BBC Worldwide

BBC Worldwide inks two-year renewal deals for Charlie and Lola licenses with Marks and Spencer for clothing and H&A for toiletries.  Based on the books by author Lauren Child, the collage-style animated Charlie and Lola series is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide.  Launching this spring 2009 in Marks and Spencer is a collection of Charlie and Lola inspired apparel (e.g. rain coats, tee and shrug sets, tee and jacket sets, shorts and tights sets, shortie pajamas and washbags, nightgowns and packs of tees, socks, briefs and vests etc.).  H&A is developing new products and continuing its top selling lines.  Additionally, master toy licensee Golden Bear extends its line to include new plush items, such as Bouncing Lola, a feature toy with movement and phrases as well as a range of other plush, games and wooden toys.