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The Fraggles are back, just in time for Advent. Apple TV has released the trailer for a new holiday special in which Wembley has to save the festive spirit in Fraggle Rock. In Germany, it's titled „The Fraggles: A Big Gift“.
Apple has released the trailer for „Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift“. The special premieres worldwide on Apple TV on Friday, December 4th. In the German Apple TV app, it's titled „Die Fraggles: Ein großes Geschenk“ (The Fraggles: A Big Gift).
It was produced by The Jim Henson Company, the team behind the Emmy Award-winning series „Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock“. The cast includes Wembley, Gobo, Red, Mokey, and Boober.
Key Facts at a Glance
- „Fraggle Rock: The Great Gift“ premieres on December 4th on Apple TV.
- The special lasts 35 minutes and is suitable for all ages.
- There is a German dubbed version with audio description and German subtitles.
- Lilli Cooper returns as Doc, Nicole Scherzinger makes a guest appearance with her own song.
What the Fraggles special is about
Wembley is appointed in charge of spreading festive cheer throughout Fraggle Rock. However, the Fraggles unknowingly take a precious snow globe from Doc's workshop. After that, the festive spirit fades.
Wembley must find the courage to return the snow globe. In doing so, he learns that kindness, giving, and helping someone in need are the true gifts of the holidays.
New songs and a guest appearance
The special features new musical numbers. Lilli Cooper, nominated for a Tony Award, reprises her role as Doc and sings one of her own songs. Nicole Scherzinger, a Tony Award winner, makes a guest appearance with her own musical number.
John Tartaglia directs, also plays Gobo, and is one of the executive producers. The special was written by Matt Fusfeld and Alex Cuthbertson. Dave Goelz and Karen Prell are co-executive producers, and Harvey Mason Jr. is the executive music producer.
Second holiday special in a row
The special follows „Fraggle Rock: The First Snow,“ which Apple TV showed last year. Its release date is almost exactly one year later.
| Special | Start | Length of time |
|---|---|---|
| Fraggle Rock: The First Snow | December 5, 2025 | 34 minutes |
| Fraggle Rock: A Great Gift | December 4, 2026 | 35 minutes |
On its German film page, Apple lists the new special with a German audio track, audio description for blind and visually impaired people, and German subtitles. It is rated for all ages.
A fixed date for the Advent season
I think the special is a safe choice for families with young children: short enough for an afternoon, in German, and suitable for all ages. With two specials in two years, the Fraggle Rock show in early December is becoming a bit of a tradition on Apple TV.
The profiles in the Apple TV app, now available on iPhone, iPad, and the web, are particularly useful for families. They allow you to manage age restrictions for children separately, even for family members without their own Apple account.
Do you watch Fraggles with your children, or are they more of a reminder of your own childhood? Tell us in the comments which Fraggles you grew up with.
