Out Now: The Primrose Railway Children
A brand new feature film has arrived on CBBC and BBC iPlayer.
What is The Primrose Railway Children?
Bringing to life Jacqueline Wilson’s modern classic, The Primrose Railway Children is the story of Phoebe, her older sister Becks, younger brother Perry and her mum, who are uprooted from their comfortable life in Glasgow and moved to the remote Highlands of Scotland.
After their dad goes for a mysterious work trip to Japan and their mum takes the rest of a family to a ramshackle cottage in the Scottish Highlands with no TV or WIFI for a ‘holiday’, the kids try to figure out if their mum is telling the truth or if there is more to this mystery than meets the eye.
The Primrose Railway Children is a 90-minute feature film only available on CBBC and BBC iPlayer.
Meet the kids
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Who is Phoebe in The Primrose Railway Children?
Phoebe is a dreamer. She loves making up stories and dancing, but really struggles with her homework. She loves her dad, but doesn’t feel like she is smart enough or pretty enough to impress her mum. But when her mum is the only parent left, how will their relationship change?
Phoebe Robinson in The Primrose Railway Children is played by Ava McCarthy.
Who is Becks in The Primrose Railway Children?
Becks is the oldest sister. You’d think she’d be mean being a phone-addicted, make-up loving teenager, but she cares for her family more than anyone realises. But after being taken away from school just as her crush asks her to prom, will she be able to adjust to her new life in the Highlands?
Becks Robinson in The Primrose Railway Children is played by Ida Brooke.
Who is Perry in The Primrose Railway Children?
Middle child Perry isn’t a big fan of crowds or noise, but he loves trains and is forever inquisitive. Always up for making a new friend and sharing in his interests, will change-averse Perry be able to deal with a holiday to an unfamiliar place?
Perry Robinson in The Primrose Railway Children is played by Tylan Bailey.
Meet the parents
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Who is Sarah in The Primrose Railway Children?
She’s a strict and no-nonsense mum who loves her kids but struggles to show it. But will she be able to keep the family together when they all take a surprise trip to the Scottish Highlands under mysterious circumstances?
Sarah Robinson in The Primrose Railway Children is played by Nina Toussaint-White.
Who is Rob in The Primrose Railway Children?
He is a goofy and fun-loving dad who works as an animator. But is there more to the story when he suddenly disappears to take a job in Japan?
Rob Robinson in The Primrose Railway Children is played by Kevin McKidd.
Who is Jacqueline Wilson?
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Dame Jacqueline Wilson is one of the nation’s favourite British authors, known for her popular books which include The Story of Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather and Girls in Love.
She’s written over 100 books and her books have been made into TV shows (Including The Story of Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather).
About The Primrose Railway Children, she says: “I’m so looking forward to seeing this exciting new adaptation of my book The Primrose Railway Children. It’s going to be a special treat for all the family.”
This feature-length film is a modern reimagining of Jacqueline Wilson’s novel, inspired by E. Nesbit’s timeless classic.
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