Mr. Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman) is a retired bachelor, who harbours a secret passion for his neighbour, the lovely Mrs. Silver (Judi Dench). Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on another… Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr. Hoppy yearns to talk to Mrs. Silver but tongue-tied and shy, his attempts always end in disaster.

Miniseries (2014)

Client: Endor Productions

Broadcaster: BBC One

Starring: Judi Dench, Dustin Hoffman

Writer: Richard Curtis, Paul Mayhew-Archer

Director: Dearbhla Walsh

Photographer: Nick Briggs