Postman Pat owner delivers record profits

Postman Pat owner Entertainment Rights today said the loveable postie’s march across the globe had helped it to another year of record profits.

The group, which also owns the rights to Basil Brush and Little Red Tractor, said operating profits soared 134% to £7.5m (€10.8m) in 2005 while turnover increased 21% to £30.7m (€44.2m).