The Tiger Who Came to Tea is a soundtrack and story release issued in 2019 to accompany the Channel 4 animated adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic children’s book. Broadcast on Christmas Eve 2019, the programme retells the original 1968 story of Sophie and her unexpected striped visitor, combining narration, dialogue and newly composed music.
The release features the complete audio story alongside the original songs written for the adaptation by composer David Arnold and lyricist Don Black. Robbie Williams performs the end title song, also titled The Tiger Who Came to Tea, delivering a warm vocal over a sweeping orchestral arrangement designed to match the film’s family friendly tone.
Produced to complement the televised special, the recording captures the full narrative arc, including the tiger’s arrival, the emptying of the cupboards and the story’s gentle conclusion. The orchestration underscores the whimsical character of Kerr’s tale while maintaining a cinematic scale suited to a festive broadcast.
Issued as part of the wider promotion surrounding the Christmas transmission, The Tiger Who Came to Tea extends the life of the animated adaptation in audio form, with Williams’ contribution linking the project to a contemporary pop audience while preserving the charm of the original story.
