First images of Harry Hill as mad inventor Professor Branestawm!

(Image credit: BBC)

The BBC has released the first image of TV Burp star Harry Hill as madcap inventor Professor Branestawm.

Based on the series of short stories by Norman Hunter and adapted for TV by Fast Show creator Charlie Higson, the family comedy is due to air on BBC1 this Christmas.

With a cast full of British comedy legends, including Miranda Richardson, David Mitchell and a host of others, it promises plenty of laughs!

 

Sean Marland

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