Channel 4 has commissioned Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby for December 2021

The animated Christmas special is based on a short story from his bestselling book of Christmas tales (Father Christmas’ Fake Beard).

It tells the story of a quintessentially English town which is thrown into disarray by a huge snowfall and the dramatic appearance of a 14-foot tall Abominable Snow Baby. Shunned and feared by the local townsfolk, Snow Baby is rescued by the indomitable Granny who along with grandson Albert, welcomes him into her home, showering her new pet with love and affection, changing the town’s perception and helping the community overcome their initial prejudices.

Created with traditional hand-drawn animation techniques to capture the timeless nature of Terry Pratchett’s story, The Abominable Snow Baby is part of a long and established tradition of Channel 4’s animated Christmas specials such as The Snowman, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and last year’s Quentin Blake’s Clown.

Rob Wilkins, Managing Director of Narrativia (Sir Terry’s independent production company) and Manager of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Estate said:

… [it] showcases Terry’s firmly held belief in not judging people on appearances, his reverence for the elderly, and his very genuine love of Christmas…

You can read more about the production in the Channel 4 press release.