Pigeon Street
The shows featured the everyday adventures of a group of characters living on Pigeon Street, an area of flats and terraced housing in a British city, also home to several pigeons which appeared in each show but only occasionally featured in the plot. Characters included Clara the long distance lorry driver, her husband Hugo the chef, Mr Baskerville the detective, Mr Jupiter the astronomer, Mr Macadoo the petshop owner, and twins Molly and Polly, who were only distinguishable by the letter M and P on their jumpers.
Cast: George Layton
8 episodes
- 1. All In A Day’s WorkWilliam the Window Cleaner has a busy day when the lift of Skyrise Court breaks down, but Reg, Clara, Hugo, Mr Jupiter and everybody else in Pigeon Street lend a helping hand.UCC15minFeb 10, 1981
- 2. A Light in the SkyGerald spotted a weird light in the sky, and nobody could work out what it was. Mr Jupiter lived at the top of a block of flats, and everyone went up there to look at the light. As the light would appear to one side of the building, everyone would rush that way, but then it disappeared and then came back on the other side everyone dashed that way.UCC15minFeb 17, 1981
- 3. Pigeon at SeaReg and Gerald finds a pigeon that must be rescued from drowning after trying to swim with the ducks. They take it to Macadoo, who suggests that Mr. Baskerville might be able to talk sense to it. Mr Baskerville succeeds partly - the pigeon no longer thinks it is a duck, it decides to be a seagull instead. Bob, however, gets Clara to take the pigeon to the ocean. After attempting to catch fish in the rough sea, the bird is finally content to be a pigeon.UCC15minFeb 24, 1981
- 4. Can I Have My Ball Back?Gerald gets a football for his birthday. Reg, Mr Jupiter, Mr Baskerville and Watson join him for a game on the green, but a long kick by Gerald leads to trouble.UCC15minMar 3, 1981
- 5. Noisy NeighboursThe noise Daisy makes gets on the nerves of her neighbour Rose. Rose's noise annoys Daisy too, but then they find out how to use the thin wall between them.UCC15minMar 10, 1981
- 6. Pigeon PostBob has trained his pigeons to fly back to him no matter how far they go. Clara, the lorry driver, finds that they are the only way of sending a very important message.UCC15minMar 17, 1981
- 7. A Cold DayEverybody in Pigeon Street has a cold, until Hugo the cook stumbles upon a cure.UCC15minMar 24, 1981
- 8. Somewhere to EatWhen it's lunchtime in Pigeon Street most people make do with sandwiches. Hugo and Betty plan how everybody could meet up and eat lunch together, but it's not as easy as looks.UCC15minMar 31, 1981
Pigeon Street
The shows featured the everyday adventures of a group of characters living on Pigeon Street, an area of flats and terraced housing in a British city, also home to several pigeons which appeared in each show but only occasionally featured in the plot. Characters included Clara the long distance lorry driver, her husband Hugo the chef, Mr Baskerville the detective, Mr Jupiter the astronomer, Mr Macadoo the petshop owner, and twins Molly and Polly, who were only distinguishable by the letter M and P on their jumpers.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Michael Cole
- Cast
- George Layton
Maturity rating
UCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
