Bristol's Wallace and Gromit have been chosen as the most inspirational figures in the creative arts world. The duo beat-off competition from Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys who came second, and the cartoon band Gorillaz.
Creator Nick Park, said: "We've never made the films for any specific audience - it's extremely rewarding the films inspires this age group."
The poll by Noise, an arts and media festival, asked 16-25 year-olds who or what inspired them in creative arts.
'Unexpected result'
In fourth place was "society" as a whole. JK Rowling's schoolboy wizard Harry Potter was fifth, ahead of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley.
Big Brother and David Beckham made up the top 10.
Big Brother lovebirds Chantelle and Preston also made an appearance - chosen ahead of Tony Blair and Stella McCartney.
Organisers of the Noise arts and media festival, said: "The result is not what we were expecting. This is a truly striking results because it shows that British youth have a strongly defined idea of what creativity is.
"They admire this abiding creative British brand which is recognised internationally."
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