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2d animation of a woman in Elizabethan royal clothing, large red hair and crown, a young brown girl in a stripey jumper, a white bunny, and Father Christmas in a red suit with a large white beard

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The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland

Two well-known stories are blended together to create one fresh tale in this amusing and enjoyably silly festive romp.

Two young children stranding in thick snow outside the orange slow of a shop front with a Christmas tree in the window

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That Christmas

Simon Otto directs this festive, charming and quintessentially British animation, co-written by famed rom-com writer Richard Curtis.

Puffin Rock

Created by author Lily Bernard, this joyful animated pre-school series runs over two seasons and almost eighty episodes.

A serene forest with orangutans, an old Japanese man and a young white boy sit in the middle of the clearing

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Kensuke’s Kingdom

Based on Michael Morpurgo's children's novel, the theme of found family is beautifully explored in this profound 2D animation.

Animation of two characters riding on the back of a friendly looking red and orange dragon

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Zog and the Flying Doctors

Sean P. Mullen directs this short but charming animation that compellingly turns the princess stereotype on its head.

Claymation of a group of pirates atop a ship's wooden look out all cheering with their hands and objects in the air

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The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

Hugh Grant leads a first-rate voice cast in this endearing and madcap animated pirate adventure.

Soft, 3D animation of a sweet looking bear in a blue duffle coat and a red hat, standing an a colourful attic bedroom with a London bus toy on the floor

The Adventures of Paddington

In this delightful remake of the 1990s cartoon, a young Paddington Bear shares new learnings and lessons.

Cartoonish animation of a young white trans man, a young brown woman and a white pug dog all looking scared with a spotlight on them

Dead End: Paranormal Park

This heartwarming, funny and sometimes spooky animated series warmly explores diverse representations of race, neurodiversity and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Animation of a grey bearded man with a grey tabby cat on his shoulder

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Tabby McTat

From the team responsible for the Oscar-nominated animation, The Gruffalo, follow the action-packed life of a busker’s cat.

Black and white sketch style animation of a young boy with a mohawk facing a minimalist, scratchy animation of a large imposing wolf

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Peter and the Wolf

An animated adaptation of Sergei Prokofiev's classic story, with narration and musical composition from Gavin Friday.

Animation of two red space creatures facing two blue space creatures across a dividing line of red and blue stones

The Smeds and the Smoos

Samantha Cutler and Daniel Snaddon co-direct this magical animated short that teaches children the damage of ignorant prejudice.

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Clown

Immerse yourself in this charming and nostalgic short, directed and co-written by Luigi Berio.

Cartoon animation of an old white male slightly glowing ghost in Elizabethan ruff and clothing, floating next to a young white red headed woman

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The Canterville Ghost

An all-star cast lend their vocal talents to this warm-hearted animation, based on a short story by Oscar Wilde.

Paper figure style animation of a man in an ornate period costume on a chaise longue, with two men stood to the side looking onwards

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A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

A gripping animated tribute to the late Graham Chapman, member of the renowned Monty Python British comedy group.

Animation of old man looking grumpy with his fingers in his ears whilst two little fairy creatures play the trumpet on either side of his head.

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Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

Luke Evans, Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley lend their vocal talents to a lively animated adaptation.