1980s British Kids TV
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- CreatorJoseph BarberaWilliam HannaStarsScatman CrothersJoe E. RossKathy GoriA kung-fu-fighting pup and his snickering cat sidekick battle crime.
- CreatorOliver PostgatePeter FirminStarsOliver PostgateSandra KerrJohn FaulknerBagpuss and his friends are toys in a turn of the century shop for 'found things'. When young Emily brings them a new object, the toys come to life to work out what the strange new thing could possibly be.
- StarsAdrian HovenManfred SeipoldMartin HalmA young Viking Boy goes with his Father and his crew on journies.
- StarsChris TarrantSally JamesJohn AsherOriginally a Midlands-only "links" programme presented by Chris Tarrant and John Asher, Tiswas is chiefly remembered for evolving into a nationally broadcast comedy show with Chris joined by Sally James, Bob Carolgees and Lenny Henry.
- CreatorRoger HargreavesStarsArthur LoweCharlayne WoodardStuart K. RobinsonThe Mr Men are a whole host of brightly colored characters that live in Misterland. All of them have names like Mr Happy, Mr Clumsy and Mr Greedy and their appearance and personality match their name. Narrated by Arthur Lowe.
- 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.
- CreatorJim HensonJack BurnsStarsJim HensonFrank OzRichard HuntKermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
- StarsAdrian DannattDiana FairfaxMichael McVeyWilliam and his friends constantly get into mischief, defying adults and Violet Elizabeth Bott despite the trouble it causes, showing that boys will be boys.
- 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.
- CreatorJoe RubyKen SpearsStarsGary OwensFrank WelkerRon FeinbergThe adventures of a robotic dog superhero who proves as much a hindrance as to his master, the Blue Falcon.
- StarsJohn Le MesurierMaggie HendersonThe adventures of a little boy called Bod, who lives in a town with his friends Aunt Flo, P.C. Copper, Frank the Postman and Farmer Barleymow. Each episode also featured Alberto Frog and his Amazing Animal Band.
- StarsOlwen GriffithsAnthony JacksonOliver PostgateIn the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam and Dai Station. Their pride is Ivor, the steam engine with a will of his own and a penchant for such things as looking after dragons in his firebox.
- CreatorJulie HolderStarsGay SoperThe adventures of a family of cute, furry creatures - The Flumps. Grandpa Flump, Ma and Pa Flump, their eldest son Perkin, daughter Posie and youngest son Pootle. Each episode contains fun songs and a story from the 'Big Book'.
- 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.
- StarsNoel EdmondsKeith ChegwinJohn CravenSaturday morning children's show which as well as having music and guests also had kids phone in and swap toys with each other.
- StarsNicholas HammondRobert F. SimonChip FieldsWith the powers given by the bite of a radioactive spider, a young man fights crime as a wall-crawling superhero.
- CreatorJoe RubyKen SpearsStarsMel BlancGary OwensLaurel PageThe adventures of a superhero caveman and a trio of female amateur detectives.
- StarsMatthew LabyorteauxJ.R. MillerJolie NewmanChildren adventure show about the Red Hand Gang, a group of friends who, together have weekly adventures.
- StarsStuart OrganGwyneth PowellLee CornesThe long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives.
- StarsAlan YoungKeye LukeRonnie SchellA five-member superhero team called G-Force fights to defend Earth and its space colonies from the threat of the planet Spectra.
- StarsMarcus HarrisGary RussellJennifer ThanischModern adaptation of Enid Blyton's adventure stories about Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog.
- CreatorDuane PooleDick RobbinsStarsTed CassidyDon MessickHilly HicksThe crew of the research vessel, The Calico, investigate strange phenomena and often meet menaces that force them to summon Godzilla to help.
- StarsFrank WelkerBart BravermanSusan BluA teenage werewolf and his friends investigate mysteries.
- StarsCasey KasemDon MessickHeather NorthThe adventures of the mystery solving dog and his nephew.
- StarsHans ClarinStanislaw KwasniakStanislaw WyszynskiA stop-motion animated children's television series, often referred to as the Fuzzy Felt Moomins, based on the stories and illustrations by the Finnish author Tove Jansson.
- StarsJon PertweeJeremy AustinCharlotte ColemanChildren's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee), a scarecrow who comes to life.
- CreatorDorrell McGowanStarsLondonHarvey AtkinAllan RoyalThe wandering adventures of an intelligent German shepherd dog.
- StarsMichael StaintonGeorgina MelvilleAshley KnightMetal Mickey was a robot built by young Ken to do chores around the house. Ken was the eldest child of a typical British family--well, almost typical. Metal Mickey was endowed with a number of magic powers, which enabled it to battle aliens, travel through time, survive extreme temperatures, and other outlandish situations. Mostly Metal Mickey just caused trouble for the Wilburforces, but the family loved him anyway.
- StarsRobin ParkinsonIan AllenJohn ThirtleMr Spoon and his family live on Junk Planet. He travels in his baked bean tin spaceship across blanket sky to Button Moon. There he meets many strange characters and watches stories unfold on other planets using his telescope.
- CreatorPeyoStarsDon MessickDanny GoldmanLucille BlissThe Smurfs are tiny blue creatures that live in mushroom houses in a peaceful forest. They repeatedly try to outwit Gargamel, an evil sorcerer, his apprentice, Scruple, and his mangy cat, Azrael.
- CreatorBrian CosgroveMark HallStarsDavid JasonTerry ScottEdward KelseyDanger Mouse, the greatest secret agent in the world, must follow Colonel K's orders (and try not to break Professor Squawkencluck's inventions) to foil Baron Greenback's and his henchman Stiletto's plans.
- CreatorDennis MarksStan LeeSteve DitkoStarsHans ConriedSally JulianJerry DexterSpider-Man battles crime in New York City with the help of Iceman and Firestar.
- CreatorJohn CunliffeStarsKen BarrieCarole BoydMelissa SindenThis classic children's series follows the adventures of everyone's favourite postman as he carries out his mail rounds in the village of Greendale.
- StarsMayumi TanakaMatt BirmanSumi ShimamotoTo return home and restore his cursed crew, a great hero of space and his child companions must find the Kingdom of Hades against all evil opposition.
- StarsEduardo JoverGloria CámaraManuel PeiróIn 17th century France, young Dogtanian travels to Paris to fulfill his ambition to become one of the King's Musketeers. He befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis and falls in love with Juliette. A doggy version of the tale.
- 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.
- StarsTom WynerGregory SnegoffKen'ichi OgataA furry version of Jules Verne's classic adventure story of a British gentleman's challenge to circumnavigate the world in 80 days.
- CreatorAndrew DaviesStarsCharlotte ColemanJohn BirdLynda La PlanteMarmalade Atkins is the naughtiest girl in the world. In fact, she's so wicked that her parents and social worker decide that the only thing to do with her is to blast her into space. But, knowing Marmalade, it's not going to be that easy!
- StarsJanice ChaikelsonAdrian KnightMichael RudderA trio of kids must search throughout 16th Century South America for personal answers linked to the legendary El Dorado.
- StarsAndrea ArnoldNick StaversonNeil BuchananKids TV show set in a house (#73) with presenters as characters. Each episode featured music, cartoons and ongoing storylines in various comedic situations and adventures. Focused on fun and entertainment for young viewers.
- StarsJohn ErwinAlan OppenheimerLinda GaryThe most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
- CreatorJean ChalopinAndy HeywardBruno BianchiStarsDon AdamsHolly BergerFrank WelkerA bumbling cyborg inspector outfitted with an array of bizarre gadgets pursues the criminal organization M.A.D., all while his precocious niece and dog do the real investigative work.
- CreatorJim HensonStarsKaren PrellGerard ParkesKathryn MullenThe adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.
- CreatorMark EvanierStarsWillie AamesDon MostAdam RichA group of kids are thrown into a fantasy world where they must search for a way home, armed with magic weapons that an evil tyrant wants.
- StarsRoss Bagdasarian Jr.Janice KarmanFrank WelkerThree chipmunk brothers named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore have been adopted by and are living with Dave (human). Each episode finds them getting into trouble and new and unusual situations.
- CreatorGerry AndersonStarsJeremy HitchenDenise BryerAnne RidlerThe missions of a planetary defense organization dedicated to protecting Earth from a Martian menace.
- CreatorMike YoungStarsDerek GriffithsPeter HawkinsJon PertweeAn ordinary teddy bear comes to life and becomes a superhero.
- CreatorJohn GeeringStarsGraeme GardenBill OddieTim Brooke-TaylorBananaman, a young boy named Eric, transforms into a super-strong hero by eating bananas. His crow friend provides bananas. As Bananaman, he battles villains while keeping his alter-ego secret from others.
- StarsDenyse AlexanderIan KirkbyChristopher BigginsA series of plays for children which featured the supernatural frequently and science fiction occasionally.
- 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!
- CreatorBritt AllcroftPhilip D. FehrleRoss HastingsStarsMichael AngelisKeith WickhamMichael BrandonThis series follows the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his engine friends on the Island of Sodor.
- CreatorHenry OrensteinStarsFrank WelkerPeter CullenCorey BurtonTwo opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.
- StarsMichael BellB.J. WardFrank WelkerThe Snorks are playful, multicolored underwater creatures that use their built-in snorkels to dart about and make music.
- CreatorTerry BrainCharlie MillsStarsWilliam RushtonNick Shipley3D plasticine animation, featuring Berk, a blue creature who lives as servant to the unseen 'Thing Upstairs' in an ancient castle. Every time the trap door opens a new adventure begins for Berk and his pals; Boni (a talking skull) and Drutt (a mischievous spider)!
- StarsRichard PearsonPeter SallisMichael HordernBased on the characters created by Kenneth Grahame, this award winning animated series follows the adventures of Mole (Richard Pearson) as he leaves home to discover the world. Mole finds friendship with Rat (Peter Sallis), Badger (Sir Michael Hordern), and Toad (David Jason), and together they face the terrors of the Wild Wood.
- CreatorJohn WyndhamStarsJames HazeldineCarol DrinkwaterAndrew EllamsA story centered on a young schoolboy and his strange relationship with an extraterrestrial entity.
- CreatorJean ChalopinMichael ReavesStarsLisa LindgrenKaleena KiffDavid CoburnA teen stunt car team secretly fights crime with the help of their artificially intelligent cars.
- 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.
- StarsBob McFaddenLarry KenneyEarl HammondA team of humanoid cats fight evil in their adopted home world.
- StarsJune ForayNoelle NorthLorenzo MusicA group of reclusive humanoid bears and a few trusted humans explore their lost heritage and prevent their enemies from exploiting it.
- CreatorKevin GillisStarsMichael MageeLen CarlsonMarvin GoldharThe adventures of a family of Raccoons and their friends.
- StarsGudrun UreIain CuthbertsonBill ShineThe adventures of a super-powered granny who fights crime in her community.
- StarsJim HenshawJames CrannaCree SummerThe young Wicket and his Ewok friends have fantastic adventures on the forest moon of Endor.
- StarsGian SammarcoStephen MooreBill FraserThe misadventures of a nerdish teenage boy as recorded in his personal diary.
- StarsAnthony DanielsGraeme CampbellDan HennesseyThe adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO years before serving the Rebel Alliance. The series features several story arcs and one hour-long special.
- StarsRichard HolianJane LoweSue DevaneyJonny Briggs centers on the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero (played by Richard Holian), his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members.
- StarsStan FrebergBrian CummingsHenry GibsonThis cartoon series followed the adventure of the Wuzzles, colorful and playful creatures that were part one animal, part another.
- StarsAnnie JonesKylie MinogueNicholas EadieA brother and sister move to a Melbourne suburb where they have an old block of land belonging to their ancestors. However, they have to deal with a rich businessman who is trying to buy their land at any cost.
- StarsRoy KinnearSheila WalkerGuy FletcherBertha is the best machine at Spottiswood & Co. When programmed right, she can produce just about anything. All the employees at the factory lover her and almost treat her like a real person.
- StarsMaurice LaMarcheDave CoulierFrank WelkerThe continuing adventures of the staff of the ghost removal service.
- CreatorErika BrueggemannOtmar GutmannStarsCarlo BonomiDavid SantMarcello Magni"Pingu finds himself in tricky and comical situations, but he always learns a lesson. Pingu spends his days with his parents and baby sister, Pinga. Everyone in his town speaks ""Penguinese."" Laugh along and find out what happens.
- StarsLoren LesterLou RichardsSarah PartridgeFour of the greatest comic strip heroes join forces to battle Ming the Merciless.
- 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
- StarsJim BarclayChristopher BurgessJulie FoyChildren's comedy drama about a football team, the Glipton Grasshoppers, and their enthusiastic Geordie manager, Joswell 'Jossy' Blair. The show was written by darts commentator and TV personality Sid Waddell.
- StarsGary MartinPaul DanielsDebbie McGeeA magical children's series about an alien magician called Wizbit who comes to Earth for a year and a day to learn all about our planet. Wizbit, a giant yellow magicians hat, mainly solved puzzles in the city of Puzzleopolis.
- CreatorKevin EastmanPeter LairdDavid WiseStarsCam ClarkeBarry GordonRob PaulsenThe pizza-loving, shell-busting mutant turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, with the guidance of their Sensei Master Splinter, face fierce enemies, save humanity from extinction and battle against life-altering mutations.
- CreatorJymn MagonStarsAlan YoungRussi TaylorTerence McGovernHuey, Dewey, and Louie are in for an epic surprise when they meet their wealthy but reclusive uncle, Scrooge McDuck. The family embark on globe-trotting adventures and treasure hunts, uncover family secrets, and face dangerous enemies.
- CreatorRob LeeDave JonesDave GingellStarsSteven KynmanTegwen TuckerDavid CarlingThe adventures of a community fireman, Sam.
- StarsPat FraleySusan BluErika ScheimerA Native American marshal and his friends keep the peace on the frontier planet of New Texas.
- StarsBarbara GoodsonJan RabsonBill CapizziA bird-themed superhero team battles the threat of Galactor and his minions, an international terrorist organization with advanced technology.
- StarsGian SammarcoSteven MackintoshLuluContinuation of the rites of passage comedy drama about spotty teenager Adrian Mole. Set in the early 1980s, Adrian's mother and father are back together but while they are trying for a baby, they discover that his dad's ex-lover is also pregnant.
- StarsElizabeth SpriggsHugh PollardDavid CraneThe story focuses on the magical adventures of a little boy Simon who befriends a very mischievous witch.
- CreatorTim ChildStarsHugo MyattPaul ValentineClifford NorgateDungeons and Dragons-style show that lets contestants explore a computer-generated fantasy world, with wicked special effects and cunning puzzles.
- StarsSarah GreenePhillip SchofieldPeter SimonChildren's Saturday morning magazine/variety show featuring cartoons, sketches, games, music videos, special guests and features.
- CreatorJim DavisStarsLorenzo MusicThom HugeGregg BergerStories about Garfield the cat, Odie the dog, their owner Jon and the trouble they get into, and Orson the Pig and his adventures on a farm with fellow farm animals.
- StarsBarry ClaytonJack MayBrian TruemanThe misadventures of a vegetarian vampire duck and his servants.
- StarsStanley BaxterClaire SawyerRoland MacLeodMr Majeika is a wizard, sent to "Britland" from the planet Walpurgis because he failed his O-level sorcery exam for the seventeenth time. He drops into the sleepy village of Much Barty, finding a post at St Barty's School in sleepy U.K.
- StarsKieran O'BrienDanny CollierScott FletcherFamily comedy filmed in Bolton about lovable rogue Gruey, who always meant well but frequently got in trouble.
- CreatorJames L. BrooksMatt GroeningSam SimonStarsDan CastellanetaNancy CartwrightHarry ShearerThe satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
- StarsMark MitchellEsben StormRian McLeanTony Twist and his three children--14-year-old twins Pete and Linda and 7-year-old Bronson--move to an old lighthouse on the rugged Australian coast.
- StarsTress MacNeilleCorey BurtonJim CummingsChip and Dale are chipmunks that start a detective agency, Rescue Rangers, with their friends. The gang deals with crimes that are 'too small' for the police to manage.
- CreatorAdele RoseAndrea WonforStarsDaymon BrittonBrett AdamsKerry Ann ChristiansenByker Grove follows the lives and relationships of a group of young people who are members of a youth club.
- CreatorBill MoffatStarsJulia SawalhaDexter FletcherPaul ReynoldsA bunch of kids are to make a newspaper for the young, named "Junior Gazette". The series follows these kids both on job and in private.
- StarsKate LonerganAdam MorrisDanny John-JulesRobin was a cowardly tailor from Kensington, and Marian was the brains behind the Merry Men. With her ruthless band of freedom fighters, Marian seeks to save the villagers of Worksop from the tyrany of King John and his cunning henchman.
- CreatorAndy CunninghamStarsAndy CunninghamJane BassettCarol MacReadyOdd job man Simon Bodger has a highly unusual pet and best friend, a badly behaved, beret-wearing, talking Badger - who LOVES mashed potatoes. Bodger tries a variety of jobs but Badger is always getting him into messy trouble.
- 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.
- CreatorJohn Hunter BlairStarsJohn NoakesPeter PurvesValerie SingletonThe British children's magazine program, which has been running since the late 1950s, targets children between the ages of 6 and 14.
- StarsKeith ChegwinGordon AstleyVivienne McKoneTeams of teenagers battle it out in a pop quiz and activity competitions.
- StarsIain LauchlanJane HardyFeatures Fingermouse learning about different musical instruments from The Music Man, as well as having adventures with other paper finger-puppets.
- CreatorBob BlockStarsKenneth WilliamsRobert SwalesPaul WilceChidren's series set on board the interplanetary merchant ship Voyager in the 25th century.