The Snail and the Whale is a 2019 short computer-animated TV film, directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon, and produced by Michael Rose and Martin Pope of Magic Light Pictures, in association with ZDF, BBC and Triggerfish Animation Studios where the film was animated.
The short film is based on the 2003 picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The voices of the main characters include Dame Diana Rigg, Sally Hawkins and Rob Brydon. The special premiered on BBC One in the United Kingdom. for Christmas 2019.
The Snail and the Whale follows the amazing journey of a tiny sea snail who longs to see the world and hitches a ride on the tail of a friendly humpback whale. A joyous, empowering story about the natural wonders of the world and discovering that no matter how small you are, you can make a difference.
The special premiered on BBC One at 2:30 PM on Christmas Day 2019 and was watched by four million viewers.