A Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages, and goodness triumphant set against an isolated country house, in an alternate 19th century where savage packs of wolves roam the snowbound countryside.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Stephanie BeachamLetitia Slighcarp | Letitia Slighcarp |
 Mel SmithMr. Grimshaw | Mr. Grimshaw |
| EEmily HudsonBonnie | Bonnie |
| AAleks DarowskaSylvia | Sylvia |
 Geraldine JamesGertrude Brisket | Gertrude Brisket |
 Richard O'BrienJames | James |
 Jane HorrocksPattern | Pattern |
 Rebecca CallardEmma | Emma |
| LLynton DeardenSimon | Simon |
 Jonathan CoyLord Willoughby | Lord Willoughby |
 Eleanor DavidLady Willoughby | Lady Willoughby |
| AAbbie DabnerRupert | Rupert |
 Dilys HamlettAunt Jane | Aunt Jane |
| GGillian HannaMrs. Shubunkin | Mrs. Shubunkin |
 Jiří LábusDr. Morne | Dr. Morne |
| WWilliam MartinJoey | Joey |
| TTrevor ByfieldTrain Driver | Train Driver |
| RRobert HamiltonCoal Man | Coal Man |
 Tom BakerNarrator (voice) (uncredited) | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |