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Wild Child
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Directed by Nick Moore and written by Lucy Dahl this romantic drama stars, the rebellious American teenager Poppy Moore (Emma Roberts) who is sent by her father, Gerry (Aidan Quinn) to a strict English boarding school run by Mrs Kingsley (Natasha Richardson) where she is deeply unhappy. Poppy then goes on a journey of discovery where she learns the meaning of friendship, betrayal, love and loyalty all through her various attempts to be accepted, make friends and to be expelled! This was Natasha Richardson’s final film role.

Release / Airing: 21/03/2008

Locations used for this production:

  • Balls Park (not accessible) >
    A private mansion the outskirts of Hertford was used for the interiors of the boarding school. Preparation took place over eight days and filming for a week. Schoolgirl extras were drafted in from the operational school located close to the mansion.
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