num_pages: 2
description: Radio dramatization based on the novel by Dodie Smith.Pongo lives happily with his human pets Mr and Mrs Dearly in a large house in Regent's Park. When his wife, Missis, produces a litter of fifteen beautiful pups, life seems wonderfully complete. But the mysterious disappearance of the puppies suddenly throws everything into turmoil. Pongo, one of the keenest brains in Dogdom, quickly realises that he and Missis are the only hope for their youngsters' survival. And so the fearless pair set out on a bleak winter's journey into great dangers, helped along the way by the gallant Colonel, a sheepdog of the Old School.Dodie Smith's canine classic brought pleasure to millions as a Disney film. All its original charm and warmth are fully evident here in this full-cast dramatisation which stars Patricia Hodge as Cruella de Vil, along with Joan Sims, Brenda Blethyn, Nicky Henson and Polly James.
language: English
title: The One Hundred and One Dalmatians
titlecomplete: The One Hundred and One Dalmatians
genres: Fiction, Animals, Adventure, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Classics, Childrens, Dogs, Fantasy, Audiobook
ratings_count: 36743
places: London, England
series: The Hundred and One Dalmatians
publisher: BBC Books