Voice of Peppa Pig stepping down after 13 years in the role

Harley Bird has voiced the cartoon character since she was 5-years-old.Credit: PA

The Bafta-winning actress who voices the hit global TV cartoon character Peppa Pig is stepping down after 13 years in the role.

Harley Bird has voiced Peppa since she was 5-years-old but now says she's looking forward "to starting a new chapter".

Fans of the cartoon need not worry, however, as Peppa Pig will be staying on our screens with the new voice of Amelie Bea Smith.