The hugely popular, music-driven comedy featuring Andy (Andy Day) and his band mates, the Odd Socks, returns to CBBC and iPlayer with twenty more fun-filled episodes from Monday, November 13, as Andy and the Band rise to their biggest challenge yet – saving Planet Rock! But of course, it’s never straight forward when it comes to the Odd Socks – with typically hilarious results.

Also rocking up for the ride is the band’s new manager, Emerald, played by teenaged drumming sensation and global internet phenomenon Nandi Bushell in her first lead acting role. And, proving that Andy and the Odd Socks are the sock ‘n’ rollers that everybody wants to gig with, are guest stars: legendary rocker turned children’s tv star Sir Brian May; Pussycat Doll and presenter Kimberly Wyatt; legendary Lioness Ella Toone; comedy actor Nina Wadia; and much-loved TV chef Rustie Lee.

In this third series, Planet Rock is in distress due to a lack of pure, honest rock music coming from Earth and the Godfather of Rock (Sir Brian May) is very concerned. He feels the solution may lie with Andy and the Odd Socks and the upcoming Battle of the Bands competition. But his Goddaughter Emerald (Nandi Bushell) is already one step ahead of him and sets off for earth in her rock pod to help out. Can Emerald help our heroes triumph at the Battle of the Bands, despite stiff competition from sneaky Sandy and the Same Socks? Well, the future of rock depends on it (no pressure!).

Meanwhile, Andy and the Band still have to meet the daily demands of their family, fans and friends. From getting sucked into a computer game to staging a fictional court case and investigating the theft of some prized vegetables to stopping a time-travelling pirate in his tracks, no odd job is too odd for the Odd Socks as they embark upon a myriad of musical missions.

Andy Day says: “We’re back with more mayhem, more epic oddsocky tunes, great guest stars and more cheesy puffs for Whiff! This series there is a narrative that runs through all of the episodes which reaches an explosive crescendo at the end when we HAVE to win the Battle of the Bands because the future of rock depends on it! Do we do it? You’ll have to watch and see!”

Nandi Bushell, who rose to prominence after jamming with Lenny Kravitz and appearing on stage with rock royalty The Foo Fighters, says: “I have never performed a speaking acting role before so playing Emerald in Andy and the Band was the perfect first role for me. Working with Brian May was a dream come true! He is genuinely one of the nicest people I have ever met. He let me play his guitar and gave me a few lessons when we were on set and made me feel really special.”

Described as “modern day Monkees”, madcap musicians Andy and the Odd Socks (Andy (vocals), Rio (guitar), Moxy (drums), Blu (bass) and Cousin Mac (keyboard)) have won the hearts and minds of children and adults everywhere since Andy and the Band first made its debut during lockdown.

The band has rocked out countless venues around the country including appearances at Glastonbury, Bestival and at the Eurovision Village in Liverpool. And as ambassadors for Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day (Monday 13 November), they continue to spread a message of inclusivity and respect and that children should embrace their individuality.

Andy and the Band is executive produced by Tamsin Skan and Jon Turner and by Lucy Pryke (BBC). It is made by Ninja Pig Productions for the BBC.