EXCITED children got a chance to meet Peppa Pig and her brother George as the pair of cartoon characters came to life at The Exchange Ilford on Saturday.

Hoards of youngsters queued up to meet the characters, posing for photographs and getting autographs signed once their turn finally came round.

Peppa Pig goody bags were also given out to boys and girls who had queued up to meet the children’s favourite.

The characters, who have been made famous by the Peppga Pig cartoon series which airs on Five and Nick Jr – were also at The Exchange Ilford on Sunday to meet their legions of fans.