01/06/2026
National estate agency Jackson-Stops has commissioned a new cartoon animation by renowned British artist Annie Tempest, celebrating the joy of blending city life with countryside pleasures. Launching this month, the latest film continues the much-loved adventures of Dicky and Daffy Tottering, and this time, the pair take to the skies.
Following on from cars and trains, the new animation sees Dicky take the controls of a helicopter, flying through the City of London and looping around The Gherkin before heading skywards. Meanwhile, Daffy rises gently in a hot air balloon, accompanied by her faithful dogs including Twiglet the puppy, as the pair pass one another in the air and wave.
Annie Tempest comments: “Creating a new animation for Jackson-Stops featuring Dicky and Daffy has been enormous fun. This time, Dicky is at the controls, soaring over the City of London, while Daffy drifts peacefully after a near miss with a cricket ball. I particularly love the contrast, and that charming moment when they catch sight of each other and wave as they glide past.”
Nick Leeming, Chairman of Jackson-Stops, comments: “Annie has translated Dicky and Daffy beautifully into animation once again, and this time they’ve taken to the skies. It’s warm, witty and unmistakably ‘Tottering’, and reflects our ambition to keep raising the bar with imaginative, distinctive campaigns. It also speaks directly to where Jackson-Stops excels, whether in town or country, we pride ourselves on being the national estate agents that locals recommend.”
