The Snowman and The Snowdog

Series & Episodes

• How The Snowman Came Back to Life

  First broadcast: Sunday 30 December 2012, 6.05PM on Channel 4

  The Snowman is one of the most watched and loved British animation films of all time. Appealing to children and parents alike it has become one of the main fixtures in the Christmas schedules.

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• The Snowman and The Snowdog

  First broadcast: Monday 24 December 2012, 8PM on Channel 4

  When a young boy, Billy, and his mother move house, he discovers a box hidden under the floorboards of his bedroom. In the box, he finds a hat, scarf, some lumps of coal and a tangerine - it's a snowman-making kit!

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• The Art of The Snowman and The Snowdog: The Snowdog

  First broadcast: Monday 24 December 2012, 8.20AM on Channel 4

  This exclusive behind-the-scenes film shows in beautiful close up exactly how an animator brings the character of the Snowdog to life using only a few pencils and a light box, transforming a simple line drawing into an endearing, cute little dog who runs, jumps and plays.

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• The Art of The Snowman and The Snowdog: The Snowman

  First broadcast: Sunday 23 December 2012, 6.20PM on Channel 4

  The Snowman and The Snowdog is entirely drawn by hand.

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• The Art of The Snowman and The Snowdog: Billy

  First broadcast: Sunday 23 December 2012, 8.20AM on Channel 4

  This exclusive behind-the-scenes film shows in beautiful close up exactly how an animator brings the character of Billy to life using only a pencil and a light box, transforming a simple sketch into a believable character who laughs, cries, runs and jumps, and, finally, walks right off the page.

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