CHILDREN'S television favourites including Bob the Builder and the Fat Controller came to life yesterday in Cwmbran.

The stars from cable and satellite channel Nick Jr. took the leap from the screen to the stage as their hit show came to the town.

The larger-than-life full-size stage show featured some of pre-school channel Nick Jr's best-loved characters.

The large audience joined in with Blue's Clues, Maisie, Dora the Explorer, Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends and a host of other favourites, and enjoyed a fun-packed, exciting mixture of singing, dancing and competitions.

The show also included a special open audition where children under five could win the chance to star on the channel itself, by performing their best party piece.

One child will be selected to feature in the promo, to be broadcast on Nick Jr. early next year.