The 50-year-old actor, who also featured in the film Trainspotting, will play Rob Robinson in the 90-minute CBBC special, which is an adaption of Dame Jacqueline’s modern reimagining of E Nesbit’s classic The Railway Children. The story follows Phoebe, her older sister Becks, older brother Perry, and their mum, who are living in Glasgow, when suddenly they are uprooted from their lives and moved to the remote highlands of Scotland. Soap star Nina Toussaint-White will play mother Sarah Robinson, while the three children will be played by Ava McCarthy, Ida Brooke and Tylan Bailey.
Speaking of the series, McKidd, who plays Owen Hunt in American medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, said: “Reading Tom’s brilliant script was a real joy, it captures the spirit and emotion of the original The Railway Children, a film that I loved as a child, so it was an easy decision to come back and film this in Scotland. “I’m always so proud and happy to come home and work with the brilliant crews and talents that Scotland overflows with. “I can’t wait to step into the character of Rob and retell this reimagined British classic story alongside such an exciting cast.
It will be a cinematic treat for the family.” Tali Walters, creative director at BBC Studios’ kids and family productions, said: “BBC Studios’ kids and family productions has enjoyed a close and creative relationship with Jacqueline Wilson for many years, and are thrilled to work with Tom Bidwell to bring another of .
