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Zog

A family film based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a keen young dragon in his first years at Dragon School.

A family film based on the much-loved picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

The story of a keen young dragon who wants to learn how to fly, roar and breathe fire in his first years at Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teacher and win a golden star, but he is accident-prone, and each year he has to be helped by a kind young girl who patches up his bumps and bruises. In year four, he has to capture a princess - can the young girl help him with his trickiest challenge yet?

A Christmas viewing treat for all the family from four-time Oscar-nominated production company Magic Light Pictures. Featuring the voices of Sir Lenny Henry as the narrator, Hugh Skinner as Zog, Tracey Ullman as Madame Dragon, Patsy Ferran as Princess Pearl, Kit Harington as Sir Gadabout and some added vocals by Rob Brydon.

6 months left to watch

26 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Dec 2023 13:25
BBC One

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Credits

Director Max Lang
Director Daniel Snaddon
Producer Michael Rose
Producer Martin Pope
Author Julia Donaldson
Author Axel Scheffler
Writer Max Lang
Writer Suzanne Lang
Composer René Aubry
Production Company Magic Light Pictures

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2018 16:50
    BBC One
  • Fri 28 Dec 2018 15:40
    BBC One
  • New Year's Day 2019 06:30
    BBC Two
  • Christmas Day 2019 09:25
    BBC One
  • Christmas Day 2020 11:25
    BBC One
  • Christmas Day 2021 09:05
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Wed 28 Dec 2022 13:25
    BBC One except Yorks & Lincs, West, West Midlands & Yorkshire
  • Wed 28 Dec 2022 13:30
    BBC One Yorks & Lincs, West, Yorkshire HD, West Midlands, Yorkshire & 3 more only
  • Wed 27 Dec 2023 13:25
    BBC One

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