Overview

An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.

Cast

Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige, Lucy Boynton, Marc Warren, Richard Griffiths, Lucy Cohu

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What is "Ballet Shoes" about?

An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.

When was "Ballet Shoes" released?

Ballet Shoes was released in 2008.

Who stars in "Ballet Shoes"?

The cast includes Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige.