

We’ve seen the gulf between the “haves” and “have nots” grow ever wider, as the cost of living crisis continues to disproportionately affect those with less we’ve seen the continued fallout from the pandemic we’ve experienced more tragedy and further deaths as a result of the refugee crisis – and witnessed our politicians seeking to stoke further division with dangerous, divisive rhetoric. Hear me out: if ever there was a year (well, six years, actually, since the 2016 referendum) that has showed us division and the need for unity, it’s 2022. The latest Julia Donaldson adaptation (yes, she of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo, didn’t you know) dropped on BBC1 at 2.30pm, in prime position before the King’s Speech, and there really couldn’t be a better allegory for Britain today than this pretty weird tale of a blue and red alien who fall in love. ★★★★ 'A magical blend of catchy songs, adept storytelling and audience participation that youngsters lap up.I didn’t expect to be live-blogging The Smeds and The Smoos on Christmas Day, but here we are.

★★★★★ 'Perfect family viewing.' - Beyond the Curtain Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.


So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. The Smeds and The Smoos is the next animated adventure from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler to be adapted for the BBC for its now traditional Christmas Day. Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A stellar new show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 60 minutes The Smeds and The Smoos A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens.
