The Borrowers
Series Overview
The Borrowers are small, 15cm high humans who live in the English hinterland. They live out their lives in mouse-hole sized nooks in human homes, and survive by 'borrowing' all they need from the house and its inhabitants. This series follows young girl Arriety, and her parents Pod and Homily, as they are displaced from their home and try to find a new home, with the help of a human boy, George.
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
30 min per episode
1992 – 1993
Premiered: Sun, Nov 8, 1992
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Final episode in the adaptation of Mary Norton 's classic books. Imprisoned in an attic the Borrowers must escape. They have five days before the Platters are to put them on public display. Arrietty persuades Pod and Homily to build a balloon.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Henderson
Richard Carpenter, Mary Norton
Grainne Marmion
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Richard Carpenter
Writer
Grainne Marmion
Producer
John Henderson
Director
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U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Borrowers about?
The Borrowers are small, 15cm high humans who live in the English hinterland. They live out their lives in mouse-hole sized nooks in human homes, and survive by 'borrowing' all they need from the house and its inhabitants. This series follows young girl Arriety, and her parents Pod and Homily, as they are displaced from their home and try to find a new home, with the help of a human boy, George.
How many seasons does The Borrowers have?
The Borrowers comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Borrowers?
Key cast members in The Borrowers include Rebecca Callard, Penelope Wilton, Ian Holm, Paul Cross, Siân Phillips.
Who created or directed The Borrowers?
The Borrowers was developed and directed by John Henderson.