Kipper (TV series)
| Kipper | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Children's show |
| Created by | Mick Inkpen |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 78 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 8 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release |
ITV 5 September 1997 – 21 December 2000 CCTV-14 25 August 2012 – present |
Kipper is a British animated television series based on the same characters. In some cases, the episodes are specifically based on particular stories by Mick Inkpen. The videos have won awards including a BAFTA award for best children's animation. The show was broadcast from 5 September 1997 to 21 December 2000 on CITV in the United Kingdom and Nick Jr. in the United States. The 'Christmas Eve' episode aired on CITV on Christmas Eve 2003; the series was aired again on CITV for most of 2004. It aired from 26 September 2005 to 26 July 2015 on PBS Kids Sprout.
The show was released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment.
Cast of characters
- Kipper the Dog (Voiced by Martin Clunes) - The title character of the TV show and books. He is warm-hearted, friendly and curious. Kipper is not at all selfish, through he is known to be a hoarder. Kipper is likely portrayed after beagle, beagle mix or Jack Russell terrier breed.
- Tiger (Voiced by Chris Lang) - Kipper's best friend. He is more practical and wise than Kipper. Sometimes Tiger can be very smug and naughty, though he really is a kind dog at heart. Tiger is likely portrayed after Scottish Terrier breed.
- Jake - A friendly, warm-hearted sheepdog who is one of Kipper's best friends. He is a minor character on Kipper. However, He, Kipper and Tiger have had many adventures together.
- Holly - A cheery white dog with brown spots who is one of Kipper's friends. Only featured in the books, but mentioned in "Pig's Present".
- Pig - Kipper's other best friend. Pig likes to eat chocolate cakes and cookies and at times can be misjudging. He speaks with a Brummie accent.
- Arnold - Pig's toddler cousin who is more aware than Pig and he usually says nothing, but at times he says simple words like "duck" and "igloo". Arnold has many exciting encounters while the older ones are occupied.
- Mouse (Voiced by Julia Sawalha) - A mouse who lives with Kipper at his house.
- The Bleepers - A couple of space aliens and a robot who live on the Moon.
Episodes
Main article: List of Kipper episodes
VHS and DVD releases
- Pools, Parks and Picnics (5 June 2001)
- Tiger Tales (5 June 2001)
External links
- Official website
- List of Kipper episodes at the Internet Movie Database
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