Channel 4 has commissioned Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby for December 2021.
The Abominable Snow Baby tells the story of a quintessentially English town which is thrown into disarray by a huge snowfall and the dramatic appearance of a 14-foot tall Abominable Snow Baby.
“The Abominable Snow Baby is a magnificent, heart-warming, riotously funny story about love, courage and compassion. Witty, entertaining and deeply moving in equal measure, it captures the spirit of Christmas with Sir Terry’s unique charm.” – Channel 4 Head of Drama, Caroline Hollick
Shunned and feared by the local townsfolk, Snow Baby is rescued by the indomitable Granny who along with grandson Albert, welcomes him into her home, showering her new pet with love and affection, changing the town’s perception and helping the community overcome their initial prejudices.
Created with traditional hand-drawn animation techniques, The Abominable Snow Baby is part of Channel 4’s long and established tradition of animated Christmas specials such as The Snowman, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and last year’s Quentin Blake’s Clown.
“The Abominable Snow Baby showcases Terry’s firmly held belief in not judging people on appearances, his reverence for the elderly, and his very genuine love of Christmas. Narrativia is delighted to see Terry’s work brought to life by the talented team at Eagle Eye Drama, in the fiftieth year of Terry Pratchett being a published author.” – Rob Wilkins, Managing Director of Narrativia and Manager of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Estate
The animated special will be produced by Eagle Eye Drama in association with Narrativia, Sir Terry’s independent production company.
