Yonderland Series 3, Episode 1 - A Rising Tide - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
The puppet-filled family comedy returns for series three as Yonderland's inhabitants, including Cuddly Dick, look forward to a bright new future.
Further details
With the evil Imperatrix gone, and the prophecy fulfilled, this should be a time of peace and prosperity in Yonderland, but will an even darker cloud spread across the land?
Negatus is enjoying life after Imperatrix. He now has no one to answer to, and thinks that he can finally take control of Yonderland for himself. But his fellow overlords may have other ideas.
Former Elder Cuddly Dick returns to Yonderland having been imprisoned for years under Imperatrix's regime. He is a charming, avuncular eccentric who loves nothing more than to spread love and kindness and he is welcomed back by the Elders with open arms
(and plenty of hugs and kisses).
Meanwhile in the real world, Debbie's husband Peter has been offered a promotion which means the family must relocate to Glasgow. With Cuddly Dick back in Yonderland, Debbie feels she can leave the realm in his safe hands. But is she really ready to close the magical portal in her kitchen cupboard?
Broadcast details
Date
Sunday 16th October 2016
Time
6:30pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Debbie Maddox |
|---|---|
| Mathew Baynton | Various |
| Jim Howick | Various |
| Simon Farnaby | Various |
| Laurence Rickard | Various |
| Ben Willbond | Various |
| Dan Skinner (as Dan Renton Skinner) | Peter |
| Stephen Fry | Cuddly Dick |
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Various (Voice) |
Writing team
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Writer |
|---|---|
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
| Victoria Grew | Script Editor |
| Hugo Lynch | Script Editor |
Production team
| David Sant | Director |
|---|---|
| Imogen Cooper | Producer |
| Tim Bevan | Executive Producer |
| Eric Fellner | Executive Producer |
| Ben Boyer | Executive Producer |
| Alison Carpenter | Executive Producer |
| Morwenna Gordon | Executive Producer |
| Laurence Rickard | Associate Producer |
| Mike Holliday | Editor |
| Adam Windmill | Editor |
| Lucy Spink | Production Designer |
| Olivia Scott-Webb | Casting Director |
| Jacqueline Mills | Costume Designer |
| Pete Rowe | Director of Photography |
| Sam Denyer | Make-up Designer |
| Vicky Fields | Make-up Designer |
| Philip Pope | Composer |
| Adam Lock | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
Yonderland review
Great news! Yonderland continues to be basically the best thing on television.
Sami Kelsh, Cult Box, 17th October 2016
The tea-time traumatiser that brings joy for children and adults alike returns. Smirkingly named elder Cuddly Dick (Stephen Fry in a generous wig) enjoys a warm welcome home after a long stretch at evil empress Imperatrix's pleasure. Negatus wants to take control of Yonderland now she's gone, but he's going to have competition. In the real world, Debbie's husband has been offered a job in Glasgow. Where would a move leave her magical cupboard?
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 16th October 2016
Yonderland series 3 episode 1 review: A Rising Tide
After a promising first series and a confident second, Yonderland has returned for a third and begins by posing the question, 'do you need a Chosen One after the evil has gone?'
Rachel Meaden, Den Of Geek, 16th October 2016