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The Scarecrows' Wedding

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• Children's
• Drama

• 2025
• Samantha Cutler
• 30 mins
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Summary

Adaptation of the children's book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, starring Rob Brydon, Jessie Buckley and Domhnall Gleeson. Two devoted scarecrows, Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay, plan a wedding to remember but, when Harry insists on leaving the farm to collect one last thing for their big day, a smooth-talking scarecrow named Reginald Rake swoops in with plans of his own. Chaos ensues, and soon Betty's in danger and everything is at risk - can Harry get back in time and save the day?

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Mark Braxton

A perfect pair of presents this afternoon on BBC One. The Scarecrows’ Wedding is vibrant and joyful, shows obstacles to be a challenge, not a barrier, and reminds us of the beauty that surrounds us.

Not all great gifts come in big packages. A fairy-light-strewn Shaun the Sheep (4:35pm) is just 10 minutes but sweet as a nut. Can the flock help the Farmer make a better Christmas card than that of his selfie-centred neighbours? What do ewe think?

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6.7/10

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Credits

Cast

rolenameBetty O'BarleyJessie BuckleyHarry O'HayDomhnall GleesonReginald RakeRob Brydon

Crew

rolenameNarratorSophie OkonedoWriterJulia DonaldsonWriterAxel SchefflerExecutive producerMartin PopeProducerBarney GoodlandProducerMichael RoseDirectorSamantha CutlerDirectorJeroen Jaspaert

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Details

Released on

2025-12-25

Languages

English

Formats

Colour

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