Nookie Bear guests in 'Ashes To Ashes'

Nookie Bear has filmed a guest spot on Life On Mars spin-off Ashes To Ashes.

The puppet and owner Roger De Courcey appear alongside Philip Glenister in the new series, which is set in the 1980s.

Dean Andrews, who plays DS Ray Carling, revealed that the cast was excited by the furry guest, saying: "We were like big kids, having our photos taken with the bear and Roger. He must have thought we were mad, although I think he secretly enjoyed his time with the weird people off the telly."

Geoffrey Palmer is among other stars lined up to appear in the show, which also features Chris Skelton and former Spooks actress Keeley Hawes.

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