

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.
Top Cast

Emilia Fox
Sylvia Brown

Victoria Wood
Nana

Emma Watson
Pauline Fossil

Yasmin Paige
Petrova Fossil

Lucy Boynton
Posy Fossil

Marc Warren
Mr. Simpson

Richard Griffiths
Great Uncle Matthew

Lucy Cohu
Theo Dane

Gemma Jones
Dr. Jakes

Harriet Walter
Dr. Smith

Eileen Atkins
Madame Fidolia

Heather Nicol
Winifred Bagnall
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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