Olivia Colman joked she should “definitely” stick to her “day job” after recording a song for BBC Children In Need.
The Oscar-winning actress, who plays Queen Elizabeth II in the forthcoming third series of Netflix’s The Crown, is one of a number of celebrities to appear on the Got It Covered album.
She is joined by former Broadchurch co-stars David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Shaun Dooley, as well as her on-screen sister Helena Bonham Carter, who plays Princess Margaret on The Crown.
Luke Evans, Suranne Jones, Adrian Lester, Jim Broadbent and Himesh Patel have also taken part, with each star picking a song of personal significance for the record.
Colman chose to record Glory Box by Somerset trip-hop group Portishead.
“It was a part of my childhood I suppose – Pudsey,” she said of her involvement in the campaign. “So I thought it was a great opportunity to be part of it.”
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Olivia Colman Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for ‘The Favourite’ winner Olivia Colman poses in the press room during the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2019
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Olivia Colman attends the World Premiere of ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ (2017)
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Flowers (2017)
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The Night Manager (2016)
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Fleabag (2016)
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London Road (2015)
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Olivia Colman attends the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards at Theatre Royal in 2014
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Rev (2014)
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Olivia Colman with the Supporting Actress Award at the 2013 Arqiva British Academy Television Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, London
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This is Jinsy (2012)
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Run (2012)
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Twenty Twelve (2012)
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Actress Olivia Colman photographed at the Union Club in 2012
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The Crown (2018)
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The Favourite (2018)
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Les Miserables (2019)
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Olivia Colman attends the EE British Academy Film Awards 2019 at Royal Albert Hall
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The Favourite (2018)
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Olivia Colman attends the official viewing and after party of The Golden Globe Awards hosted by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2019
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Olivia Colman Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for ‘The Favourite’ winner Olivia Colman poses in the press room during the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2019
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Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
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Broadchurch: Series 3 (2017)
ITV
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Broadchurch: Series 3 (2017)
ITV
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Olivia Colman attends the World Premiere of ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ (2017)
Dave Benett
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Flowers (2017)
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Flowers (2017)
Channel 4
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The Night Manager (2016)
BBC
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Fleabag (2016)
BBC
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Broadchurch: Series 2 (2015)
ITV
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London Road (2015)
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Olivia Colman attends the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards at Theatre Royal in 2014
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Rev (2014)
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Rev (2014)
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The Secrets (2014)
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Olivia Colman with the Supporting Actress Award at the 2013 Arqiva British Academy Television Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, London
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The Thirteenth Tale (2013)
BBC
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Mr. Sloane (2013)
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Mr. Sloane (2013)
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The Suspicions of Mr Wincher II (2013)
ITV
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This is Jinsy (2012)
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Run (2012)
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Accused (2012)
BBC
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Twenty Twelve (2012)
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Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
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Actress Olivia Colman photographed at the Union Club in 2012
Rebecca Reid
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Tyrannosaur (2011)
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Exile (2011)
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Exile (2011)
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Beautiful People (2008)
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Hot Fuzz (2007)
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That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006)
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She added: “I think I should definitely stick to my day job! It’s really hard and it’s really scary, especially when you are aware of your limitations – but all for a good cause.”
An accompanying 90-minute film follows the stars as they record the album at the famous Abbey Road and Rak studios to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
The stars worked with record producers and songwriters Guy Chambers and Jonathan Quarmby and vocal coach Mark De-Lisser.
Children In Need: Got It Covered is due for release on November 1. The accompanying documentary will air on BBC One at 7.30pm on Wednesday October 30.
With additional reporting by Press Association.
