The Water BabiesJuly 10, 2016

Combining animation with live action, this charming adaptation of Charles Kingsley's classic tells the tale of an orphan chimney sweep who finds adventure as he encounters the mysterious water babies. Having been accused by a client of stealing silver, the young lad attempts to escape his pursuers by jumping in a pond, where he meets and must rescue the water babies who have been captured by a nefarious eel and shark.

The Water Babies was broadcast on BBC4 at Sunday 10 July 2016, 19:00.