Julia Donaldson Animation ‘The Scarecrows’ Wedding’ with original music composed and conducted by Air-Edel’s Terry Davies will broadcast on BBC One on Christmas Day.

Produced by Magic Light Pictures, Sophie Okonedo narrates the half-hour special, joined by a voice cast including Jessie Buckley, Domhnall Gleeson, and Rob Brydon.

The story follows two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, who are preparing for their big day when trouble arrives in the form of smooth-talking Reginald Rake.