UK KIDS TV : What we watched in the 1980s
by The_Invisible_Dog | created - 08 Feb 2012 | updated - 10 months ago | PublicSome we loved, some we watched simply because there was nothing better on. Still, it was a golden age of kids TV before things got all wacky, soul-less, full of 200mph epilepsy-inducing editing and teenage presenters. All hail to the gentler, lovingly crafted worlds of Jonny Morris, Derek Griffiths, Oliver Postgate, Tony Hart, Johnny Ball etc etc..
ps - omissions are inevitable - let me know any classics i missed and i'll put them on
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1. Ivor the Engine (1975–1977)
5 min | Animation, Family
In 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 ... See full summary »
Stars: Olwen Griffiths, Anthony Jackson, Oliver Postgate, David Edwards
Votes: 253
2. Bagpuss (1974)
15 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A melancholic children's animation from the 'Smallfilms' team of Postgate and Firmin. Bagpuss and his friends are toys in a turn of the century shop for 'found things'. When young Emily ... See full summary »
Stars: Oliver Postgate, Sandra Kerr, John Faulkner, Emily Firmin
Votes: 612
3. The Clangers (1969–1974)
10 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
The series chronicled the melancholically funny lives of the Clangers, a flutey-voiced family of woolen, knitted aliens living below the surface of a knobbly little planet far out in space.... See full summary »
Star: Oliver Postgate
Votes: 478
4. Willo the Wisp (1981– )
5 min | Animation, Family
A 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 ... See full summary »
Star: Kenneth Williams
Votes: 256
5. Belle and Sebastian (1965–1970)
26 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Mountain-based adventures of a young boy and his dog in a small village in the southern Alps.
Stars: Mehdi El Glaoui, Edmond Beauchamp, Maurice Poli, Jean-Michel Audin
Votes: 194
6. Bod (1975– )
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Family, Music
The 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.
Stars: John Le Mesurier, Maggie Henderson
Votes: 104
7. The Amazing Adventures of Morph (1980–1981)
5 min | Animation, Family
The Gobbledygook spouting, shape-shifting little Plasticine man who first appeared in the 1977 arty TV show "Take Hart" gets his own series. Morph, his pet nailbrush and naughty "twin" Chas have all sorts of adventures.
Star: Tony Hart
Votes: 78
8. Animal Magic (1962–1984)
30 min | Family
Children's series looking at the world of animals.
Stars: Johnny Morris, Keith Shackleton, Tony Soper, Terry Nutkins
Votes: 49
9. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Kermit the Frog and his friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 18,014
10. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 9,471
11. Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.
Stars: Karen Prell, Gerard Parkes, Kathryn Mullen, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 5,220
12. The Storyteller (1987– )
225 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.
Stars: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway
Votes: 3,232
13. The Flumps (1976– )
Animation, Family
The 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'.
Star: Gay Soper
Votes: 162
14. Button Moon (1980– )
11 min | Family
Mr 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.
Star: Robin Parkinson
Votes: 440
15. The Magic Roundabout (1964– )
5 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cult classic children's animated series about a group of human and animal characters that gather at the roundabout / carousel in the park. Although the original series is French there are multiple dubbed versions from other countries.
Stars: Jacques Bodoin, Serge Danot, Micheline Dax, Bernard Haller
Votes: 188
17. Mr Benn (1971–2005)
15 min | Animation, Family
Mr Benn is the ordinary, bowler-hatted office worker who lives in the ordinary suburban street of Festive Road. However, when he tries on a costume in a mysterious costume shop, he steps ... See full summary »
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 473
18. Jamie and the Magic Torch (1976–1979)
10 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
When 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.
Stars: Brian Trueman, Kate Murray-Henderson
Votes: 248
19. Trumpton (1967– )
15 min | Animation, Family
A sequel, of sorts, to Camberwick Green but set in the larger, nearby town of Trumpton. Each episode opens with the town hall clock and ends with the fire brigade band playing. Every show tells the story of one of the townsfolk.
Star: Brian Cant
Votes: 250
20. Camberwick Green (1966– )
15 min | Animation, Family
Iconic British children's animated series set in the fictional, picturesque village of the title. Each episode opens with a character emerging from a music box and they will be the central character of the forthcoming story.
Star: Brian Cant
Votes: 227
21. Mr. Men (1974–1978)
7 min | Animation, Short, Family
The 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.
Star: Arthur Lowe
Votes: 257
22. The Munch Bunch (1980– )
Family
String-puppet series featuring the adventures of fruit and vegetable characters who escape from a greengrocer's shop and start a new home in a country garden.
Stars: Judy Bennett, Charles Collingwood
Votes: 17
23. The Shoe People (1987– )
5 min | Animation, Family
This series follows the magical adventures of The Shoe People who live in their own magical land called Shoe Town.
Star: Philip Whitchurch
Votes: 217
24. Pigeon Street (1981– )
15 min | Animation, Family
Much loved British animated series telling the stories of a recurring cast of characters such as a trucker called Long Distance Clara and Mr Baskerville the Detective who all live on Pigeon Street in an unnamed British city.
Stars: George Layton, John Telfer
Votes: 71
25. Rainbow (1972–1992)
22 min | Animation, Family
Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories.
Stars: Geoffrey Hayes, Roy Skelton, Stanley Bates, Rod Burton
Votes: 507
26. Chorlton and the Wheelies (1976– )
12 min | Animation, Family
A 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.
Star: Joe Lynch
Votes: 142
27. The Sooty Show (1968–1992)
30 min | Family
Children's slapstick show with the little bear glove puppet and his friends.
Stars: Matthew Corbett, Brenda Longman, Harry Corbett, Connie Creighton
Votes: 307
29. Roland Rat: The Series (1986–1988)
Comedy, Family
Stars: David Claridge, Anna Karen, Patrick Allen, James Saxon
Votes: 53
30. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The 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.
Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 13,308
31. Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A 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.
Stars: Willie Aames, Don Most, Katie Leigh, Adam Rich
Votes: 3,420
32. Dramarama (1983–1989)
Drama, Family, Fantasy
A series of plays for children which featured the supernatural frequently and science fiction occasionally.
Stars: Denyse Alexander, Ian Kirkby, Christopher Biggins, Bill Wallis
Votes: 80
33. Chocky (1984)
30 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
The strange friendship between a young boy of Earth and an extraterrestrial from outer space.
Stars: James Hazeldine, Carol Drinkwater, Andrew Ellams, Glynis Brooks
Votes: 237
34. Jonny Briggs (1985–1987)
20 min | Family
Jonny 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.
Stars: Richard Holian, Jane Lowe, Sue Devaney, Tommy Robinson
Votes: 84
35. Rentaghost (1976–1984)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Harold and Ethel Meaker live in South Ealing and run 'Rentaghost' where they rent ghosts out to the public. Over the years many ghosts came and went but the main Rentaghost crew consisted ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, William Perrie
Votes: 350
36. Cloppa Castle (1978–1979)
11 min | Family
String-puppet series about the Byegones, who live in a medieval fort, and their enemies the Hasbeenes, who are determined to take control of Cloppa Castle.
Stars: Judy Bennett, Charles Collingwood
Votes: 15
37. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives.
Stars: Stuart Organ, Gwyneth Powell, Lee Cornes, Sally Geoghegan
Votes: 843
38. Take Hart (1977–1983)
30 min | Family
Host Tony Hart demonstrates various art projects along with cartoon sequences.
Stars: Tony Hart, Patricia Dodwell, Colin Bennett
Votes: 51
39. Play School (1980– )
The New Zealand version of the classic British childen's programme.
Stars: Timothy Bartlett, Kristen Gillespie, John Mann, Pauline Nitis
Votes: 10
40. Blue Peter (1958– )
25 min | Family
British childrens magazine program which has run since the end of the 50s. Aimed at kids from the age of about 6-14. The show has different segments where the presenters would show the ... See full summary »
Stars: Christopher Trace, Konnie Huq, Leila Williams, Valerie Singleton
Votes: 344
41. Play Away (1971–1984)
Songs, jokes and sketches with Brian Cant and the Play Away crew.
Stars: Brian Cant, Anita Dobson, Ben Benison, Jonathan Cohen
Votes: 36
42. Wide Awake Club (1984–1989)
Family
Stars: Tommy Boyd, Timmy Mallett, Denise Pearson, Michaela Strachan
Votes: 36
43. Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A group of teenage friends and their Great Dane (Scooby-Doo) travel in a bright green van solving strange and hilarious mysteries, while returning from or going to a regular teenage function.
Stars: Don Messick, Casey Kasem, Nicole Jaffe, Vic Perrin
Votes: 23,939
44. Hong Kong Phooey (1974–1975)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
A kung-fu-fighting pup and his snickering cat sidekick battle crime.
Stars: Scatman Crothers, Joe E. Ross, Don Messick, Jean Vander Pyl
Votes: 2,280
45. The Flintstones (1960–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
Stars: Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 26,993
46. Godzilla (1978–1980)
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The crew of the research vessel, The Calico, investigate strange phenomena and often meet menaces that force them to summon Godzilla to help.
Stars: Ted Cassidy, Jeff David, Al Eisenmann, Hilly Hicks
Votes: 413
47. The New Shmoo (1979– )
TV-G | Animation, Family, Mystery
A bizarre but lovable shapeshifting creature and his young comic book creator friends investigate reports of the paranormal.
Stars: Delores Cantú, Bill Idelson, Chuck McCann, Frank Welker
Votes: 44
48. Wacky Races (1968–1970)
30 min | Animation, Family, Sport
The participants of an unusual car race compete around America.
Stars: Daws Butler, Don Messick, John Stephenson, Janet Waldo
Votes: 4,424
49. The Perils of Penelope Pitstop (1969–1971)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
The Ant Hill Mob has to protect Penelope Pitstop from a murderous lawyer who is after her inheritance.
Stars: Janet Waldo, Mel Blanc, Don Messick, Paul Winchell
Votes: 1,148
50. Les sentinelles de l'air! (1965–1966)
TV-G | 50 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the 21st century, the Tracy family operate a unique private mechanized emergency response service.
Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham, Shane Rimmer
Votes: 3,160
51. Stingray (1964–1965)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
The missions of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol, particularly the crew of its most advanced combat submarine, the Stingray.
Stars: Ray Barrett, Robert Easton, David Graham, Don Mason
Votes: 768
52. Terrahawks (1983–1986)
23 min | Family, Sci-Fi
The missions of a planetary defense organization dedicated to protecting Earth from a Martian menace.
Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler, Windsor Davies
Votes: 468
53. La bataille des planètes (1978–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A five-member superhero team called G-Force fights to defend Earth and its space colonies from the threat of the planet Spectra.
Stars: Alan Young, Keye Luke, Ronnie Schell, Janet Waldo
Votes: 1,345
54. Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
TV-Y | 60 min | Animation, Family
The Muppets, as babies, have adventures with their imaginations inside their nursery.
Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor
Votes: 3,381
55. The Pink Panther Show (1969–1976)
TV-G | 90 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Pink Panther is a heroic, moral cartoon cat with pink fur and the manners of an English aristocrat. He only becomes flustered or angry at obtuse or offensive humans who try to disrupt ... See full summary »
Stars: Paul Frees, Rich Little, Dave Barry, Mel Blanc
Votes: 11,998
56. Fingerbobs (1972– )
15 min | Animation, Family
Charming finger puppet series with Yoffy (Jones) telling stories featuring Fingermouse, Scampi, Gulliver the Seagull, and other animal characters.
Star: Rick Jones
Votes: 91
57. Fingermouse (1985– )
15 min | Family
Features Fingermouse learning about different musical instruments from The Music Man, as well as having adventures with other paper finger-puppets.
Stars: Jane Hardy, Iain Lauchlan
Votes: 23
58. Danger Mouse (1981–1992)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Danger 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.
Stars: David Jason, Terry Scott, Edward Kelsey, Brian Trueman
Votes: 2,480
59. Bananaman (1983–1986)
5 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Stupid, but well-meaning and super-strong super-hero, Bananaman gets his strength from eating bananas. Before he eats a banana, Bananaman is a young boy called Eric who is keen to keep his ... See full summary »
Stars: Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jill Shilling
Votes: 1,111
60. Inspector Gadget (1983–1986)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A bumbling bionic police inspector stumbles about on his cases, while his niece and dog secretly do the real investigative work.
Stars: Don Adams, Holly Berger, Frank Welker, Luc Durand
Votes: 14,597
61. Count Duckula (1988–1993)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a vegetarian vampire duck and his servants.
Stars: Jack May, Brian Trueman, Jimmy Hibbert, David Jason
Votes: 2,787
62. The Trap Door (1984– )
5 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
3D plasticine animation, featuring Berk, a blue creature who lives as servant to the unseen 'Thing Upstairs' in an old dark house. Every time the trap door opens a new adventure begins for ... See full summary »
Stars: William Rushton, Nick Shipley
Votes: 1,103
63. Paddington Bear (1976–1993)
30 min | Animation, Family
The misadventures of a little Peruvian bear living in London, UK.
Stars: Michael Hordern, Joel Grey
Votes: 858
64. Captain Pugwash (1957–1966)
5 min | Animation, Family
The adventures of Captain Pugwash and his crew aboard the pirate ship - the Black Pig.
Stars: Peter Hawkins, Noel Coleman
Votes: 171
65. Jackanory (1965–1996)
15 min | Family, Fantasy
A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.
Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Bernard Holley, Ray Smith, Rodney Bewes
Votes: 220
66. Noggin the Nog (1979–1980)
10 min | Animation, Family
"In the Lands of the North, where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is very long, the men of the North Lands sit by their great log fires, and they tell a tale..."
Stars: Ronnie Stevens, Oliver Postgate, Sandra Kerr
Votes: 25
67. Runaround (1975–1981)
Family, Game-Show
Children's quiz show where the kids would run to the answer then 'runaround' if they changed their minds at the last minute.
Stars: Mike Reid, Barbara Dickson, Madness, Band of the Irish Guards
Votes: 15
69. Wizbit (1986– )
Family, Fantasy
A 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.
Stars: Gary Martin, Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Vicky Licorish
Votes: 41
70. Why Don't You Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go and Do Something Less Boring Instead? (1973–1995)
15 min | Family
Stars: Nick Patten, Alison Smith, Lucy Nickson, Simon Nelson
Votes: 64
71. Tiswas (1974–1982)
Family
Anarchic Saturday morning children's fare which starred Chris Tarrant, Sally James, Lenny Henry and Sylvester McCoy.
Stars: Chris Tarrant, Sally James, John Gorman, Lenny Henry
Votes: 129
72. Going Live! (1987–1993)
192 min
Children's Saturday morning magazine/variety show featuring cartoons, sketches, games, music videos, special guests and features.
Stars: Sarah Greene, Phillip Schofield, Peter Simon, Trevor Neal
Votes: 75
73. Catweazle (1970–1971)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Catweazle is a magician from the time of the Normans who is cast into the future by magic. With the help of two boys he uses magic in an attempt to return to his own time.
Stars: Geoffrey Bayldon, Robin Davies, Gary Warren, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
Votes: 598
74. Worzel Gummidge (1979–1981)
60 min | Family, Comedy, Drama
Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life.
Stars: Jon Pertwee, Jeremy Austin, Charlotte Coleman, Mike Berry
Votes: 490
75. Super Gran (1985–1987)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Family
The adventures of a super-powered granny who fights crime in her community.
Stars: Gudrun Ure, Iain Cuthbertson, Bill Shine, Alan Snell
Votes: 309
76. Rolf's Cartoon Club (1988–1992)
Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars: Rolf Harris, Wendy Keay-Bright
Votes: 32
77. Wacaday (1985–1992)
30 min | Family
Stars: Timmy Mallett, Arabella Warner, James Baker, Tina Baker
Votes: 30
78. Doctor Snuggles (1979– )
25 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
The fantastic adventures of a friendly doctor and his friends.
Stars: Peter Ustinov, Lambert Hamel, Walter Jokisch, Ulli Philipp
Votes: 824
79. The Herbs (1968–1972)
15 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Animated adventures of characters in a herb garden, such as Sir Basil and Lady Rosemary, Bayleaf the gardener, Sage the owl, Dill the dog and Parsley the lion.
Star: Gordon Rollings
Votes: 95
80. Jim'll Fix It (1975–1994)
Children write to Jimmy Savile asking him to make a dream come true for them on national television.
Stars: Jimmy Savile, Kim Wilde, Kristal Bain, Tom Baker
Votes: 97
81. Newsround (1972– )
10 min | Family, News
John Craven (and latterly other presenters) introduce news stories and other articles of interest to its young audience. Broadcast at around 5.00pm on BBC1 in the UK.
Stars: Ricky Boleto, Leah Gooding, Joe Tidy, Martin Dougan
Votes: 116
82. The Really Wild Show (1986–2006)
25 min | Documentary, Family
A weekly look at creatures in the wild.
Stars: Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Howie Watkins, Nicola Davies
Votes: 44
83. Henry's Cat (1983– )
5 min | Family, Animation
Henry'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 ... See full summary »
Star: Bob Godfrey
Votes: 126
84. Roobarb (1974– )
5 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Roobarb 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 ... See full summary »
Star: Richard Briers
Votes: 170
85. Record Breakers (1972–2001)
25 min | Documentary, Family
Contestants attempt to break records for various feats listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Stars: Roy Castle, Norris McWhirter, Cheryl Baker, Peter Purves
Votes: 58
86. Stig of the Dump (1981– )
25 min
Young boy discovers a teenaged caveman living in the local rubbish dump.
Stars: Keith Jayne, Grant Warnock, Janine Tidman, Bay White
Votes: 57
88. Potty Time (1973–1980)
25 min | Comedy, Family
Comic adventures of puppets called the Pottys.
Stars: Michael Bentine, Colin Bean
Votes: 42
89. Postman Pat (1981– )
G | Animation, Family
This classic children's series follows the adventures of everyone's favourite postman as he carries out his mail rounds in the village of Greendale.
Stars: Ken Barrie, Carole Boyd, Archie Panjabi, Melissa Sinden
Votes: 1,592
90. Pingu (1986– )
TV-G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
"Pingu finds himself in tricky and comical situations, but he always learns a lesson. Pingu spends is hays with his parents and baby sister, Pinga. Everyone in his town speaks ""Penguinese."" Laugh along and find out what happens.
Stars: David Sant, Carlo Bonomi, Marcello Magni
Votes: 4,610
91. Top Cat (1961–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Top Cat is the leader of a group of alley cats, always trying to cheat someone.
Stars: Leo DeLyon, Allen Jenkins, Arnold Stang, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 5,612
92. Gentle Ben (1967–1969)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in the Florida Everglades of a game warden, Tom Wedloe, his wife Ellen, their son Mark, and Mark's tame bear Ben.
Stars: Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard, Beth Brickell, Bruno The Bear
Votes: 446
93. The Wombles (1973– )
5 min | Animation, Family
The misadventures of a fantasy folk community dedicated to cleaning up litter and put it to their own use.
Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Dieter Hallervorden
Votes: 527
94. Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels (1977–1980)
TV-G | Animation, Family, Mystery
The adventures of a superhero caveman and a trio of female amateur detectives.
Stars: Mel Blanc, Gary Owens, Laurel Page, Marilyn Schreffler
Votes: 2,127
95. Grandad (1979–1984)
25 min | Comedy, Family
Children's comedy serial. Clive Dunn plays a caretaker in a community hall and has a large (unseen) dog called Nero.
Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Maurice Thorogood
Votes: 25
96. The Littlest Hobo (1979–1985)
Adventure, Drama, Family
The wandering adventures of an intelligent german shepherd dog.
Stars: London, Allan Royal, Harvey Atkin, Ted Follows
Votes: 800
97. The Smurfs (1981–1990)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Smurfs are little blue creatures that live in mushroom houses in a forest inhabited mainly by their own kind. The smurfs average daily routine is attempting to avoid Gargomel, an evil man who wants to kill our little blue friends.
Stars: Don Messick, Danny Goldman, Lucille Bliss, Frank Welker
Votes: 11,795
98. Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds (1981– )
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In 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.
Stars: Eduardo Jover, Gloria Cámara, Manuel Peiró, Jesús Nieto
Votes: 1,690
99. The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982–1983)
TV-Y7 | 28 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A trio of kids must search throughout 16th Century South America for personal answers linked to the legendary El Dorado.
Stars: Janice Chaikelson, Adrian Knight, Michael Rudder, Terrence Labrosse
Votes: 2,849
100. The Moomins (1977–1982)
9 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A 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.
Stars: Hans Clarin, Stanislaw Kwasniak, Stanislaw Wyszynski, Richard Murdoch
Votes: 346
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