Stephen Mangan says being Postman Pat is cooler than being James Bond.
The 41-year-old actor - who has sons Harry, six, and Frank, three, with wife Louise Delamere - voices the children's favourite in a new animated movie and he feels the part is more prestigious than that of the famous spy, because so few actors have played the loveable postman.
He said: "You grow up thinking you might be James Bond one day and you turn out to be Postman Pat. There has only been three Postman Pats - two guys on the telly did it and me - so there are fewer Postman Pats than James Bonds out there."
Stephen decided to voice the iconic character because it's a show that his sons can enjoy.
He explained to BANG Showbiz: "It never occurs to you that you might be asked to be Postman Pat, but as soon as I was asked I said yes. Partly because it is something like the children can watch - I've got a three and a six year old, and most of the stuff I do is pretty adult - pretty filthy, actually - so they won't watch that until they are 30, let alone 18 or 21.
"So it is really nice to do something that I can take them along to. It is a bit confusing when they ask, 'What do you do for living daddy, what's your job?' "
'Postman Pat' is released on May 23.

Kim Kardashian is terrified rain will ruin her wedding.
The 33-year-old star, who is set to marry rapper Kanye West on Saturday (24.05.14), reportedly isn't enjoying the run up to their big day as she is so worried about the weather in stormy Paris.
A source told UsMagazine.com that the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star was noticeably upset when she enjoyed dinner with her family at the Hotel Costes on Wednesday (21.05.14) before visiting the Eiffel Tower and a nearby carousel during a downpour, where she declared: "I hope the rain doesn't ruin my wedding."
The onlooker added: "She made it clear that this bad weather is really getting to her. She's clearly spending millions getting married in Europe, and if it all turns into a wash-out she will be really unhappy."
Another insider said she told family over dinner: "This weather has to get better. Spring in Paris is meant to be about sunshine, but all we're getting is rain."
The reality TV star, who has an 11-month-old daughter, North West, with Kanye, is set to enjoy a bachelorette party with friends and family in the French capital on Thursday night (22.05.14).
The couple will enjoy a special rehearsal brunch, organised by Valentino and Vogue's Andre Leon Talley, on Friday (23.05.14) before taking their guests for a private "guided tour" of the Palace of Versailles.
On Saturday morning, they're expected to fly all of their guests via private jets to Florence, Italy to watch them exchange vows at Fort Belvedere.
A spokesperson for the mayor of Florence revealed the couple have rented the fort for $420,000.

Ciara's fiancé thinks she'll be a "great mom."
The 'Goodies' singer gave birth to her first child, Future Zahir Wilburn, with partner, Future Sr., on Tuesday morning (20.05.14) and he says the star is "feeling great."
He said: "She'll be a great mom. She's working at it every day and over time, I think she'll be the best."
The rapper and producer says their son looks like "a mixture of both" of them.
Asked about the baby, he added: "I want him to be better than me. I would encourage him in anything he wants to do. I want to be behind him, of course."
Future Sr., 30, was forced to leave Ciara's side shortly after she gave birth in Los Angeles as he was contracted to perform in New York City on Tuesday night, but told Us Weekly magazine: "She's with our son right now. I just texted her when I got off the airplane, and I'm going to get on the phone with her to see how everything is going."
Future Sr. - real name Nayvadius D. Wilburn - plans to be very involved in raising his new son.
He said: "You have to say you did it. I'll make sure I change a few diapers - a hands-on Dad!"
The 'Body Party' hitmaker previously revealed her pregnancy had been very smooth.
She said: "I didn't even know what to expect [with the pregnancy], but it's been a very easy process. And it's been so much fun. Honestly, it's been the coolest experience in my life.
"Being able to know that I can do that is such a blessing. I'm literally obsessed with kids, so I'm excited about being able to have my own to obsess over."

Kendra Wilkinson has named her newborn daughter Alijah.
The 'Kendra on Top' star, who also has four-year-old son Hank Jr. with husband Hank Baskett, welcomed their second child into the world at 8.02am at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles last Friday (16.05.14).
And according to her baby girl's birth certificate, obtained by gossip website TMZ.com, the tot's full name is Alijah Mary Baskett.
It is not yet known what prompted the blonde beauty to select the Americanised version of Elijah for her daughter's first name, but her middle name is believed to be in honour of Kendra's grandmother, Mary Stotz, as well as a tribute to Hugh Hefner's late Playboy secretary Mary O'Connor, whom the model was very close to before her death in January 2013.
The couple have been tight-lipped about their new arrival to date, but former NFL star Hank wrote on Twitter on Tuesday (20.05.14): "Thank you to all the congrats & well wishes y'all have sent! Been a busy cpl of days but happy to say both my ladies are home & doing great! (sic)"
Kendra's brother Colin and mother Patricia, who fell out with her in October, have yet to comment on the news of her daughter's arrival.
The fight kicked off when Patricia rang her daughter to enquire whether the pregnancy rumours were true, and Kendra allegedly told her to "go die".
They have yet to resolve their issues and Patricia recently said: "Kendra seems to have this deep-seated hatred toward me and I cannot figure out why. Until a sincere apology comes my way, we won't be part of each other's lives."

Robert Pattinson thinks Justin Bieber will be okay.
The 'Twilight Saga' star worries about a lot of young stars and thinks most of them need therapy, but believes the 'Heartbreaker' hitmaker, 20, is well-equipped to cope with the pressures of fame and success.
The 27-year-old actor said: "When you see these kids, there is only one way: you either get in therapy now or become a serial killer, or kill yourself. I mean, you can see it really early on - it's terrifying."
Asked about Justin, he said: "I've met him before, though, on his party bus. I've met him a couple of times. He's all right."
The British actor feels lucky that he was able to live out his teenage years away from the spotlight and thinks it helped him not to fall off the rails.
He told Vanity Fair at the Cannes International Film Festival: "I did 'Harry Potter' when I was like 17, and nothing really happened after that. I mean, I made loads of money compared to anyone my age - it was incredible. But I mean, then I just did little TV things afterwards. But I got to live from 18 to 21, you get your own apartment and basically I didn't star in 'Twilight' until 21. It's different because you're still young, but you've had a life beforehand. Where as if you are 10, it's a totally different thing."

Nikki Reed has filed for divorce from Paul McDonald.
The 'Twilight Saga' actress, who announced her separation from the former 'American Idol' contestant in March and is rumoured to be dating 'Dancing With the Stars' star Derek Hough, filed courts documents to legally dissolve their marriage in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday (16.05.14).
The 25-year-old star cites irreconcilable differences and asks that her estranged husband, 29, be denied spousal support, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE magazine.
The former couple, who tied the knot in October 2011 after a whirlwind romance and quietly ended their relationship eight months ago, previously insisted their split was amicable.
Announcing their separation two months ago, a spokesperson for the actress said they were "still working [together] on their debut album, 'I'm Not Falling,' and added: "[They] remain best friends and look forward to their continued journey together."
Nikki previously claimed that music was the secret to their happy marriage and that Paul was her number one priority.
Last year, she said: "I feel like especially being in this crazy, weirdo world that we're in, where we're making movies and people are on tour, it's just so easy to lose track of what's important.
"I feel like it's really important to just be with each other and make the other person a priority."

Pamela Anderson's mother had no idea the actress was molested and raped as a child.
The former 'Baywatch' actress insisted she didn't blame her parents for failing to protect her when she opened up about being abused for the first time at the Cannes International Film Festival last Friday (16.05.14), but Carol Anderson says her daughter's revelations came as "a complete shock."
The 46-year-old star's heartbroken mother told the MailOnline: "This is a terrible, dramatic thing to have happened to Pamela and if she went through that all by her self it is horrible.
"I am kind of numb over it all, I sat there with my mouth open when I found out. My husband Barry and I always felt we were there all the time for the kids so it's just terrible to hear this now."
Pamela, who only told her mother about the abuse she endured via email after going public, revealed she was molested by her female babysitter when she was six, raped by her friend's older brother when she was 12 and gang raped by her boyfriend and his friends when she was a teenager.
Police in the blonde beauty's native Canada have launched a new investigation into the alleged crimes and want to speak to Pamela, who remarried her ex-husband Rick Salomon earlier this year and has sons Brandon, 17, and Dylan, 16, with her ex-husband Tommy Lee, as soon as possible.
The 'Stacked' star credited her love of animals for helping her to move past the horrific ordeals, as she launched her new animal welfare charity, The Pamela Anderson Foundation.
She said: "My affinity with animals saved me."

Stacy Keibler didn't think she would ever get married or have children.
The 34-year-old beauty, who is expecting her first child with Jared Pobre after splitting from George Clooney last year, insists she had no plans to settle down before meeting her new husband.
The former wrestler told the June/July issue of Fit Pregnancy magazine: "Before we met, both Jared and I had told our parents we didn't think we'd ever get married or have kids, but when you're with the right person, everything changes."
She added: "My epiphany happened shortly after Jared and I started dating and, once we both knew, we didn't hesitate -- I just knew I was ready and that there's no one else in the world I would want to do this with."
The couple, who are expecting a baby girl, tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Mexico in March and Stacy has no doubt Jared will be a good father.
She said: "Jared is the most thoughtful, loving, kind person. I couldn't ask for a better father for my children. Our bond is so strong and special and getting pregnant has made it even more so. It's been so much fun preparing to become new parents together."
The former model is really enjoying her pregnancy and feels very energetic.
She said: "I haven't felt sick or tired so far -- instead, I've had an enthusiastic spark that I've been harnessing through exercise.
"I've always been conscious of what I put into my body, but now that I'm pregnant I can recognise the positive effects that effort has had."
Stacy split from George, 53, last July amid rumours she wanted to start a family and he is now engaged to British lawyer Amal Alamuddin.

Kim Kardashian's best friends are "all competing" to be the best-dressed guest at her wedding.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star is set to marry Kanye West this Saturday (24.05.14) and her close pals have ordered custom-made dresses as they all "want to look their absolute best" at the lavish nuptials.
Michael Costello has created couture gowns for Brittny Gastineau, Larsa Pippen, Blac Chyna, and Carla Dibello for the couple's rehearsal brunch at iconic designer Valentino Garavani's Château de Wideville in Paris on Friday (23.05.14), after which they will be given a private tour of the Palace of Versailles, as well as their outfits for the duo's big day.
The fashion designer told UsMagazine.com he was "kind of shocked" when so many of the reality TV star's inner circle got in touch with him.
He said: "They were all competing [when they first came in]! They wanted to look their best. I think they just all want to show up and shut it down. They want to be there for Kim, but they want to look their absolute best."
He added: "We're not just making one dress, we're making two for each girl. They're all very romantic, really beautiful, structured silhouettes."
Meanwhile, a source told the New York Post's Page Six that photos from Kim and Kanye's rehearsal brunch at Valentino's 17th-century residence outside the French capital, will be featured on Vogue.com, following their controversial appearance on the cover of the April edition of US Vogue.
The brunette beauty previously said that she wanted to keep their wedding day private, but would share everything that happens leading up to and after the event with her fans.
The couple are expected to fly their guests via private jet to Florence, Italy for their nuptials on Saturday morning.

Angelina Jolie is in no rush to get married.
The 38-year-old actress, who got engaged to Brad Pitt in April 2012, admits they still don't have any concrete plans to tie the knot despite previously claiming they were under pressure to wed from their six children, Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, seven, and five-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
The 'Maleficent' star told 'Good Morning America' today (21.05.14): "We don't have a date, and we're not hiding anything, but we really don't know. We talk to the kids about it once in a while -- and one of them suggested paintball. And we thought, 'Well, different.'"
The Oscar-winning actress also hinted that she and Brad might never actually marry, even though they are madly in love.
She said: "You know, I think the important thing is that whatever we do it's that the kids do have a great time, and we all -- you know, take seriously the love, and the connection between all of us. But also just get silly and do something memorable."
Angelina was previously married to British actor Jonny Lee Miller for three years until 1999 and Billy Bob Thornton for three years until 2003.
Shortly before he proposed, Brad, who was previously married to Jennifer Aniston, admitted he was eager to make Angelina his wife.
Asked if they would marry, he said: "We'd actually like to, and it seems to mean more and more to our kids. We made this declaration some time ago that we weren't going to do it till everyone can. But I don't think we'll be able to hold out. It means so much to my kids, and they ask a lot. And it means something to me, too, to make that kind of commitment."

Jay Z will come face-to-face with Rachel Roy for the first time this Saturday (24.05.14) since his fight with Solange Knowles.
The rapper and the fashion designer, whose chat at the Met Gala after party allegedly provoked his sister-in-law to attack him in an elevator on May 5, are both set to attend Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's wedding this weekend, but his wife Beyoncé is still just a "maybe."
A source told UsMagazine.com that the Jay Z and Rachel, 40, are among the 120 guests that will help the couple celebrate their marriage at parties in both Paris and Florence, Italy.
The insider predicted it could be awkward between them as Solange, 27, reportedly attacked the music mogul as she thought he was flirting with Rachel in front of Beyoncé at the prestigious ball in New York City earlier this month.
The source said: "Solange yelled about Rachel on Beyoncé's behalf, asking Jay, 'How could you treat my sister like that?' Solange walked up and started screaming at Rachel. She was making a big scene."
But a source close to Rachel, who was previously married to Jay's former business partner Damon Dash, insisted that she never spoke to the 'Otis' hitmaker at the star-studded event.
Jay Z and Solange have since made up and spent last weekend together with Beyoncé and her mother, Tina Knowles, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jessica Alba has stopped trying to be "perfect."
The 33-year-old actress, who has daughters Honor, five, and Haven, two, with husband Cash Warren, has relaxed her diet and fitness regimes since becoming a mother, as she wants to set a good example for her children.
She explained: "As I've gotten older and after I became a mom, it became more of a priority to be healthy for the right reasons. It's more important to have a balanced approach instead of trying to be perfect."
Jessica still tries to lead a healthy lifestyle, but no longer feels guilty if she eats junk food.
She told PEOPLE.com: "I don't deprive myself ... I have [junk] if I want it. When I do feel that I am depriving myself, I find that I binge. That's not a balanced way to go about it."
The 'Machete Kills' star goes on 90-minute walks with friends if she doesn't feel like working up a sweat and also finds ways to stay active with her children.
She said: "I'm not so much into preaching, more into practicing. I like to swim with them, go on family walks. The kids like it too, they go crazy, bouncing off the walls if I keep them inside. They'll throw balls around, and I'm going, 'You can't throw balls in the house! That's our lamp!' "