Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.4/10
The Borrowers
Overview
The Borrowers are small, 15cm high humans who live in the English hinterland. They live out their lives in mouse-hole sized nooks in human homes, and survive by 'borrowing' all they need from the house and its inhabitants. This series follows young girl Arriety, and her parents Pod and Homily, as they are displaced from their home and try to find a new home, with the help of a human boy, George.
This production, originally released in 1992, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.4 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Rebecca Callard
Arrietty
Penelope Wilton
Homily
Ian Holm
Pod
Paul Cross
George
Siân Phillips
Mrs. Driver
Seasons
The Borrowers
6 Episodes • Aired 1992-11-08
No season overview provided for this season.
The Return of the Borrowers
6 Episodes • Aired 1993-11-14
No season overview provided for this season.