The Mouse and the Lion
Animated series depicting Aesop's fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly. A group of foolhardy mice stumble upon a sleeping lion.
Enchanting animated series depicting Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly.
In this episode, a group of foolhardy mice stumble upon a sleeping lion and start jumping all over him. He wakes up and grabs the terrified leader, who negotiates for her dear life - with surprising consequences.
Followed by a behind-the-scenes documentary about how Billy Connolly and Seamus Heaney worked together to bring the rich language to screen.
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Seamus Heaney on the Mouse and the Lion
Duration: 02:15
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Billy Connolly |
| Writer | Seamus Heaney |
| Director | Dean Burke |
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