doodlebug

Thomas, who is married to Nolan, has produced all of his films going back to his short “Doodlebug.”

Charlotte Little, who owns Doodlebug, a card and gift shop in Cwmbran, said trading had been unpredictable since reopening, and the figures mirrored her experience.

"My first posting was London district - the bombing was still going on and I saw the first 'doodlebug' fall," she said.

While stationed in Liverpool as a Royal Air Force physical training instructor, a doodlebug landed near Max, perforating his eardrums and leading to a spell laid up in hospital.

“I would buy you all them cakes, doodlebug,” said Grandfather Burke.