actors who take the lead in this adaptation."
Tiddler will air on BBC One this Christmas.
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