Cracking prog, Gromit! Some of Aardman Animations’ best-loved movies were made to a soundtrack of Jeff Wayne, Tangerine Dream, Focus, Goldfrapp, Alan Parsons and more, says veteran sculptor Jim Parkyn

Jim Parkyn.

In 2018, freelance model-maker and animator Jim Parkyn recalled his experiences as Aardman Animations’ roving ambassador, which included sculpting characters for Wallace & Gromit, Shaun The Sheep and other productions – with much of the work done as the team listened to prog.

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