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The Borrowers

on BBC One London

Final episode in the adaptation of Mary Norton 's classic books. Imprisoned in an attic the Borrowers must escape. They have five days before the Platters are to put them on public display. Arrietty persuades Pod and Homily to build a balloon.
Adapted by Richard Carpenter Producer Grainne Marmion Director John Henderson
A Working Title production for BBCtv

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary Norton
Adapted By:
Richard Carpenter
Director:
John Henderson
Pod:
Ian Holm
Homily:
Penelope Wilton
Arrietty:
Rebecca Callard
Mrs Driver:
Sian Phillips
Spiller:
Daniel Newman
George:
Paul Cross
Miss Menzies:
Gemma Jones
Mr Pott:
Richard Vernon
Mr Platter:
Robert Lang
Mrs Platter:
Judy Parfitt

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