Irish actors team up for Christmas show

Ottoline Spearman

Two Irish actors are teaming up for a new Christmas show.

Domhnall Gleeson and Jessie Buckley will voice the lead roles in a BBC animation called 'The Scarecrows' Wedding'.

Speaking to Newstalk, Ms Buckley said she loves the story, while Mr Gleeson said it's "a thrill" to be part of the show.

The Scarecrows' Wedding is based on a book by Julia Donaldson.