"Oh, but I do. I really do," Chloe tells him with a bright smile. Poor Malcolm discussing musical aptitude with her has made him a top choice for this venture. Her enthusiasm could probably do with being dialled down a notch or two, but at least it's not borne of cotton candy or any other magical interference.

"Look, you can pick the background - and they're animated," she continues, pointing to a poster detailing said backgrounds as though it's a selling point. "And you can choose the first song."

Yes, Malcolm. The first song.