The Scarecrows’ Wedding: what time is it on TV and is it repeated? BBC schedule and cast
The Scarecrows’ Wedding will be a Christmas cracker for families! 🎅🎄
- The Scarecrows’ Wedding promises to be a Christmas cracker.
- It is the latest animated adaptation of a Julia Donaldson classic.
- But when is it on and will it be repeated?
A festive treat is waiting for families this Christmas as yet another Julia Donaldson favourite has been turned into a special movie. It is bound to go down well in your house this holiday!
The beloved author - who works with illustrator Axel Scheffler - is responsible for books like The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. It has become a yearly tradition for one to be turned into an animated treat each Christmas.
The latest tale to get its moment in the spotlight will be The Scarecrows’ Wedding. It is set to be broadcast this afternoon.
But when exactly can you expect it to be on TV and will it be repeated? Here’s all you need to know:
What is The Scarecrows’ Wedding about?
The BBC preview teases: “The Scarecrows' Wedding is an enchanting story about two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, who are planning a wedding to remember. 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 follows, and soon Betty’s in danger and everything’s at risk. Can Harry get back in time and save the day? Full of heart, humour and adventure, this is the joyful tale about loyalty, love and learning that the most important thing isn’t a grand gesture – it’s simply being together.”
What time is The Scarecrows’ Wedding on TV?
The animated adaptation of the book is set to be broadcast this afternoon (December 25). It is set to start at 3.10pm and follows The King’s Speech.
The Scarecrows’ Wedding is set to run for approximately 25 minutes. It will finish at 3.35pm and is followed by Gladiators.
Who is in the voice cast of The Scarecrows’ Wedding?
- Betty O’Barley - Jessie Buckley
- Harry O’Hay - Domhnall Gleeson
- Reginald Rake - Rob Brydon
- Narrator - Sophie Okonedo
When is The Scarecrows’ Wedding repeated?
If you are having your Turkey dinner at 3.10pm, or are otherwise occupied at that moment, you might be wondering if it is repeated again. Or if your kids just love it so much and want to watch it again.
The Scarecrows’ Wedding will be available on demand via BBC iPlayer after it has been broadcast. It will also be on BBC2 at 8.05am on Boxing Day (December 26), 9pm on BBC Three on New Year’s Eve, and again on BBC One at 12 noon on New Year’s Day (January 1).
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