‘Peppa is a Brat: Parents Turn on Cheeky Preschooler Pig.” That was the headline this week in no less an organ than The Wall Street Journal, one of the USA’s most esteemed newspapers.

When Peppa's family wins a chance to star in a Hollywood blockbuster, they bring their catchy British accents to the States, setting out on a cross-country road trip filled with plenty of sightseeing.

US toy maker Hasbro will acquire Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for around £3.3bn ($4bn), the firms said in a statement. Hasbro said the deal would expand its entertainment and "family ...