Bagpuss and Mr Benn are among the classic children's TV characters that appear on a new stamp set.
Characters from 12 shows feature in the new series, including Postman Pat, Paddington Bear and Bob the Builder.
The stamps are part of the Royal Mail's celebration of 60 years of children's television, and have been released today (January 7).
Old favourites such as Dougal from the The Magic Roundabout and Andy Pandy also appear, along with current stars Peppa Pig and Shaun the Sheep.
The lineup is completed by Ivor the Engine, Great Uncle Bulgaria from The Wombles, and Windy Miller from Camberwick Green.
"For over 60 years, Britain's children's TV characters have brought cheer to generations of viewers," said Royal Mail Stamps' Andrew Hammond.
"It feels appropriate to celebrate all of these unforgettable characters on a set of very special stamps."
The Magic Roundabout celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014, while Bagpuss turns 40.
Postman Pat...
Characters from 12 shows feature in the new series, including Postman Pat, Paddington Bear and Bob the Builder.
The stamps are part of the Royal Mail's celebration of 60 years of children's television, and have been released today (January 7).
Old favourites such as Dougal from the The Magic Roundabout and Andy Pandy also appear, along with current stars Peppa Pig and Shaun the Sheep.
The lineup is completed by Ivor the Engine, Great Uncle Bulgaria from The Wombles, and Windy Miller from Camberwick Green.
"For over 60 years, Britain's children's TV characters have brought cheer to generations of viewers," said Royal Mail Stamps' Andrew Hammond.
"It feels appropriate to celebrate all of these unforgettable characters on a set of very special stamps."
The Magic Roundabout celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014, while Bagpuss turns 40.
Postman Pat...
- 1/7/2014
- Digital Spy
That news from back in July that we were told wasn’t true? It’s true. Soon you will be able to lick David Tennant. From BBC News: Royal Mail reveals Doctor Who stamps Tom Baker, David Tennant and Patrick Troughton are to feature on a special set of Royal Mail stamps in 2013. The collection marks the 50th anniversary of sci-fi show Doctor Who, with all 11 Doctors getting their own first class stamp. Four of the show's most notorious villains, including the Daleks and the Cybermen, star on the second class set. ... Andrew Hammond of the Royal Mail said the commemorative selection "pay tribute to the brilliant actors that have played the Doctor over the years, as well as the adversaries that helped make the show so popular". ... The Royal Mail stamps will be available in March.
- 1/2/2013
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of BBC's "Dr. Who," the Royal Mail is releasing collectible stamps featuring the show's characters.
"It's 50 years since a strange old man stepped out of a Police Box in a scrapyard down Totter's Lane, and the most beloved and exciting television series in the universe began," the promotional site for the stamps reads. "Since then, the Time Lord has had many faces and battled many foes, and his adventures look set to continue for years to come."
The collection begins with the first doctor, William Hartnell, and celebrates each subsequent doctor, reaching the current one, Matt Smith.
"We are delighted to be able to celebrate this remarkable 50th anniversary," said Andrew Hammond, managing director of stamps and collectibles at Royal Mail, according to the Daily Mail. "These stamps pay tribute to the brilliant actors that have played the Doctor over the years as well...
"It's 50 years since a strange old man stepped out of a Police Box in a scrapyard down Totter's Lane, and the most beloved and exciting television series in the universe began," the promotional site for the stamps reads. "Since then, the Time Lord has had many faces and battled many foes, and his adventures look set to continue for years to come."
The collection begins with the first doctor, William Hartnell, and celebrates each subsequent doctor, reaching the current one, Matt Smith.
"We are delighted to be able to celebrate this remarkable 50th anniversary," said Andrew Hammond, managing director of stamps and collectibles at Royal Mail, according to the Daily Mail. "These stamps pay tribute to the brilliant actors that have played the Doctor over the years as well...
- 12/30/2012
- by Madeline Boardman
- Aol TV.
With the Christmas Special, 'The Snowmen', just shown UK's Royal Mail have announced a set of Doctor Who theme stamps. The collection marks the 50th anniversary of sci-fi show, with all 11 Doctors getting their own first class stamp; and four of the show's most popular villains, including the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Ood, and the frightening Weeping Angels, starring on the second class set. The show first ran from 1963 to 1989, now with a successful revival the show returned to Saturday night UK schedules in 2005. The show's current head writer, Steven Moffat, has promised "tremendous surprises" for the golden 50th anniversary next year, but says he will be keeping them under wraps. Andrew Hammond of the Royal Mail said the commemorative selection "pay tribute to the brilliant actors that have played the Doctor over the years, as well as the adversaries that helped make the show so popular". The Royal Mail...
- 12/26/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Royal Mail has unveiled a special set of stamps for Doctor Who's 2013 anniversary. First class stamps of all 11 Time Lords - from William Hartnell and Tom Baker to David Tennant and Matt Smith - will be available from March. Second class stamps of four of Doctor Who's villains - the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Ood and the Weeping Angels - are also to be sold. The BBC sci-fi drama will celebrate its 50th birthday next November. Andrew Hammond from the Royal Mail said: "[The (more)...
- 12/26/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
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