Stop-motion animation studio Aardman's beloved duo Wallace & Gromit is returning to the BBC this December for a series of special Christmas idents.
The special partnership marks the upcoming release of their latest film, "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl," which premieres exclusively in the U.K. on BBC come Christmas Day.
Created at the Aardman studio in Bristol by "Shaun the Sheep" director Jay Grace and producer Ben Barrowman, three specially commissioned idents will see the British icons up to their classic shenanigans.
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In a press release, Aardman Managing Director Sean Clarke highlighted how BBC's iconic idents are a sign that Christmas is near, expressing the studio's excitement for creating unique idents.
Meanwhile, BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore emphasized the beloved characters' cultural impact:
"Now famous around the world, Wallace & Gromit are a true homegrown success story; and at the BBC, we're incredibly proud to continue our longstanding relationship and premiere their new adventure, 'Vengeance Most Fowl.'"
After premiering on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on December 25, "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" will be released globally on Netflix on January 3.
Wallace & Gromit is one of the U.K.'s most beloved franchises, with a filmography spanning back to 1989.
By teaming up with the BBC, Aardman has inked a major brand partnership that benefits both companies.
A Claymation Christmas
Three idents feature Wallace & Gromit interacting with cute characters, including Wallace's new "smart gnome," Norbot, and the evil genius penguin, Feathers McGraw.
In "Christmas Jumpers," Wallace, Gromit, and Norbot enjoy the comforts of Wallace's inventions, created to maximize sofa relaxation.
Hanging out in a festively decorated living room, they share cookies and happily watch TV.
"Big Light Up" sees Gromit happily setting up a small, traditional Christmas tree, only to have his peace interrupted by another one of Wallace's contraptions.
With the push of a button, the kooky inventor activates a giant mechanical Christmas tree that comes out of the ground.
Its dazzling display of lights attracts the attention of the neighbors, who gather around to admire it as three children build a snowman shaped like Feathers McGraw.
Finally, "Ice Sculpture" opens with Wallace, Gromit, and Norbot carving ice sculptures in the snow.
Wallace and Gromit carve likenesses of each other. While Gromit's work is significantly more realistic, he accidentally chips its leg right off.
Meanwhile, Norbot attempts to put the finishing touch on his sculpture of Feathers McGraw: a red rubber glove. His multiple attempts to put the glove on its head result in it slipping right off, which is how the video ends.
Aardman has been busy this holiday season.
Earlier this week, Apple tapped the animation studio to create a Wallace & Gromit short film shot on iPhone 16 Pro and played on London's Battersea Power Station.
Last month, Aardman teamed up with Barbour, with Shaun the Sheep starring in the luxury clothing brand's Christmas campaign.
