Main content

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

A story of kindness, friendship, courage and hope for viewers of all ages in a heartwarming, hand-drawn animated film based on the children's book by Charlie Mackesy.

Available now

32 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Dec 202513:30
BBC One

Clip

Music Played

  • The Feeling

    Undeniable

  • Ulf Leo Sommer Daniel Faust Peter Plate

    Man Sieht Sich Immer Zweimal

  • Tele Music, Phoreski

    All The Bass

Credits

The BoyJude Coward Nicoll
The MoleTom Hollander
The FoxIdris Elba
The HorseGabriel Byrne
ComposerIsobel Waller-Bridge
WriterJon Croker
WriterCharlie Mackesy
DirectorPeter Baynton
DirectorCharlie Mackesy

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Eve 202216:55
    BBC One
  • Christmas Day 202209:00
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • New Year's Day 202315:30
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 26 Jan 202307:55
    BBC Two
  • Mon 10 Apr 202318:00
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Christmas Day 202309:40
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Mon 6 May 202418:00
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Fri 27 Dec 202414:30
    BBC One except HD
  • Mon 5 May 202509:25
    BBC One except HD
  • Wed 31 Dec 202513:30
    BBC One except HD

Featured in...

How The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse can help parents talk with children about their feelings

How The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse can help parents talk with children about their feelings

Ways that the film can help to open up conversations with children.