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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 22 Dec 2023 19:00
BBC Three

Credits

Dr Dolittle Robert Downey Jr
King Rassouli Antonio Banderas
Lord Thomas Badgley Jim Broadbent
Dr. Blair Müdfly Michael Sheen
Poly Emma Thompson
Tutu Marion Cotillard
Barry Ralph Fiennes
Director Stephen Gaghan

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Eve 2021 16:30
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Boxing Day 2021 16:15
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Mon 19 Dec 2022 14:45
    BBC One
  • Thu 22 Dec 2022 19:02
    BBC Three
  • Sun 17 Dec 2023 15:35
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sun 17 Dec 2023 16:05
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Fri 22 Dec 2023 19:00
    BBC Three

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