Stephen Mangan says being Postman Pat is cooler than being James Bond.
The 41-year-old actor voices the children's favourite in a new animated movie and feels the part is more prestigious than that of the famous spy, because so few actors have played Pat.
Talking to BANG Showbiz, 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, Frank and Harry, can enjoy.
He explained: "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 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 out on May 23.

Hugh Jackman thinks there should be a 'Wolverine' prequel.
The actor has already considered the fate of his clawed alter-ego when he gets too old for the role and is in favour 'Spider-Man' style reboot, which would allow producers to explore an earlier, teenage version of the character.
He mused during an interview with Collider.com: "I was 30 when I got the role. It would be interesting to follow that character from 20, or even 18. Because we haven't seen it."
The Australian star wants to exit the role with his head held high and is wary of overstaying his welcome playing the mutant superhero.
Jackman said: "Personally I was always inspired by Jerry Seinfeld and how he left that show at its height on his own terms. I think that's a really smart way to do it.
"It'd be great to leave people wanting more and also great to leave on your own terms rather than getting that phone call, 'Now listen, Hugh, thank you so much for all you've done'..."
Hot on the heels of the release of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' and two standalone 'Wolverine' films, Jackman thinks the franchise just keep getting bigger and better, so has no plans to quit yet.
He enthused: "I'm enjoying this more than ever. I think from what Jane [Goldman] pulled off with the script to Brian [Singer] and Simon [Kinberg], for me there has to be some new direction for the character to go, and I feel like that's been happening.
"Right now I don't [want to leave] and as long as it keeps going in this direction I probably won't. [But] I know there's 10 million actors out there who would love to play the part!"

Rochelle Humes is having her daughter christened for her first birthday.
The Saturdays singer and presenter, whose daughter Alaia-Mai with husband Marvin turns one tomorrow (20.05.14), is marking the special occasion by having her blessed at church.
She told BANG Showbiz: "We're getting her christened and it will be a joint thing, we're looking forward to it."
Asked how she feels about her daughter turning one, she said: "It scares me. I feel really old when I say, 'Ohhh it's gone so quick', I try not to say that because I sound like my mum but it really has gone quickly. I don't want her to grow up anymore, I want to keep her how she is."
The 25-year-old star, who presented an award with Marvin at the British Academy Television Awards last night (18.05.14) at London's Theatre Royal, thinks motherhood changes "everything" and there are many things she now has to go without despite loving being a mum.
She explained: "I'll never have that sleep again where you completely sleep for ages."
Meanwhile, Rochelle said she had a great day watching Marvin's JLS co-star JB Gill marry dancer Chloe Tangney in Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute recently.
Rochelle added: "It was a beautiful day. It's our second anniversary this year and I would like to renew my vows one day, but ask me in 20 years."

Robert Pattinson's sex scene with Julianne Moore was "sweaty".
The 28-year-old actor got intimate with the actress in the back of a car in their new movie 'Map To the Stars' and he says shooting the raunchy moment was a "wonderful experience".
Robert was quizzed on who was the "better passenger", Julianne or Juliette Binoche, who his 'Cosmopolis' character had sex with in the back of a limousine, prompting him to blush and giggle before composing himself to answer.
The actor - who was seated next to Julianne at the Cannes Film Festival press conference - responded: "They are both like sevens...
"Obviously, Julianne. It was a wonderful experience, just extremely sweaty."
Meanwhile, the British star has ruled out ever reprising his 'Twilight Saga' role of Edward Cullen in the future.
He insisted to Variety: "I couldn't do another 'Twilight' movie. I'm too old."
Robert previously admitted his 'Cosmopolis' sex scene was awkward because of the confined space in the car.
He said: "There's not enough space to really do it. So she's banging her head on the ceiling. It ended up being kind of funny. But it's supposed to be kind of erotic."

Heidi Klum bought her ex-boyfriend's mother a house.
The 40-year-old model splashed out on a home for Martin Kirsten's mum in their native South Africa, and also gave the bodyguard a "hefty" financial settlement after they parted ways in January.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Martin says Heidi treated him well so he would keep his mouth shut.
"Martin has been spending thousands of dollars on dinners, parties and clothes."
It has been claimed that Martin ended his 18-month romance with the 'America's Top Model' host - who raises children Leni, 10, Henri, eight, Johan, seven, and Lou, four, with ex-husband Seal - because he was "sick" of having to look after the household while she worked six days a week.
A source said: "He was sick of being a househusband. He did everything for the children.
"He says Heidi is a lovely person, but he had to do what was right for him. He's really sad."
Since splitting from Martin, Heidi has embarked on a romance with 27-year-old art dealer Vito Schnabel and recently admitted she is smitten with him.
Asked what makes their relationship work, the German beauty said: "I look at people with my heart. I look for their kindness and humour and compassion."

Taylor Swift sipped a diet coke as she left her apartment in Lower Manhattan, New York. The singer showed off her legs in a patterned mini-dress as she made her way to the Highline hotel for lunch with 'Girls' star Lena Dunham.

Lena Dunham was spotted leaving the Highline Hotel in New York City following a lunch date with singer Taylor Swift. The actress sported a bright pink t-shirt, pinstripe trousers and quirky sunglasses.

Ashley Tisdale enjoyed her bachelorette weekend on board a yacht in Miami, Florida. The 'High School Musical' actress was joined by her former co-star Vanessa Hudgens.

Adriana Lima showed off her supermodel figure in a satin gown as she left the Hotel Martinez during the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Rita Ora failed to raise a smile as she arrived at Heathrow airport in London. The singer arrived in the capital following a whirlwind trip to the 2014 Cannes Film Festival in France.

Eva Longoria turned heads in a white lace mini-dress as she stepped out in Cannes, France. The pretty actress was closely followed by a bodyguard as she stopped to greet her fans.

Hilary Duff showed off her midriff in a white t-shirt and jeans as she dropped by Starbucks for an iced coffee in Los Angeles, California.