Duration
30 minutes
Quick Summary
Animated adaptation of the children's book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
About This Program
Animated adaptation of the best-selling children's book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, an intergalactic adventure about two different alien species who must learn to overcome their differences and work together to find a young boy and girl who have run away from their warring families. Narrated by Sally Hawkins, with the voices of Adjoh Andoh, Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and Meera Syal
The Smeds and the Smoos broadcasts on RTE Jr at 5:20pm, Thursday, 1 January 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
Sky616Sky621
Production Details
Runtime30 mins
DirectorDaniel Snaddon
Cast & Crew
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Daniel SnaddonDirector
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Samantha CutlerDirector
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Martin PopeProducer
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Barney GoodlandProducer
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Julia DonaldsonWriter
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Axel SchefflerWriter
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Daniel Ezraas Bill
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Meera Syalas Aunt Smed
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Ashna Rabheruas Janet
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Adjoa Andohas Grandmother Smoo
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Rob Brydonas Uncle Smoo
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Ashwin Sakthivelas Young Smed
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Bill Baileyas Grandfather Smed
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Raphaella Crowas Young Smoo
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Michael RoseExecutive-producer
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Sally HawkinsNarrator
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Julia Smuts LouwAdapted-by