The BFG
An exciting tale of a young girl named Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant, who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Two of the world's greatest storytellers - Roald Dahl and Steven Spielberg - unite to bring Dahl's beloved classic to life.
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John Williams
The Witching Hour
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To Giant Country
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Fleshlumpeater
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Dream Jars
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Frolic
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Dream Country
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Blowing Dreams
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There Was A Boy
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Snorting and Sniffing
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The Boy's Drawings
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Central Band of the Royal British Legion
Rule Britannia
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Gioachino Rossini
The Barber of Seville: Cavatina
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Giants Netted
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Sophie's Future
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The Queen's Dream
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Finale From Jfk
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Overture
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Sophie and The Bfg
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| BFG | Mark Rylance |
| Sophie | Ruby Barnhill |
| The Queen | Penelope Wilton |
| Fleshlumpeater | Jemaine Clement |
| Mary | Rebecca Hall |
| Mr Tibbs | Rafe Spall |
| Bloodbottler | Bill Hader |
| Maidmasher/Cook | Ólafur Darri Ólafsson |
| Manhugger/Lout 1 | Adam Godley |
| Butcher Boy/Danish Driver | Michael Adamthwaite |
| Bonecruncher/Lout 2 | Daniel Bacon |
| Childchewer/Pub Landlord | Jonathan Holmes |
| Gizzardgulper/Late Night Walker | Chris Gibbs |
| Meatdripper/Lout 3 | Paul Moniz de Sa |
| Matron | Marilyn Norry |
| Composer | John Williams |
| Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Director of photography | Janusz Kaminski |
| Writer | Melissa Mathison |
| Author | Roald Dahl |
| Producer | Frank Marshall |
| Producer | Sam Mercer |
| Producer | Steven Spielberg |
Broadcasts
- Boxing Day 201817:40
- Sun 30 Dec 201810:45
- Sat 1 Jun 201917:20
- Sun 22 Dec 201917:15
- Sat 8 Aug 202016:30
- Sat 12 Dec 202014:15BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 12 Dec 202014:45BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
- Sun 5 Sep 202114:45BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
- Sun 5 Sep 202115:45BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 28 Dec 202115:25
- Thu 29 Dec 202215:10BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
- Thu 29 Dec 202215:35BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
- Sun 17 Sep 202315:45BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
- Sun 17 Sep 202316:15BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Thu 28 Dec 202313:55
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