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A Long Long Crime Ago

Episode 1: Uglée Sisters versus Ella Cinders

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Courtroom drama which looks at fairy-tale characters through a modern eye and puts them on trial for their misdemeanours. In a court presided over by eccentric Judge Hatter, a larger-than-life cast of characters put their arguments to the court. A jury of real children will make the final decision. Guilty or not guilty - the fate of Storyville's characters is in their hands.

This episode is a classic case of sisterly love - not - as the Uglée Sisters accuse Ella Cinders of cheating...

Suave TV hotshot Vince Charming presents the trial of Ella Cinders. This rags-to-riches story features Ella, who has won the hand of the Prince in a reality game show, If the Shoe Fits. Monica and Tessa Uglée, Ella's step sisters, accuse her of cheating. Limo driver Stan Footman tells a few home truths about the sisters, Fairy D'Mother is stunned by a sensational and theatrical revelation by Robin Greenhood, and the Prince professes undying love for Ella. Can Judge Hatter keep control of this motley crew, and will Ella have a fairy tale ending? The jury of real children must decide! Show less

Contributors

Judge Hatter:
Gordon Kennedy
Gretel Starch:
Gabriel Quigley
Robin Greenhood:
John P Arnold
Vince Charming:
Samuell Benta
Clerk of Court:
Matt Costello
Ella Cinders:
Velile Tshabalala
The Prince:
Inel Tomlinson
Monica Uglée:
Sophia La Porta
Tessa Uglée:
Susan Coyle
Inspector Dumpty/Bugler:
Gerry McLaughlin
Stan Footman:
Grant O'Rourke
Pinocchio:
John Winchester
Fairy D'Mother:
Kirsten McLean
Writer:
Tony Cooke
Series Producer:
Dougie Napier
Director:
Dez McCarthy

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