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Stick Man

Animated film based on the much-loved children's picture book. Stick Man tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky father's epic journey to make it home in time for Christmas.

A half-hour animated film based on the much-loved children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Stick Man tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky father's epic journey to make it home in time for Christmas.

Join Stick Man on an incredible adventure across the seasons as he runs from a playful dog, gets thrown in a river, escapes from a swan's nest and even ends up on top of a fire. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?

Featuring the voices of Hugh Bonneville (Santa), Rob Brydon (Snail, Park-keeper, Swan Dad, Frog, Beach Dad, Crab and Cat), Martin Freeman (Stick Man), Sally Hawkins (Stick Lady, Pigeon, Swan Mum, Robin), Jennifer Saunders (Narrator), Russell Tovey (Dog). Plus Anouska White (Pooh Bridge Girl), Eve Bentley (Pooh Bridge Girlfriend/Firewood Girl), Ben Jenkinson (Pooh Bridge Boy/Stick Boy), Elliot Kelly (Beach Boy/Snowman Boy), Ella Sutton (Beach Girl), Isabel Ainsworth (Stick Girl) and Eden Muckle (Stick Toddler).

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26 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 2024 13:50
BBC One except Wales & Wales HD

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Credits

Composer René Aubry
Writer Julia Donaldson
Writer Axel Scheffler
Producer Martin Pope
Producer Michael Rose
Director Jeroen Jaspaert
Director Daniel Snaddon
Production Company Magic Light Pictures

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2015 16:45
    BBC One
  • Thu 31 Dec 2015 16:15
    BBC One
  • Mon 4 Jan 2016 08:15
    BBC Two
  • Fri 30 Dec 2016 15:40
    BBC One
  • Boxing Day 2017 13:45
    BBC One
  • New Year's Day 2018 06:25
    BBC Two
  • Fri 28 Dec 2018 15:15
    BBC One
  • Christmas Day 2019 08:55
    BBC One
  • Thu 31 Dec 2020 13:50
    BBC One
  • Christmas Day 2021 09:05
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Christmas Day 2021 11:00
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Tue 6 Dec 2022 17:00
    CBeebies
  • Sun 11 Dec 2022 09:30
    CBeebies
  • Fri 16 Dec 2022 08:00
    CBeebies
  • Fri 23 Dec 2022 15:10
    BBC One
  • Thu 29 Dec 2022 17:00
    CBeebies
  • Sat 9 Dec 2023 10:25
    CBeebies
  • Wed 13 Dec 2023 16:50
    CBeebies
  • Mon 18 Dec 2023 08:15
    CBeebies
  • Sat 23 Dec 2023 17:15
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sat 23 Dec 2023 18:00
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Sun 1 Dec 2024 16:40
    CBeebies
  • Fri 6 Dec 2024 08:35
    CBeebies
  • Sun 15 Dec 2024 09:40
    CBeebies
  • Christmas Eve 2024 13:20
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Christmas Eve 2024 13:50
    BBC One except HD, Wales & Wales HD

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