First look at Dawn French as Beatrix Potter & Harry Tayler as Roald Dahl in the Christmas Sky original Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse

Beatrix Potter sat at her famous writing desk, gazing through a snow-covered windowpane and Roald Dahl hiding in the potting shed. Just three of the first look images of Dawn French as Beatrix Potter and the all-star cast of the upcoming Sky original Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse.

The uplifting 90-minute comedy drama airing on Sky One and streaming service NOW TV will form the key highlight of Sky’s festive schedule.

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse, is inspired by the true story of when a six-year old Roald Dahl set off on a big adventure to meet his favourite author, Beatrix Potter. It’s a magical story of what can happen when you are brave enough to follow your dreams…

Joining Dawn French will be a cast including Jessica Hynes, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Nina Sosanya, Bill Bailey and Nick Mohammed, and introducing Harry Tayler as the young Roald Dahl.

This heart-warming Sky original, is produced by Hartswood Films (Sherlock, Dracula) for Sky Studios. Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse is one of many recent notable commissions as Sky continues to invest in original productions. Sky has recently committed to more than double its investment in original drama, comedy and documentary through Sky Studios, the commissioning and production arm of Sky. Sky Studios brings to screen unique stories from the very best talent in Europe and is the creative home of Sky’s award-winning and much-loved Sky originals.

First look imagery is available here.

For further information please contact Dominic.Collett@sky.uk / molly.wyatt@sky.uk

Image scenes and captions (left to right)

• Harry Tayler plays Roald Dahl (6yr old) 
• Dawn French & Harry Tayler 
• Dawn French plays Beatrix Potter 
• Jessica Hynes plays Sofie Dahl
• Harry Tayler plays Roald Dahl (6yr old)
• Nina Sosanya plays Anne Landy a publisher
• Nick Mohammed plays Mr Entwistle an optometrist
• Rob Brydon plays William Heelis
• Alison Steadman plays Dora – the café owner

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