BBC One commissions third David Walliams adaptation
A third David Walliams book – The Boy In The Dress, is to be adapted for BBC One, following on from the success of Christmas TV offerings Gangsta Granny and Mr Stink.
The hour-long Christmas special tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing, and the reactions of his family and friends.
Adapted by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley alongside David, the special is a co-venture between King Bert Productions Limited and BBC In-house Comedy.
Walliams says: âI am over the moon that my first novel for children is going to be on BBC One at Christmas. I was very pleased with the adaptations of Mr Stink and Gangsta Granny, and I trust Boy in The Dress will delight and surprise a family audience.âÂ
Shane Allen, BBC Controller, Comedy Commissioning, says: âBoy in the Dress is a very touching, hilarious and poignant story of why being different is something to celebrate. As with Davidâs other novel adaptations I have no doubt this will attract an exceptional cast and be a special Christmas treat for all the family.âÂ
The producer is Jo Sargent, executive producing is Mark Freeland.Â
Boy In A Dress will air over the festive season.
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