Adapting David Walliams books over Christmas has become a bit of a BBC tradition in recent years, and this was the second attempt.
While not as good as 'Mr Stink' this is a warm hearted and funny piece of entertainment for all the family, that features some big name stars embracing the fun.
It doesn't lag in terms of pace and has the necessary sadness that underpin the humour that 'The Boy in the Dress' which followed a year later lacked.
The star stealing turn for me was from Miranda Hart, who manages to earn a laugh from practically all of her lines.
Well done to all involved.
While not as good as 'Mr Stink' this is a warm hearted and funny piece of entertainment for all the family, that features some big name stars embracing the fun.
It doesn't lag in terms of pace and has the necessary sadness that underpin the humour that 'The Boy in the Dress' which followed a year later lacked.
The star stealing turn for me was from Miranda Hart, who manages to earn a laugh from practically all of her lines.
Well done to all involved.