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James Corden will star as the voice of the narrator in the new pre-school series, Little Charley Bear, launching on CBeebies in January 2011.

Created by Chapman Entertainment, Little Charley Bear is aimed at young children aged up to six years – it is a contemporary, gently-paced show that inspires creativity, discovery and imagination. It has the feel of a classic children's television show but with brilliant CGI animation by Pinewood-based Annix Studios.

Through imagination, children can learn and develop on a personal, social and emotional level with Little Charley Bear – the way he communicates his ideas, thoughts and feelings through movement and role play can aid and educate children all around the world with visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning styles.

James Corden, a Bafta award-winning actor, writer and producer, has great attention to detail and his ingenious timing creates television that is pure pleasure to watch, so much so that The Independent hailed James Corden "the hottest property in British television". As well as Little Charley Bear, his latest work includes The Three Musketeers; Gulliver's Travels; his own sports quiz, A League Of Their Own; and a return to the stage at the National Theatre.

Greg Lynn, Managing Director, Chapman Entertainment, comments: "We are absolutely thrilled to be working with James Corden on our new imaginative and playful brand, Little Charley Bear. Not only is he an exceptional talent, but his voice is very warm and he creates great humour in every episode – there is a very fun relationship that exists between the narrator and Little Charley Bear!"

Other characters in Little Charley Bear include Frozo, a penguin; Midge, a teddy bear; Rivet, a robot; Nibblit, a rabbit; Caramel, a cow; and Bellarin, a ballerina.

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