Just William

Just William

2010 · 1 season · 4 eps · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Comedy

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Just William is a television serial first broadcast on BBC One in December 2010. The serial is based on the Just William series of books by Richmal Crompton. This latest adaptation is written by Simon Nye. It is the first adaption of the books since a children's television series in the 1990s. The series stars Daniel Roche as the title character, eponymous character William Brown. With Rebecca Front and Daniel Ryan as William's parents. Caroline Quentin and Warren Clarke appear as the parents of Violet Elizabeth Bott, neighbours of the Brown family. It is directed by Paul Seed and produced by John Chapman. Martin Jarvis, who voices the radio and audio CD adaptions of Just William, acts as the narrator. Various sources suggest that the series will not be returning.

Directed by Paul Seed · Written by Simon Nye

Network: BBC One

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Caroline Quentin Mrs. Bott
Lily James Ethel Brown
Warren Clarke Mr Bott
Daniel Roche William Brown
Rebecca Front Mrs Brown
Daniel Ryan Mr Brown
Isabella Blake-Thomas Violet Elizabeth Bott
Martin Jarvis Narrator (voice)
Bertie Carvel Uncle Neville
Ruby Stokes Grumpy Girl

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