The popular children’s book, The Scarecrow’s Wedding, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, has been turned into a BBC show by Magic Light Productions. This adaptation continues a successful partnership that has brought many wonderful stories to life for over ten years.
This Christmas, tune in to see a charming love story unfold between Betty and Harry, two scarecrows who meet and fall in love in a farmer’s field. They’re determined to have a truly special wedding!
But the arrival of smooth-talking Reginald Rake throws a spanner in the works…
As ever, this adaptation is jam-packed with talent from the TV and film industry.
Read on to find out who’s in the voice cast of The Scarecrow’s Wedding.
The Scarecrow’s Wedding voice cast:
- Sophie Okonedo is the Narrator
- Jessie Buckley is Betty O’Barley
- Domhnall Gleeson is Harry O’Hay
- Rob Brydon is Reginald Rake
Sophie Okonedo is the Narrator
Where have I seen Sophie Okonedo before? Most recently, you’ll have seen Okonedo in popular sci-fi hit, The Wheel of Time and Apple TV+ series Slow Horses. She’s also appeared in Doctor Who, Inside No. 9, The Hollow Crown and many more popular series.
Jessie Buckley is Betty O’Barley
Betty O’Barley is a scarecrow whose job is to protect the farmer’s crops by scaring away crows. Things get interesting when a new scarecrow arrives, and Betty finds herself falling in love!
You might recognize Jessie Buckley from the BBC show I’d Do Anything, where she finished as a runner-up. Since then, she’s become a well-known actress in television, film, and theater. Some of her most notable roles include an Oscar-nominated performance in The Lost Daughter, as well as starring in Hamnet, and appearing in I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Chernobyl, and Wild Rose.
Domhnall Gleeson is Harry O’Hay
Harry O’Hay is a character who quickly falls for Betty when they meet in a farmer’s field. He’s determined to make her wedding day perfect and does everything he can to ensure she’s happy.
Many people recognize Domhnall Gleeson from his role as Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter movies. He’s also appeared in popular films like About Time, Ex Machina, and The Revenant. More recently, he’s been starring in The Paper, a spin-off of The US Office.
Rob Brydon is Reginald Rake
Reginald Rake is a scarecrow who, like Harry, is used by Betty to protect the farm. Unlike Harry, though, Reginald doesn’t have good intentions and ends up causing a lot of problems.
You might recognize Rob Brydon from his work in the animated films based on Julia Donaldson’s books. But he’s probably most famous for playing Uncle Bryn in the popular show Gavin & Stacey, which ended last Christmas. He also starred alongside Steve Coogan in The Trip, and has been in many other shows and films.
The Scarecrows’ Wedding will air this Christmas on the BBC.
Authors
Helen Daly leads new projects and business ventures as Deputy Digital Editor at TopMob. Before this, she was Deputy TV Editor for a national magazine. She holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in Media & Journalism from Newcastle University.
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