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Miss Potter

Drama based on the life of author Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit. Potter resists her parents' wishes for her to marry and pursues her dream of writing.

Biopic of one of the literary phenomena of the 20th century.

London, 1902. At a time when most young women of her class only aspired to a good marriage, Beatrix Potter became an iconic figure. She created a series of children's books and characters that are still admired today and have never been out of print. She swam against the mores of her day and found true love.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sun 30 Jul 2017 12:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Chris Noonan
Beatrix Potter Renee Zellweger
Norman Warne Ewan McGregor
Millie Warne Emily Watson
Rupert Potter Bill Paterson
Helen Potter Barbara Flynn
Miss Wiggin Matyelok Gibbs
William Heelis Lloyd Owen
Harold Warne Anton Lesser
Fruing Warne David Bamber
Mrs Warne Phyllida Law
Fiona Patricia Kerrigan
Sir Nigel John Woodvine
Mr Copperthwaite Geoffrey Beevers

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