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The Book of Life

A museum tour guide explains the Mexican tradition of the Book of Life to a group of bored schoolchildren. They become entranced by the story of Manolo and Joaquin, who vie for the love of the beautiful and feisty Maria.

1 hour, 26 minutes

On TV

Next Sunday10:00
BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD

Credits

ProducerGuillermo del Toro
DirectorJorge R. Gutiérrez
Maria (voice)Zoe Saldana
Xibalba (voice)Ron Perlman
Skeleton Luis (voice)Danny Trejo
Manolo (voice)Diego Luna
Candle Maker (voice)Ice Cube
La Muerte (voice)Kate del Castillo
Mary Beth (voice)Christina Applegate
Carlos Sanchez) (voice)Hector Elizondo
Joaquin (voice)Channing Tatum
Skeleton Jorge (voice)Placido Domingo

Broadcasts

  • Fri 29 Dec 202314:15
    BBC One
  • Tue 2 Jan 202419:00
    BBC Three
  • Fri 9 Aug 202419:00
    BBC Three
  • Sun 19 Jan 202514:05
    BBC One except HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & Nightlight
  • Next Sunday10:00
    BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & 1 more
  • Next Sunday10:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland, Scotland HD, Scotland & Northern Ireland HD only

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