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Release Year2017
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Reality
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TypeWeb Series
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Big Spell
About The Big Spell
Sue Perkins hosts as the country's brightest spellers aged between nine and 13 compete in a series of word-related games and challenges, displaying a combination of speed, skill and brains to deconstruct words many have never even heard of, let alone spelled, before. Comedian Joe Lycett reports from backstage, where the youngster and their parents are making last-minute preparations, while newsreader Moira Stuart officiates as the show's pronouncer
Directed by —, The Big Spell leans on a strong ensemble — Sue Perkins, Joe Lycett, Moira Stuart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2017.
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