Superworm will be an animation highlight over Christmas for kids and adults alike when it airs on BBC One.
The half-hour festive telly treat is based on the book written by children’s author Julia Donaldson.
She’s known for much-loved books such as The Gruffalo (which has sold 17 million copies worldwide), Stick Man and Zog.
The immediately-recognisable illustrations in her books are the work of collaborator Axel Scheffler.
But who are the famous faces in the cast lending their voices to the animated film of Superworm and pals?
When is Superworm on at Christmas? Is it on the BBC?
Superworm is part of BBC One’s Christmas Day TV line up.
It will be on the box on the afternoon of Saturday December 25 at 2.30pm.
Superworm follows The Secret Life of Pets 2 on the channel, and will be followed by The Queen’s Speech.
Over on ITV at the same time will be Ainsley’s Christmas Good Mood Food.
What happens in Superworm?
The plot of Superworm revolves around our unlikely hero who has a big heart and keeps on saving the day.
However, it seems he gets a little too full of himself. Superworm even starts to ignore friends such as Butterly, who he’s known since she was a caterpillar.
Superworm’s powers soon catch the eye of the evil Wizard Lizard, who forces Superworm to search for buried treasure.
Will Butterfly be able to rally others to help save Superworm? Or will he become a tasty treat for the Crow, Wizard Lizard’s hench-bird?
Who are the voices in the Superworm cast?
Superworm is voiced by Matt Smith of Doctor Who fame.
He says: “I think you always warm to stories about friendship and this is a very charming tale of friendship and self-understanding for one small worm.”
The Narrator is Oscar winner Olivia Colman.
Olivia says: “I was excited to play the narrator because I love all the Julia Donaldson books. I’ve read them to my children over the years and I love watching them at Christmas time when they’re on the telly.”
Rob Brydon plays Crow.
Remarkably, this will be comedian Rob‘s ninth appearance in a Donaldson/Scheffler adaptation.
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Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is Wizard Lizard.
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Viewers may recognise Kobna from roles in TV shows such as Motherland and The Split. He has also appeared in films such as Mary Poppins Returns and Paddington 2.
Patricia Allison plays Butterfly.
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Patricia is best known for playing Ola Nyman in Netflix’s Sex Education.
She explains: “Butterfly is a very determined character, and a loyal friend.”
Cariad Lloyd voices a number of other characters.
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Comedian and podcaster Cariad has appeared in panel shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Would I Lie to You?.
Superworm will air on BBC One on Christmas Day (Saturday December 25) at 2.30pm.
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