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The Tale of Jack Frost

A magical wintertime tale based on the book by David Melling and narrated by Hugh Laurie. A little boy with magic powers must protect the Enchanted Forest from the goblins.

A magical wintertime tale based on the book by David Melling and narrated by Hugh Laurie. The forest creatures discover a little boy sleeping, and when he wakes he astounds them with real magic. Everything he touches turns cold, and so they name him Jack Frost. Then along come the goblins, who smell of boiled cabbage, made rude noises, and love to tell lies. Young Jack Frost must use his powers to protect the Enchanted Forest.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 31 Dec 200907:00
BBC Two

Credits

Jack FrostJonathan Bee
Additional charactersGary Martin
NarratorHugh Laurie

Broadcasts

  • Sat 22 Dec 200707:30
    CBBC
  • Boxing Day 200709:00
    BBC One
  • Thu 27 Dec 200717:30
    CBBC
  • Sat 27 Dec 200816:25
    CBBC
  • New Year's Day 200908:00
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 29 Dec 200917:15
    CBBC
  • Thu 31 Dec 200907:00
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire