Emma Thompson says Peter Rabbit 'made me write book'

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Emma Thompson says Peter Rabbit 'made me write book'

Posted at 7:41AM Monday 03 Sep 2012

Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson has said Peter Rabbit asked her to follow in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter and write a story about his adventures.

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