Following on from the first trailer [which you can see here], the BBC has released an extended clip from its upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot, which sees Dustin Hoffman’s Mr Hoppy and Judi Dench’s Mrs Silver sharing stories of their childhood memories. Check it out below…
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.
Esio Trot will air on New Year’s Day on BBC One.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZqEqJ-QNmio&list=PL18yMRIfoszH_jfuJoo8HCG1-lGjvfH2F
Originally published December 16, 2014. Updated November 29, 2022.
