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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.

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32 minutes

On TV

Mon 5 May 2025 09:25
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 Boy Jude Coward Nicoll
The Mole Tom Hollander
The Fox Idris Elba
The Horse Gabriel Byrne
Composer Isobel Waller-Bridge
Writer Jon Croker
Writer Charlie Mackesy
Director Peter Baynton
Director Charlie Mackesy

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Eve 2022 16:55
    BBC One
  • Christmas Day 2022 09:00
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • New Year's Day 2023 15:30
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 26 Jan 2023 07:55
    BBC Two
  • Mon 10 Apr 2023 18:00
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Christmas Day 2023 09:40
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Mon 6 May 2024 18:00
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Fri 27 Dec 2024 14:30
    BBC One except HD
  • Mon 5 May 2025 09:25
    BBC One except HD

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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.