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The Snail and the Whale

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The Snail and the Whale (2020)

UAnimation, Family, TV Movie· 26m· ★ 6.5

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A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts out a call for a “Lift wanted around the world”. Eventually her call is answered by a great big grey-blue humpback whale! She sets off with him across the seas. On their journey the snail and the whale discover towering icebergs and far-off lands, fiery mountains and golden sands. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel.

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Yes, The Snail and the Whale is free to watch on BBC iPlayer in the UK with no subscription required.
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The Snail and the Whale is available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
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