But while we all recognise its timeless style, I for one had no idea how the animation studio got its name ― until I watched the BBC’s A Grand Night In: The Story Of Aardman, that is.

I think Aardman have perfectly captured the essence of the affection we know audiences across the UK feel for our programmes Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer In the animation directed by ...

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