Airing on Christmas Day, the Magic Light version of Donaldson\u2019s popular 2019 tale tells the story of Janet and Bill, two aliens from warring families who fall in love.<\/p>\n
One thing that\u2019s particularly impressive about the production is the star-studded voice cast \u2013 and trust us, you\u2019ll definitely recognise them.<\/p>\n
Read on for your guide to the voice cast and their characters of The Smeds and the Smoos.<\/p>
Sally Hawkins is the narrator<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWho is the narrator?<\/strong> Sally Hawkins narrates The Smeds and the Smoos, guiding the viewer through Donaldson\u2019s story.<\/p>\nWhere have I seen Sally Hawkins before?<\/strong> You\u2019d have likely seen Hawkins in Mammals, Spencer and The Shape of Water. What\u2019s more, she\u2019s also lent her voice to various animations, including The Snail and the Whale and Stick Man by Donaldson.<\/p>\nAdjoa Andoh is Grandmother Smoo<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWho is Grandmother Smoo?<\/strong> Grandmother Smoo is the head of the Smoo family, and is blue in colour. She is vehemently against her granddaughter Janet having anything to do with Bill the Smed, but soon discovers there are more important things in life than silly arguments.<\/p>\nWhere have I seen Adjoa Andoh before?<\/strong> Star of the big screen and the small screen, Andoh has starred in a range of different productions, but most recently played the iconic Lady Danbury in Bridgerton. Andoh also starred in the likes of The Witcher, Invictus, and Doctor Who.<\/p>\nRob Brydon is Uncle Smed<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWho is Uncle Smed?<\/strong> Uncle Smed is the head of the Smed family, and is red in colour. Like Grandmother Smoo, he has an issue with the opposing family, and tries to keep his nephew, Bill, away from the love of his life, Janet. He later teams up with Grandmother Smoo for a very important cause.<\/p>\nWhere have I seen Rob Brydon before?<\/strong> Apart from appearing in all 10 Magic Light\u2019s adaptations, Brydon is perhaps best known (and most loved) for playing Uncle Bryn in Gavin & Stacey.<\/p>\nMeera Syal is Aunt Smed<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Amazon Studios\/Hartswood Films<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nWho is Aunt Smed?<\/strong> Aunt Smed teams up with the rest of her family and the opposing Smoos for the sake of their loved ones.<\/p>\nWhere have I seen Meera Syal before?<\/strong> It\u2019s almost easier to list what Syal hasn\u2019t been in. The actress recently appeared in The Devil\u2019s Hour and The Sandman, but is also known for roles in The Wheel of Time, Broadchurch and of course, The Kumars at No. 42.<\/p>\nBill Bailey is Grandfather Smed<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> BBC\/Leopard Films\/Chris Harris<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nWho is Grandfather Smed? <\/strong>Grandfather Smed also joins forces with his family and the Smoos on a rescue mission like no other.<\/p>\nWhere have I seen Bill Bailey before?<\/strong> Aside from winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, Bailey is a comedian extraordinaire, but has also appeared in Worzel Gummidge, Midsomer Murders and Spaced.<\/p>\nDaniel Ezra is Bill<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWho is Bill?<\/strong> Bill is the young hero of the Smoo family and like his relatives, is blue. He finds it hard to get wrapped up in the family politics, and as a result, tries to find something more exciting in the Wurpular Woods. When he sees Janet, it\u2019s love at first sight.<\/p>\nWhere have I seen Daniel Ezra before?<\/strong> Ezra is perhaps best known for playing Spencer in All American and Nathaniel in A Discovery of Witches, but has also had guest roles in Prime Suspect 1973, No Offence, Vera and The Missing.<\/p>\nAshna Rabheru is Janet<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWho is Janet? <\/strong>Janet is the young Smed who falls in love with Bill from the Smoo family. Like Bill, she seeks more in life, and finds everything she ever wanted and more in the Wurpular Woods.<\/p>\nWhere have I seen Ashna Rabheru before?<\/strong> Aside from playing Gwen in Sex Education, Rabheru starred in Indian Summers as Shamshad Dalal and Jaya in Red Rose.<\/p>\n\nFor more news, interviews and features, visit our\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0hub, or find something to watch now with our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/strong>Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWho is the narrator?<\/strong> Sally Hawkins narrates The Smeds and the Smoos, guiding the viewer through Donaldson\u2019s story.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Sally Hawkins before?<\/strong> You\u2019d have likely seen Hawkins in Mammals, Spencer and The Shape of Water. What\u2019s more, she\u2019s also lent her voice to various animations, including The Snail and the Whale and Stick Man by Donaldson.<\/p>\n Who is Grandmother Smoo?<\/strong> Grandmother Smoo is the head of the Smoo family, and is blue in colour. She is vehemently against her granddaughter Janet having anything to do with Bill the Smed, but soon discovers there are more important things in life than silly arguments.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Adjoa Andoh before?<\/strong> Star of the big screen and the small screen, Andoh has starred in a range of different productions, but most recently played the iconic Lady Danbury in Bridgerton. Andoh also starred in the likes of The Witcher, Invictus, and Doctor Who.<\/p>\n Who is Uncle Smed?<\/strong> Uncle Smed is the head of the Smed family, and is red in colour. Like Grandmother Smoo, he has an issue with the opposing family, and tries to keep his nephew, Bill, away from the love of his life, Janet. He later teams up with Grandmother Smoo for a very important cause.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Rob Brydon before?<\/strong> Apart from appearing in all 10 Magic Light\u2019s adaptations, Brydon is perhaps best known (and most loved) for playing Uncle Bryn in Gavin & Stacey.<\/p>\n Who is Aunt Smed?<\/strong> Aunt Smed teams up with the rest of her family and the opposing Smoos for the sake of their loved ones.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Meera Syal before?<\/strong> It\u2019s almost easier to list what Syal hasn\u2019t been in. The actress recently appeared in The Devil\u2019s Hour and The Sandman, but is also known for roles in The Wheel of Time, Broadchurch and of course, The Kumars at No. 42.<\/p>\n Who is Grandfather Smed? <\/strong>Grandfather Smed also joins forces with his family and the Smoos on a rescue mission like no other.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Bill Bailey before?<\/strong> Aside from winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, Bailey is a comedian extraordinaire, but has also appeared in Worzel Gummidge, Midsomer Murders and Spaced.<\/p>\n Who is Bill?<\/strong> Bill is the young hero of the Smoo family and like his relatives, is blue. He finds it hard to get wrapped up in the family politics, and as a result, tries to find something more exciting in the Wurpular Woods. When he sees Janet, it\u2019s love at first sight.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Daniel Ezra before?<\/strong> Ezra is perhaps best known for playing Spencer in All American and Nathaniel in A Discovery of Witches, but has also had guest roles in Prime Suspect 1973, No Offence, Vera and The Missing.<\/p>\n Who is Janet? <\/strong>Janet is the young Smed who falls in love with Bill from the Smoo family. Like Bill, she seeks more in life, and finds everything she ever wanted and more in the Wurpular Woods.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Ashna Rabheru before?<\/strong> Aside from playing Gwen in Sex Education, Rabheru starred in Indian Summers as Shamshad Dalal and Jaya in Red Rose.<\/p>\n For more news, interviews and features, visit our\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0hub, or find something to watch now with our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/strong>Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n By Helen Daly Published: Sunday, 25 December 2022 at 12:00 am Fans of Julia Donaldson and the BBC\u2019s adaptations are in luck as we\u2019re about to enter the fun and colourful world of The Smeds and the Smoos. Airing on Christmas Day, the Magic Light version of Donaldson\u2019s popular 2019 tale tells the story of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":27822,"template":"","categories":[1,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos-cast-voice-actors-in-julia-donaldson-story.jpg",1622,1080,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos-cast-voice-actors-in-julia-donaldson-story-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos-cast-voice-actors-in-julia-donaldson-story-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos-cast-voice-actors-in-julia-donaldson-story-768x511.jpg",768,511,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos-cast-voice-actors-in-julia-donaldson-story-1024x682.jpg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos-cast-voice-actors-in-julia-donaldson-story-1536x1023.jpg",1536,1023,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos-cast-voice-actors-in-julia-donaldson-story.jpg",1622,1080,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Helen Daly Published: Sunday, 25 December 2022 at 12:00 am Fans of Julia Donaldson and the BBC\u2019s adaptations are in luck as we\u2019re about to enter the fun and colourful world of The Smeds and the Smoos. Airing on Christmas Day, the Magic Light version of Donaldson\u2019s popular 2019 tale tells the story of…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/27821"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Adjoa Andoh is Grandmother Smoo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nRob Brydon is Uncle Smed<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nMeera Syal is Aunt Smed<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Bill Bailey is Grandfather Smed<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Daniel Ezra is Bill<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nAshna Rabheru is Janet<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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