Modern Toss: Lady and the Fly
A lovestruck fly falls for the woman of his dreams.
Modern Toss presents The Lady And The Fly: an emotionally charged and lavish six-minute animation with the epic sweep of a classic romantic melodrama. In this groundbreaking tale of inter-species heartbreak, a lovestruck fly falls for the woman of his dreams, only to find himself bound in a web of his own deluded nightmare. Voiced by Mackenzie Crook and Paul Kaye, this Valentine's Day treat will lift you up where you belong, on the wings of a soaring fly.
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Fly's relationship woes
Duration: 01:27
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The Lady and the Fly is one of nine shorts – all exclusive to BBC iPlayer – about love in all its forms, written by and starring top British comedy talent. From a dating video to mating rituals via inter-species heartbreak, they’re all ready and waiting to be watched...
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Fly | Mackenzie Crook |
| Spider | Paul Kaye |
| First Lady | Nancy Barry |
| Second Lady | Mhairi Beveridge |
| Writer | Jon Link |
| Writer | Mick Bunnage |
| Director | Jon Link |
| Director | Mick Bunnage |
| Animator | Matthew Keen |
| Animator | Richard Payne |
| Producer | Jane Harrison |
