Drama based on the life of author Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit. Potter resists her parents' wishes for her to marry and pursues her dream of writing.

Biopic of one of the literary phenomena of the 20th century.

London, 1902. At a time when most young women of her class only aspired to a good marriage, Beatrix Potter became an iconic figure. She created a series of children's books and characters that are still admired today and have never been out of print. She swam against the mores of her day and found true love.

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1 hour, 27 minutes

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Sun 30 Jul 2017 12:30

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Role	Contributor
Director	Chris Noonan
Beatrix Potter	Renee Zellweger
Norman Warne	Ewan McGregor
Millie Warne	Emily Watson
Rupert Potter	Bill Paterson
Helen Potter	Barbara Flynn
Miss Wiggin	Matyelok Gibbs
William Heelis	Lloyd Owen
Harold Warne	Anton Lesser
Fruing Warne	David Bamber
Mrs Warne	Phyllida Law
Fiona	Patricia Kerrigan
Sir Nigel	John Woodvine
Mr Copperthwaite	Geoffrey Beevers

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