Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,777 playable programmes from the BBC

The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb

on BBC Two England

The first of three Animated2 programmes. This feature-length animated film for adults re-works the traditional tales of Tom
Thumb and Jack the Giant
Killer to create a bizarre world of horror laced with humour and real tenderness. The film brought director
Dave Borthwick the best director award at the 1993 Fantasy Film Festival. The musical theme is by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.
Producer Richard Hutchinson Executive producer Colin Rose
(The second animated feature is on Christmas Day at 5.35pm) Subtitled
Followed by Christmas in Sarajevo

Contributors

Unknown:
Dave Borthwick
Unknown:
John Paul Jones.
Producer:
Richard Hutchinson
Producer:
Colin Rose

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More