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Peppa Pig marks 20th birthday with Royal Mail stamp collection and new live stage show

Peppa Pig is marking her 20th birthday with her own set of Royal Mail stamps.

The much-loved children’s television character first leapt onto our screens on May 31, 2004.

Peppa Pig has been given her own stamp collection. Image: Royal Mail.

And to celebrate two decades of animated episodes, postal bosses have revealed 12 new Peppa Pig stamps that will go on sale later this month.

Featuring characters such as Peppa’s brother George, Mummy, Daddy and Grandpa Pig alongside her friends Suzy Sheep and Danny Dog – the collection has been unveiled this week ahead of her official birthday at the end of the month.

Brother George and Daddy Pig are included in the new stamps. Image: Royal Mail.
Brother George and Daddy Pig are included in the new stamps. Image: Royal Mail.
Stamps are available to buy from Royal Mail. Image: Royal Mail.
Stamps are available to buy from Royal Mail. Image: Royal Mail.
Peppa Pig celebrates 20th birthday with her own Royal Mail stamp
Peppa Pig celebrates 20th birthday with her own Royal Mail stamp

In addition to the stamp collections – a new video has also been created to mark the release featuring Peppa, Daddy Pig, Mr Zebra and one of Royal Mail’s own posties as they deliver special invitations to Peppa’s party.

Young viewers can watch the video online by clicking here.

David Gold from Royal Mail said: “Peppa Pig, her friends and family have brought joy and laughter to global audiences of all ages for two decades. These delightful stamps will brighten up the day of anyone receiving mail with a touch of Peppa’s charm.”

The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order from May 2 via the Royal Mail website or by calling 03457 641 641.

The Presentation Pack containing all 12 stamps in the collection costs £21.00.

The stamps will go on general sale from May 16.

Peppa Pig Live

Peppa Pig is also returning to the stage this year with a new show, called Fun Day Out, and tickets are now on sale here.

Promising songs, dancing and plenty of muddy puddles, the production follows Peppa and her friends and family as they go to the zoo and the beach for a special party.

The cast will stop at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley on May 29 and 30, come to Dartford’s Orchard Theatre on November 2 and 3 followed by an extended run in London between November 28 and January 5.


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