Thorntons has teamed up with festive TV favourites The Snowman and The Snowdog for its Christmas range.

Chocolate models in 80g (rrp: £3.49), 154g (rrp: £6.99) and 250g (rrp: £10.00) sizes and stocking filler white and milk chocolate lollies (rrp: 89p) will all feature the much loved characters.

The range will also offer retail customers a selection of novelties featuring other familiar favourites such as Ronnie the Reindeer and Santa moulds. Boxed chocolates will be joined by an extensive range of seasonal gifts including the new Classics Milk Hamper and the Winter Continental box, both priced at £14.99.