Every Christmas, the whole family gets a treat in the form of a Julia Donaldson story that's been turned into an animation for the television. For Christmas 2020, the children's favourite Zog and the Flying Doctors has been the book of choice. We cannot wait.
The animated short film has been created by Magic Light Pictures, will last twenty five minutes and is narrated by Sir Lenny Henry.
What is Zog and the Flying Doctors about?
Julia Donaldson's Zog and the Flying Doctors is an animation based on the storybook by Julia Donaldson. It is the sequel to 2018's animation Zog. It follows the tale of Zog (a dragon) and the Flying Doctors, Pearl and Gadabout.
The unlikely trio spend the duration of the animation caring for magical creatures such as a a mermaid, a unicorn and lion.
Things take a turn for the worst when Pearl is locked up by her Uncle, the King. As Zog and Gadabout try their hardest to set her free, Pearl swaps her opportunity to escape and instead looks after a rather poorly King.
Que the happiest of endings when the King shows his gratitude by setting her free.
Who does the voices in Zog and the Flying Doctors?
Listen out for Mark Bonnar who's Unicorn, Lucian Msamati who's Lion and Alexandra Roach who is Mermaid.
As for the narrator we are chuffed that it's Lenny Henry, who's guaranteed to bring the story to life.
Where To Buy The Zog and the Flying Doctors Toy
You can buy the Zog The Dragon 9inch Plush Soft Toy* for £13.91 from Amazon. It's sure to be popular with the animation taking the prime spot on Christmas Day.
When will Zog and the Flying Doctors Be On Television?
Zog and the Flying Doctors will be screened on BBC One, Christmas Day at 14.35. Other Julia Donaldson animations will take viewing slots beforehand with The Gruffalo at 08.55, The Gruffalo's Child at 09.25, The Snail and the Whale at 11.00 and prequel Zog at 11.25.
Image - BBC and Magic Light Pictures
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