A Christmas treat
CBEEBIES will be spreading some festive magic this December with the return of the much-loved annual Christmas show. Christmas in Storyland is set in an enchanting world, featuring a cast of CBeebies favourites, songs and dances, and a range of characters – including a yodelling Yeti and singing sea creatures – to bring Christmas joy to living rooms across the UK.
It follows the tale of Dillydally the Delivery Elf, played by Andy Day, and his boss, Head Elf Jiffy, played by Jennie Dale, as they set out on a quest to deliver a stocking full of Christmas goodies.
Their journey, narrated by nine-year-old Taiya Samuel, who voices JoJo in CBeebies favourite, JoJo & Gran Gran, takes them deep under the ocean, high up to castles in the clouds, and through the snow-capped mountains.
On the way they pay homage to some of the unsung heroes of 2020 with carers, teachers and grandparents all playing a part in the Elves’ adventure. Traditionally, the CBeebies Christmas Show is performed in the theatre, but this year has been filmed socially-distanced in a green screen studio, with animation and
graphics bringing the enchanted world to life.
Cheryl Taylor, Head of Content for BBC Children’s said: “This has been a tough year for families and we’re really delighted that we’re still able to deliver our own joyful Christmas gift to our very special audience.”
Christmas in Storyland will be available to watch on Saturday, December 12 December on the CBeebies channel and BBC iPlayer, and families will be encouraged to join in at home by taking part in a mass pyjama party while they watch it.