McFly singer and son to release new song after emotional performance

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18 Dec 2025 • 11:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • McFly singer Tom Fletcher and his 11-year-old son, Buzz, are releasing a new single titled 'Thread Of Hope' on Christmas Eve.
  • The track is a key component of the BBC Children In Need animation, Pudsey And The Thread Of Hope, which celebrates 40 years of Pudsey Bear.
  • Fletcher wrote the book the 25-minute animated film is based on, depicting a young boy named Jai navigating grief with Pudsey.
  • The song also features young performers from The Habbit Factory inclusive theatre programme, which is supported by the BBC charity.
  • The animation, Pudsey And The Thread Of Hope, is scheduled to air on Christmas Eve at 10.20am on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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