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Gangsta Granny (2013)

| Comedy, Drama, Family | TV Movie 26 December 2013
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A young bored boy and his grandma decide to join hands and steal the crown jewels, after discovering that she used to be a jewel thief.

Director:

Matt Lipsey

Writers:

David Walliams (based on the book by), Kevin Cecil (adapted by) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Julia McKenzie, David Walliams, Miranda Hart | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julia McKenzie ... Granny
David Walliams ... Mike
Miranda Hart ... Linda
Reece Buttery Reece Buttery ... Ben
Jocelyn Jee Esien Jocelyn Jee Esien ... Kelly
Harish Patel ... Raj
Rob Brydon ... Mr. Parker
George Hill George Hill ... Terrence
Claudia Winkleman ... Herself
Robbie Williams ... Flavio Flavoli
India Ria Amarteifio ... Florence
Leo Wringer Leo Wringer ... Doctor Long
Tim Frances ... Doctor Edwards
Russell Dixon ... Judge (as Russell-Leighton Dixon)
Steve Speirs ... PC McClintock
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Whilst his parents Linda and Mike spend every weekend ballroom dancing 11 year old Ben goes to stay with his granny, whom he initially finds boring. Then one day he finds a huge collection of jewels in a biscuit tin and discovers she was once a notorious burglar, the Black Cat, though she was never caught as she never tried to sell her spoils. Ben decides they should pull off the biggest heist of all, stealing the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London, using his intimate knowledge of plumbing to enter. Despite his parents' disastrous attempt to get him on the dance floor and the intrusive Neighbourhood Watch warden Parker the couple effect their daring plan. They do not succeed but are allowed to escape by a Royal personage, whom they happen to meet. Sadly Granny does not make it to Christmas but her legacy lives on - in the millions raised for charity by her jewels and the profound effect she has had on the Royal personage. Written by don @ minifie-1

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Official Sites:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 December 2013 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Oma boef See more »

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Production Co:

BBC Comedy, Bert Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) See more »
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Stereo

Color:

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Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD
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Clever family entertainment
18 February 2016 | by studioAT – See all my reviews

Adapting David Walliams books over Christmas has become a bit of a BBC tradition in recent years, and this was the second attempt.

While not as good as 'Mr Stink' this is a warm hearted and funny piece of entertainment for all the family, that features some big name stars embracing the fun.

It doesn't lag in terms of pace and has the necessary sadness that underpin the humour that 'The Boy in the Dress' which followed a year later lacked.

The star stealing turn for me was from Miranda Hart, who manages to earn a laugh from practically all of her lines.

Well done to all involved.
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