Animated stars unite for charity single

Fri Nov 20 2009 23:06:26

It is a musical supergroup like no other... animated stars of kids' TV from across the generations have united for Children In Need.

Vintage characters from The Woodentops, Thunderbirds and The Wombles lined up with more modern shows such as Postman Pat and Bob The Builder for the charity's 2009 single, which premiered on Friday night.

It also sees the return of much-loved Bagpuss, as well as once more featuring the voice of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, as the narrator of Thomas The Tank Engine.

Fronted by comedian Peter Kay, the single brings together dozens of characters who perform a medley of rather unlikely hits, including Tubthumping by anarchist act Chumbawamba and Elbow's One Day Like This.

Under the name The Animated All Star Band, the track - being released for the BBC charity's 30th appeal - features more than 100 characters from shows down the ages.

Kay stars as his animated alter ego Big Chris from hit show Roary the Racing Car, who takes on a Bob Geldof-style role to bring an animated line-up together in the video for the single.

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