Pudsey Animation Coming to CBeebies & BBC One

Pudsey Animation Premieres on CBeebies and BBC One

BBC Children in Need’s mascot, Pudsey, stars in a 25-minute animated special airing on CBeebies, BBC One, and BBC iPlayer this December. The special, Pudsey and the Thread of Hope, explores the journey of a young boy coping with the loss of his father, discovering healing through friendship, courage, and love alongside Pudsey.

Production and Cast

Produced by BBC Studios Kids & Family and Creative Conspiracy, the animation is based on a story by Tom Fletcher. Featured voice talents include Ashley Banjo (Diversity), Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer), Shini Muthukrishnan (Blue Peter), and Nikesh Patel (Star Struck).

Book and Charity Partnership

The animation follows the release of a paperback picture book of the same name by Fletcher, published by Puffin. Both the book and the animation mark 40 years of Pudsey’s legacy and celebrate the impact of BBC Children in Need.

For every paperback sold in the U.K. and Ireland, Puffin and Fletcher will donate £1 to BBC Children in Need.

Supporting Families Through Grief

CBeebies Parenting has created accompanying resources offering advice and guidance to help families discuss grief and loss with children in a compassionate and age-appropriate way.

"Pudsey and the Thread of Hope follows a young boy navigating grief after the loss of his father as he embarks on a journey of healing and adventure with Pudsey, discovering the transformative power of friendship, courage and love along the way."

Author's Summary: This animated special and book honor Pudsey’s 40-year legacy while providing heartfelt support to families dealing with grief through an inspiring story of hope and friendship.

World Screen — 2025-11-06

Pudsey Animation Premieres on CBeebies and BBC One

Production and Cast

Book and Charity Partnership

Supporting Families Through Grief

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