There were more than a few puzzled people on Sunday night when Fenwick's Christmas Window theme was revealed as Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf, with many people having no clue who Clarice Bean is.
The window of the Newcastle department store is famous for being a festive attraction year after year, with themes in recent years including The Snowman, Beatrix Potter and 2021's Shaun the Sheep. There have been a few opinion dividing Fenwick's Window displays over the years - no-one mention the Aliens! And it would be fair to say there have been a few question marks on this year's window, chiefly - who is Clarice Bean?
All eyes were on Fenwick' s official YouTube channel just after 6.30pm on Sunday evening as the traditional in-person unveiling, known for gathering huge crowds on Northumberland Street, was once again shelved in favour of an online reveal, with just a few invited guests allowed to see it in person.
