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The Water Babies

This charming adaptation of Charles Kingsley's classic fantasy tells the tale of an orphan chimney sweep who finds undersea adventure in his search for the mysterious water babies.

Combining animation with live action, this charming adaptation of Charles Kingsley's classic tells the tale of an orphan chimney sweep who finds adventure as he encounters the mysterious water babies. Having been accused by a client of stealing silver, the young lad attempts to escape his pursuers by jumping in a pond, where he meets and must rescue the water babies who have been captured by a nefarious eel and shark.

1 hour, 32 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 Jul 2016 19:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Grimes James Mason
Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby Billie Whitelaw
Tom Tommy Pender
Masterman Bernard Cribbins
Lady Harriet Joan Greenwood
Sir John David Tomlinson
Elly Samantha Gates
Sladd Paul Luty
Salmon Jon Pertwee
Terence the Sea Horse Lance Percival
Cyril the Walrus David Jason
Director Lionel Jeffries
Producer Peter Shaw
Writer Lionel Jeffries
Writer Denis Norden

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