A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
Acting
Nicola Coughlan and Jessica Gunning clearly having the TIME of their lives.
Production
The tree itself — practical set or VFX? Either way, gorgeous.
Director
Ben Gregor
Billie Gadsdon
Fran Thompson
Nicola Coughlan
Silky
Phoenix Laroche
Joe Thompson
Nonso Anozie
Moonface
Andrew Garfield
Tim Thompson
Rebecca Ferguson
Dame Snap
Claire Foy
Polly Thompson
Jessica Gunning
Dame Washalot
Dustin Demri-Burns
Saucepan Man
Jennifer Saunders
Grandma
Simon Farnaby
Farmer Brian
Claire Keelan
Bella
Oliver Chris
Mr Watzisname
Hiran Abeysekera
Angry Pixie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Enid Blyton's original 1940s books are deeply weird and occasionally racist; this adaptation had to perform serious surgery to modernise while keeping the chaotic energy.
The tree's rotating set piece reportedly malfunctioned constantly, meaning Andrew Garfield spent hours suspended in harnesses 'method acting' as a man losing his mind in the countryside.
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