Brian May has revealed how an anti-bullying message made him change his mind about starring in CBBC's Andy And The Band.
The Queen legend, 74, confessed he was set to reject advances to appear on the show for kids but had a change of heart after reading the script.
The guitarist is set to play The Godfather of Rock on the special episode of the show. His character makes music with the band the Odd Socks and they collaborate on a song called Planet Rock together.
Speaking to PA about his appearance, Brian said: "'It was very moving because it's a great story, it's such a lovely look into what happens to kids and how they lose their confidence and what can be done.
"They're called the Odd Socks because they champion these kids who feel like they're an outcast, they feel like they are an oddment, and it's an anti-bullying campaign built into what they do, which I think is wonderful.
"It must give so many kids confidence who have lost their belief because they're regarded as something different, a bit odd, and they get bullied."
He continued to say that every adult he has shown the episode to have been moved by it and some have even cried.
In every episode presenter Andy Day and his band complete a number of odd jobs in a bid to help their fans and save the day.
The show is filled with guest appearances fro a star-studded list of celebs, such as Craig Revel Horwood, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball.
Brian revealed he was set to turn down the offer to appear on an episode because he was recovering from Covid-19.
However, after his wife - and agent - pleaded with him to at least read the script he said he was "very moved".
"I thought 'I have to do this." he added.
"I heard the song, I liked the song, and I thought I can do stuff with that - and we did."
He admitted that he thought about his grandkids when deciding to take part and said that we can often forget how much damage bullying can cause to younger kids.
Brian went on to say that it wasn't just about educating the kids either and said adults can learn a thing or two.
"Everybody needs to be included and everybody has the right to be themselves, whatever that is," he said.
