Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman to Voice BBC Christmas Adaptation of Julia Donaldson's The Baddies

During the Christmas season, the BBC will broadcast a half-hour animated special inspired by the picture book The Baddies, authored by Dame Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Produced by Magic Light Pictures, the special boasts a voice cast that includes Welsh actor Rob Brydon as Ghost, along with his Gavin and Stacey co-stars Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. Hammed Animashaun voices Troll, Robyn Cara portrays Girl, and Francesca Mills serves as the narrator. The narrative centers on a troll, a ghost, and a witch who revel in their mischief, while a girl with a blue spotted handkerchief moves nearby. The BBC and Magic Light Pictures state that the special highlights bravery, kindness, and standing up to bullies. Donaldson enjoyed crafting the mischievous characters and their encounter with a clever girl. Smith expressed her delight in bringing The Baddies to life, calling it a humorous and heartwarming film with stunning animation, predicting families will enjoy the chaos this Christmas. Previous adaptations of Donaldson's works include The Gruffalo, Zog, and The Scarecrows' Wedding, featuring Brydon as scarecrow Reginald Rake.