The broadcaster has once again partnered with Magic Light Pictures to create the adorable festive animations. <\/p>
The BBC has unveiled its Christmas idents, and they\u2019re absolutely adorable. The broadcaster has one again partnered with Oscar-nominated producers Magic Light Pictures to bring Julia Donaldson\u2019s Tabby McTat to life for this year\u2019s animation, with the studio also taking care of the festive idents.<\/p>\n
A trailer for Tabby McTat (above), which is based on Donaldson\u2019s popular picture book (illustrated by Axel Scheffler), has also landed. Narrated by Doctor Who<\/a>\u2018s Jodie Whittaker, it teases the heartwarming tale, which follows the titular feline around the streets of London, where he forms a bond with a busker called Fred.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the pair are separated after Fred suffers an unfortunate accident, leading Tabby to find a new home and have his own family, even if he longs to see his old friend again. Luckily, the trailer suggests he\u2019ll get his wish.<\/p> The animation features a stellar cast. Joining Whittaker\u2019s narrator are Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred,\u00a0\u1e62\u1ecdp\u1eb9\u0301 D\u00ecr\u00eds\u00fa<\/a> (Gangs of London) as Tabby, Cariad Lloyd (Peep Show) as Prunella, Joanna Scanlan (The Thick of It) as Pat, and Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes) as Sock.<\/p>\n The BBC idents also include an animation featuring Tabby McTat and his family sleeping under the Christmas tree. Well, most of his family, at least.<\/p>