Local boy takes Christmas BBC staring role alongside Rob Brydon and Hannah Waddingham

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 13:44

By Nathan Hill

Local young actor Reuben (8) is making a splash in this year’s Christmas Day Family Animation on BBC One at 2:35pm, Tiddler; as the title role Tiddler.

Reuben who is a pupil at Baines Endowed VC and who attends weekly classes at Scream Theatre Schools on Wareham Road Blackpool. Is represented by Manchester and London based talent agency Scream Management. Is the titled voice of this year’s Family Christmas Animation Tiddler.

This year’s festive animation Tiddler is based on the much-loved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The story follows Tiddler, a young fish who is always late to school and arrives with a different tall story every day. Until one day he finds himself caught up in a big adventure which makes him very very late for school. You can watch Tiddler on Christmas Day on BBC One at 2:35pm.

Alongside Reuben Tiddler features a star-studded cast including: Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey), Lolly Adefope (Ghosts), Jayde Adams (Alma’s Not Normal) and Game Of Thrones star Hannah Waddingham as the narrator.

Reubens agent, Head of Talent, Jessica Bell says: “What a way to make a splash into the industry. We are all so proud of Reuben’s achievement can’t wait to see what else comes swimming his way”

Reuben’s mum Emily and dad John says “Reuben has had the most wonderful experience as the voice of Tiddler. He’s worked with an incredibly talented team, who have mentored him through the process… and we can’t wait to see the all the cast bring this beautiful story to life on Christmas Day… we’re very proud of our little fish, and his big aspirations. To witness Reuben embody this character swimming on screen will be such a privilege.”

Reuben says “My favourite part of Christmas is just spending time with my family – this year I’m super excited to watch the Tiddler film on TV with them! I really like that Tiddler is fun, energetic, and a good friend to Johnny Dory because he’s just so imaginative. And I think he’s a perfect buddy for Johnny Dory.”

You can find out more about Tiddler and catch interviews with the cast on BBC One Show on Wednesday 18th December at 7pm BBC One.

Tiddler Trailer: https://youtu.be/-CQF5SAJEQU