50 Years of Mr Men with Matt Lucas
6.00pm Channel 4
A true staple of countless childhoods over the decades, the creations of Roger Hargreaves are instantly recognisable and forever nostalgic for those who remember them from bedtime stories.
This heartwarming one-off special is hosted by actor, comedian and superfan Matt Lucas, who looks back at the colourful history of the characters.
He hears how their larger-than-life story began with a ‘tickle’ in 1971, before becoming a household name and eventually a family dynasty, as Roger’s son Adam took over writing duties following his father’s death in 1988.