Each will consist of 6 episodes lasting 60 minutes, along with Christmas specials. They have been commissioned by Channel 5 and co-produced by Masterpiece in association with All3Media International.
The animated special based on the books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, was shown on BBC One and BBC iPlayer across the festive period in the UK.
“Marcel, Father Christmas (and the little pizza delivery boy)” is a fun and tender adventure story, with a modern musical twist, targeted at kids of all ages.