British Children's Television Programs
A collage of miscellaneous children's television programs from the United Kingdom/Britain.
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- CreatorHarry CorbettStarsMatthew CorbettMarjorie CorbettHarry CorbettChildren's slapstick show with the little bear glove puppet and his friends.
- StarsEric ThompsonThe Magic Ball was yet another children's TV program from the early 1970's. It was all about " well a ball that was MAGIC " !!
- CreatorEdward McLachlanStarsBernard CribbinsErnie CoombsA boy has adventures in a fantasy land of chalk drawings, usually solving problems he inadvertently created on his own chalkboard at home.
- CreatorGrange CalveleyStarsRichard BriersRoobarb the green dog's enthusiasm for inventions and harebrained schemes to liven up life in the garden know no bounds. It's up to Custard the indolent, grinning purple cat, and the rest of the garden animals to make sure nothing comes of them so that their idle tranquility can be preserved, and score points off Roobarb's inflated ego at the same time.
- StarsJoe LynchA wonderfully eccentric series about Chorlton, a happy-go-lucky dragon (named after a suburb of Manchester) who unintentionally foils the evil schemes of a mad Welsh 'Kettle Witch' who tries to stop wheelie people having fun.
- CreatorGrange CalveleyStarsRichard BriersPeter HawkinsSurreal animated series very loosely based upon the story of Noah's Ark. However, rather than the animals 'going in two by two' they are a single animal with two heads. Noah's wife Nelly saves the day with her knitting.
- CreatorEdward KayStarsBrian TruemanKate Murray-HendersonWhen Jamie shines his Magic Torch on the floor of his bedroom a hole appears, leading Jamie and Wordsworth the sheepdog to the psychedelic fantasy world of Cuckooland.
- CreatorJeffrey O'KellyStarsPeter UstinovUlli PhilippLambert HamelThe fantastic adventures of a friendly doctor and his friends.
- StarsKenneth WilliamsA series of 5 minute cartoons about a group of inhabitants of a forest. Willo the Wisp is a sprite formed from gas who narrates each story. Other characters included Evil Edna (a witch shaped like a TV), Mavis (a rather overweight fairy), The Moog, The Argonauts (strange alien things that flew around in a mushroom), etc.
- CreatorStan HaywardStarsBob GodfreyHenry's Cat is a whimsical cartoon series that follows the adventures of a small yellow feline and his friends. Henry's Cat is the typical cat, loving nothing better than to eat and to sleep. He has recently developed a cult following in student circles, possibly due to the similarities in lifestyles led!
- StarsBernard CribbinsEnter the fun prehistoric world of Moschops the Therapsid and all his dinosaur friends in this classic 80s British children's animated series. Voiced by Bernard Cribbins.
- StarsRoy Kinnear"Towser is smart (but not too smart). Towser is brave (well, resourceful anyway)...". Towser is a sweet tenacious terrier created by prolific artist and author Tony Ross. He was brought into animated life with the help of the equally prolific David McKee and King Rollo Films - Mr McKee being the creator of Mr. Benn, of course. Towser dwelled in a semi-medieval world, where there were castles and all the expected chivalrous characters and furnishings yet there were also comfy armchairs and suitcases and modern accouterments. A seemingly odd mix then, but it all gels perfectly and each tiny tale features a little pinch of irony, a tiny twist to savour. Towser's close pals include a king known only as The King, a cat called Sadie and The Owl, and his esoteric adventures introduced us to the likes of The Terrible Thing, Dr. Smelly, Goblin Gobble, The Lion, Captain Rat, Sir Lance, The Witch, an alien, and most bizarrely of all, a strange blue beaky-bird called Nosey Parker. Towser is noticeable for having been narrated by the late actor Roy Kinnear.
- CreatorKate CanningStarsSean ArnoldAlistair McGowanRoberto ZencaAn over-privileged fat feline is forced to live in the wild, where he befriends the forest animals.
- CreatorPeter MaddocksStarsPeter HawkinsSusan SheridanTwo Scottish children discover that not only is The Loch Ness Monster real - but that there is a whole family of 'Nessie'. Most of the yellow creatures are named after a personality trait like Eager-Ness, Sad-Ness or Silly-Ness.
- StarsRichard BriersBrian WildeBrian TruemanA children's animation following time traveller Alias who gets trapped in the middle ages and adopts the persona of a Jester to fit in with his surroundings whilst trying to find a way home.
- StarsTimothy WestPrunella ScalesMike AmattSeries aimed at preschoolers. The show creator, Mike Amatt, also acts himself with his dog Mop and cat Smiff. The show used a portmanteau format with a small cartoon show embedded inside a narrative.
- CreatorPeter MaddocksStarsPeter HawkinsSusan SheridanA diminutive, talking 'Jumbo' jet-plane called Jimbo often infuriates the airport controller.. His pals include other talking planes and ground vehicles like Tommy Tow-Truck.
- StarsNeil InnesKate LeeRichard RobinsonBased on the learn-to-read book series "Puddle Lane" by Sheila McCullagh. A Magician, living in a mansion at the end of Puddle Lane, tells stories about his neighbours with the aid of his cauldron.
- CreatorMelvyn JacobsonStarsNeil InnesThis features toys which have been thrown in a factory reject bin but come to life and have adventures. This time though they are dolls and, rather than becoming superheroes and saving fellow beings, they show young viewers the important moral that even those who get rejected by others can still have fun
- CreatorTerry WardStarsRobin BaileyChristopher SandfordJill ShillingThere is Pip, always ready for adventure and his clever little sister Daisy, Grandad who has a remarkable old shed full of everything anyone could possibly need.
- CreatorSara BorSimon BorStarsGeorge ColeDennis WatermanSheila HydeTube Mice was a short lived but popular cartoon TV series from 1988 about four mice - Vernon, Toaster, Squeak and Bubble, who live at Oxford Circus Tube Station in London. They would have hilarious adventures each day and furnish their homes with odds and ends dropped by the humans passing through the station. Episodes were around five minutes long and were shown on CITV until late 1990. A video was released in 1993 but is rare now and unavailable.
- StarsSpike MilliganThe adventures of a family of rats living in a hole in the wall in the house of British entertainer Danny La Rue.
- CreatorIvor WoodStarsMichael WilliamsJohn WellsBarbara Leigh-HuntA clown named Charlie Chalk arrives on the island of Merrytwit after falling asleep on his boat. He befriends the inhabitants of the island and gets into many adventures.
- StarsRicky DiamondTrish CookeSue MonroeEducational pre-school fun with classic characters such as Why Bird, Peggy Patch and Poppy.
- StarsMartin JarvisWith his suitcase full of dress-up clothes, Huxley Pig can do anything, go anywhere, and meet anyone he likes. With his friend Sam Seagull, Huxley performs as a clown at the circus, becomes chef for a day, and sails the high seas where he meets "merpigs", while trying to steer clear of Horace the Rat. This scheming rodent will try anything to spoil the fun of Huxley and Sam, but usually comes off second best.
- StarsSu PollardPeter HawkinsTabitha St. GermainThe adventures of a mischievous schoolgirl who loves to draw.
- CreatorBob SynesStarsPat SharpMartina GrantMelanie GrantTV game show for kids. Two teams compete against each other for the chance to enter the final game, the funhouse, where they collect prizes on the way through.
- CreatorEdward KayStarsLuluTony RobinsonTabitha St. GermainTired of performing in the circus and longing for home, Nellie the elephant packs her trunk and begins the journey back to her herd.
- StarsSimon CadellThe adventures of an accident-prone elephant called Bump and his friends, Munch the tortoise, Whizzer the mouse, McDuff the dog and his best friend Birdie.
- CreatorJohn CunliffeStarsRobin StevensRebecca NaganJohn CunliffeRosie and Jim are two rag dolls that magically come to life when no-one is looking. They explore different aspects of Great Britain as they travel along the canal network aboard the narrow-boat "Ragdoll" with the boat's owner.
- StarsGary WilmotJessica MartinPeter SallisAnimated adventures set on Junglie Island with a host of animal friends.
- CreatorSara BorSimon BorNigel LangdonStarsCaptain SensibleFar away and over the horizon is the upside down, inside out world of Frootie Tootie, where the Apple Juice Fountains splash away all day and the Pineapple Mountain climbs high towards the sun in the sky.
- StarsPeter HawkinsKate LeeTony RobinsonA British animation series about two toucan detectives named Zippi and Zac, who flew around the world solving cases on their flying devices. Mysterious trails often lead to their aeronautical adversaries, the Mad Ducks.
- CreatorTony CollingwoodStarsJay BrazeauVenus TerzoIan James CorlettOne of the three dream-themed cartoons from the early 1990s (the others being Midnight Patrol and The Dreamstone). This particular series follows dream patrols Captain Zed and P.J. as they work to patrol the Dream Time skies and operate out of Dream Base. Together, they enter the subconsciousness of various kids, keeping their slumber and dreams from being disrupted by The Nightmares, Snort and Mutter.
- StarsNiamh CusackEnn ReitelMary Jane BoweAn animated series, telling the story of many beloved Beatrix Potter characters.
- StarsDennis WatermanBruce ForsythKate RobbinsYoung boy Algernon goes on adventures with a bird from his picture book.
- CreatorHilary HaytonStarsVictoria WoodRevolves around Rosie, a sensible but cheerful dog who's teaching her friend, Ruff, a rather naughty dog, lessons and morals.
- StarsDerek GriffithsChristopher Crocodile left Mudagascar for Muddytown and eats peanut butter and custard. Christopher helps the people of Muddy Town with his ingenious inventions.
- StarsGriff Rhys JonesTV adaptation of the popular series of children's books about the comical adventures of two skeletons and their skeletal dog.
- StarsRob RackstrawPhilbert the forgetful, enthusiastic and silly frog embarks on adventures along his many friends in Noggit Wood.
- StarsWilliam Vanderpuye
- CreatorAnne WoodStarsRobin StevensAndrew DavenportVéronique DéroulèdeThree rag doll puppets live together in a countryside cottage: Tilly, a French girl, with red hair, who speaks in basic French; Tom, a blue haired boy with glasses; and Tiny, the green-haired youngest Tot.
- StarsRichard PearceJeremy NicholasRay LonnenMini episodes of a cartoon helicopter.
- CreatorBritt AllcroftStarsPatrick BreenBritt AllcroftThe amazing, magical adventures of a special little elephant and his friends.
- StarsGriff Rhys JonesBased on the books 'Monty the Dog who wears glasses', the eponymous Monty gets into various adventures, often in the pursuit of his favorite food, sausages.
- StarsKate RobbinsThe menu at Claudia's Caribou Kitchen is really wild. She has to think of all the different things that the animals in Barkabout like to eat. Special bamboo for Mrs. Panda, ants for Abe the Anteater and plenty of greens for Tom Tortoise who is The Caribou Kitchen's slowest waiter. The wildlife in the town of Barkabout have some really special skills, Betty Beaver is the local carpenter, Kevin Chameleon is the interior decorator and Hector Hippopotamus runs the fruit and vegetable shop and they each use these skills to help one another. In this way pre-school children learn good lessons in life, whether that be sharing, telling the truth or how to welcome new friends as acted out by the many crazy animal characters of Caribou Kitchen.
- StarsCarole BoydJonathan KyddTeddy Trucks is a transport company run by a loyal team of bears. With Boss Bear at the helm, follow the team of drivers on their special deliveries and of course a stop at Rosie's Cafe for tea.
- CreatorJoe Austen
- CreatorRoger HargreavesStarsJill ShillingGordon PetersRon RubinAdventures of the famous Mr. Men and Little Miss characters featuring the voices of Gordon Peters and Jill Shilling in the UK. Released in the US under the title "The Mr. Men Show", with dubbed voices and live action sections.
- StarsMatthew CorbettBrenda LongmanLarry DannMatthew Corbett runs a shop in Manchester with fun, mischievous puppets Sooty, Sweep, Soo and Little Cousin Scampi.
- CreatorIvan JonesStarsPhil CoolAdapted from Ivan Jones' best-selling books and originally broadcast in 1998 as a 13-episode animated series for the UK's ITV. Zot the Dog tells the tale of Zot, a good-hearted, fun-loving but rather bouncy dog and his best pal, Clive.
- StarsJim BroadbentDavid HoltKate HarbourA family-friendly animated television series based on the children's picture book series written and illustrated by Nick Butterworth tells the stories about Percy the Park Keeper and all of his animal friends.
- CreatorMike FurnessIain RussellStarsJim NortonJim McManusCaroline BernsteinA deeply silly show about treacle mining. Beautiful stop-motion animation with jokes that work for both kids and adults.
- CreatorRobin LyonsAndrew OffilerStarsNigel PlanerMollie SugdenKenneth WallerThe animated adventures of a young reindeer, his family and friends.
- StarsSusie BlakeRob RackstrawJimmy HibbertThe animated adventures of Sooty, Sweep, Soo and Little Cousin Scampi.
- StarsJane HorrocksJulie ZwillichAdventures of paint-like creatures who live in Paintbox Land.
- StarsJoanna LumleyBob HoskinsAndrew SachsTwo toys, a rag doll and a teddy bear, try to find their way home after their owner threw them away while having many misadventures along the way.
- StarsRonnie CorbettTimbuctoo tell the stories of a group of animals, each of whom is named after the sound that they make.
- StarsCharlotte BellamyAngie GreavesSteven KynmanEnter the world of "Construction Site," a special place beyond the fence where, through the antics and adventures of trucks and construction machines, children are exposed to important messages about the nature of learning, thinking, and behaving. Children learn along with Digs and his friends as they explore strategies and behaviors for learning and doing their best. Together, they discover that we can all think smarter and learn better.
- StarsRuss AbbotCharlotte BellamyChris JarvisJoin Buddy the breakdown truck as he helps out all his friends on Dream Street while keeping the mischievous Hot Rodney, Jack Hammer and The Wild Bunch out of trouble.
- StarsRyan JamesRob RackstrawA little boy called Billy has lots of adventures in his imagination.
- StarsStanley Baxter
- CreatorDavid BonnerStarsDavid BonnerRob RackstrawSusan SheridanThe Lampies was created by David Bonner and originally commissioned for 104 episodes by the BBC. The Lampies was broadcast in countries globally and proved a huge success. It is high quality 2d drawn animation, the tagline being: "Wherever There's a Lamp, There's a Lampy!" and children all across the world were convinced they'd spotted one in a lamppost, a light bulb or even a bicycle lamp! It follows the adventures of a brigade of Lampies, small people who live in and operate lamppost HO32 - a finer buck of rapscallions you would ever see (or not, as the case may be!. Their arch Nemesis are a group of evil sewer dwellers called 'The Roons', whose sole aim in life is to throw the world into darkness... Their adventures lead them to aeroplanes, lighthouses, farms, ocean going liners, space and even a jam factory. Wherever there were lamps to fix and to stop the Rooms from plunging the world into the dark, you will be sure that a Lampy is never far away. In fact, they say that you are never more that 5 yards from a Lampy. Leader of the HO32 crew is Captain Brightlight, a young and somewhat nervous captain, who is ably helped by his trusty crew. Burnout is an older and very experienced Lampy. He is the engineer and can fix hust about anything. Charge is a bumbling and slightly arrogant junior officer. Contact is the comms girl and Spotlight is the elder-statesLampy, who is lookout. Her job is to ensure that the photo-electric cell is kept clear at all times. (Although being a little older, she sometimes sneaks a quick nap). The younger contingent are Livewire, a young, female Lampy who would rather play with her pet Dustywugg than work, any day!
- StarsJudy BennettGary MartinRichard PearceThis fun children's puppet show follows the adventures of farmyard animals Baa Baa, Woof Woof, Quack Quack and Oink and Oinky with a little help from Moo Moo and Neigh Neigh.
- StarsCarrigan van de MerweKim GoodyDashiell TateTwo furry aliens travel to different planets, where they solve a unique problem.
- StarsFearne CottonStephen MulhernNaomi WilkinsonAn arts and crafts show for children hosted by Stephen Mulharn and Ferne Cotton.
- CreatorBridget ApplebyStarsLes DennisTeresa GallagherAnthony McPartlinEngie Benjy the engine doctor helps solve his friends' problems in a fantastic, colourful world.
- StarsRobert LindsayFrances de la TourRupert GarnseyThe continuing story of a little boy's first ever friendship - with a ten foot tall, talking bear.
- StarsBen TibberEllie BeavenJoel PittsBased on the best-selling books, this charming series explores the magical world of four young ghosts who live and play in a huge, rambling castle.
- StarsHugh Terry
- StarsRob RackstrawMarc SilkJanet JamesWelcome to the world seen through the eyes of a six-year-old kid; a small boy dressed in T-shirt and shorts with an explosive imagination, who laps up information from books and television and completely reorganises it in his own head.
- CreatorWill BrentonIain LauchlanStarsTeresa GallagherColleen DaleyRegina ReaganA twin brother and sister believe that their newly born baby brother is actually an alien who is preparing the way for an invasion from outer space.
- CreatorKathryn CaveChris RiddellStarsLee TockarMichael DobsonIan James CorlettTwo creatures, one named "Something", the other named "Something Else" try to co-exist peacefully despite the fact that they are complete opposites. Imagine The Odd Couple as if it were done by Dr. Suess and you've got the basic idea.
- StarsRichard BriersIn this reboot of the 1974 classic, Roobarb and Custard Too follows a dog and cat that go on many crazy adventures.
- CreatorFrancesca SimonStarsLizzie WaterworthTamsin HeatleyEmma TateHorrible Henry, he lives an unfair life and feels that the rest of the world is against him and maintains a constant war with the adults.
- CreatorDavid FineAlison SnowdenRichard StarzakStarsJustin FletcherJohn SparkesRichard WebberShaun The Sheep is a cheeky and mischievous sheep at Mossy Bottom farm who's the leader of the flock and always plays slapstick jokes, pranks and causes trouble especially on Farmer X and his grumpy guide dog, Bitzer.
- StarsChris EdgerleyJenny JonesCat SandionHi-5 is a high energy and fully entertaining Television Show. Presented by Chris, Cat, Luke, Emma, & Jenny, they shares stories and teach through song and dance. Join in with the gang and have fun.
- StarsJosie LawrenceAlfie FieldMartyn EllisBased on the colourful books by award-winning illustrator David Wojtowycz. Fun with Claude takes a quirky and comical look at an exciting new world. Claude is a cute, cuddly and mischievous little polar bear.
- CreatorHarry CorbettStarsRichard CadellBrenda LongmanPeter DicksonRichard is in charge of running Slater's Holiday Park and things are bound to go wrong when Sooty, Sweep and Soo are around!
- StarsNigel PilkingtonErika PooleJohn WinchesterYAn amusing live-action series set in the fantasy world of Hairyland that follows the fun-loving adventures of the chaotically-comic family, the Ha Ha Hairies. The Ha Ha Hairies are a happy-go-lucky family whose lives are full of joy and laughter. There's Ma Ha Ha, Pa Ha Ha, their elastic gymnastic daughter Mini Ha Ha, and the family dog Chihua Ha Ha. Plus there's Nana Ha Ha who lives nearby in her extraordinary Arty Den, and Boris and Boyzie Boo Hoo who live in Chateau Shampoo.
- Pre-School animated series based on the film 'A Street Cat Named Bob.
- StarsJess Lloyd-JonesGiles AbbottHelen ClappHave you ever wondered how fruit and vegetables grow? So have Barney and Pippa. They join their Grampy and his friends at the Sunny Bank Gardens where they play, learn and grow their own fruit and vegetables - and have amazing adventures along the way!
- StarsShayla McCormackCassius ThompsonMia TurrentMia and her two best friends, Oskar and Tilde, as they go into their imaginary land to find creative solutions and learn life lessons that can be applied in the real world.
- StarsNylan ParthipanMia SwamiNathanLogan AultmanIt tells the story of a preteen who cares for a community of animals.