Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2015
- 1 episode
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise, Alfie. Stars Judi Dench, Dustin Hoffman, James Corden, Richard Cordery, Pixie Davies and more.
Video clips
A Bedouin rhyme
Mr Hoppy tells Mrs Silver of an ancient Bedouin rhyme that can help her tortoise grow.
Childhood memories
Mrs Silver tells Mr Hoppy her tortoise is miserable because he is small and she wishes that he would grow. They share stories of when they were young and wanted to grow taller.
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot - Trailer
Mr Hoppy, a retired bachelor, harbours a secret passion for his neighbour, the lovely Mrs Silver. Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on Alfie... her pet tortoise.