New Julia Donaldson film revealed - but which is YOUR favourite?
The Baddies, despite it's title, is a story of kindness and courage.
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We may only be just heading into summer, but the BBC have already made an exciting announcement about Christmas Day.
The Baddies will be this year's animated adventure on TV this Christmas, adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's hugely popular children's books.
It will be made by animation company Magic Light - the team behind Zog, Stickman, The Gruffalo, Superworm, Tiddler and many other titles.
There are also some big names in the cast, so read on to find out more and tell us what your favourite Julia Donaldson film is.
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What is The Baddies about?
If you are not familiar with The Baddies, it is the story of three of the meanest fictional creatures in the world - a ghost, a troll and a witch.
They all think they are meaner than each other and love to boast about how horrible they are.
When a little girl moves into a cottage nearby, a mouse challenges them to steal the child's blue spotted hanky to prove just how mean they are.
You will have to watch on Christmas Day to find out who wins and what happens to the losers.
However, like all fairy tales, there is a true meaning to the story - one of kindness, courage and standing up to bullies.
Sheridan Smith and Rob Brydon will be part of the voice cast.
As with all Donaldson adaptations, the thirty-minute film will have an all-star voice cast.
The film will feature British TV legends including Sheridan Smith, who you may have seen in the 2022 film, The Railway Children Return.
Welsh actor and presenter Rob Brydon, who has been in every Magic Light film so far, will be the voice of Ghost and legendary actress Alison Steadman will be playing Witch.
Star of stage and screen Hammed Animashaun will round off the trio of terror by playing Troll.
The girl with the spotted hanky will be voiced by Robyn Cara, and Francesca Mills - who featured in the BBC adaptation of Worzel Gummidge - plays the cheeky mouse.
Long-time collaborators Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are among the best selling authors in the world.
So, we want to know, which is your favourite Julia Donaldson animation?
Do you love The Smeds and the Smoos? Or perhaps you are partial to Tabby McTat?
What about Room on the Broom? Stickman, Superworm or Gruffalo?
There are so many to choose from, and are all available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Let us know your faves using the comments section below!
