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Dolittle

A doctor with a special talent for talking to animals is called upon to embark on an important quest. Joined by a young apprentice and a crew of eccentric animal friends, he must set off to find a legendary island where the healing Eden Tree grows.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Nov 202519:30
BBC Three

Credits

Dr DolittleRobert Downey Jr
King RassouliAntonio Banderas
Lord Thomas BadgleyJim Broadbent
Dr. Blair MüdflyMichael Sheen
PolyEmma Thompson
TutuMarion Cotillard
BarryRalph Fiennes
DirectorStephen Gaghan

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Eve 202116:30
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Boxing Day 202116:15
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Mon 19 Dec 202214:45
    BBC One
  • Thu 22 Dec 202219:02
    BBC Three
  • Sun 17 Dec 202315:35
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sun 17 Dec 202316:05
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Fri 22 Dec 202319:00
    BBC Three
  • Sun 31 Aug 202514:15
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sun 31 Aug 202516:15
    BBC One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Sun 23 Nov 202515:35
    BBC One except HD
  • Fri 28 Nov 202519:30
    BBC Three

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