Tickle on the Tum
Tickle On The Tum was a series of ten minute programmes for young children produced by Granada Television and aired on the ITV network from 1984 until 1988. The series was set in a shop in the fictional village of Tickle-on-the-Tum. The original presenters were folk-singer Ralph McTell, fresh from his stint on Granada's other children's series Alphabet Zoo and Danusia Harwood. From about the middle of the second series, Harwood was replaced by Jacqueline Reddin. In the final series, Reddin became the show's lead presenter and sang the theme song, after McTell returned to his recording career.
18 episodes
- 1. Barney Fixes the PipesNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 5, 1984
2. Duck Down DayDora tells the story of how the locals ducks helped the inhabitants of Tickle to solve their hard pillow problems and how the great Tickle pillow factory came to be.CC30minNov 12, 1984- 3. Make 'em LaughNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 19, 1984
4. The Lost VoiceMiss Marker tells about the time she had lost her voice, and all the Tickle town children in her class decided to go look for it.CC30minNov 26, 1984
5. Funny BoneDr. Dimple comes into Ralph shop looking for a present for his niece. He tells the story of when Mickey Moon had lost the ability to laugh because his funny bone was out of tune.CC30minDec 10, 1984
6. Santa's HelperMike the Milkman recounts how last Christmas, he had to deliver Santa Claus's Christmas presents when the jolly fellow got stuck up a chimney.CC30minDec 17, 1984- 7. Mixed Up ParcelsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 7, 1985
- 8. Barney Papers a RoomNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 14, 1985
- 9. Connie and the CatNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 21, 1985
- 10. Bertie Barlow's BikeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 28, 1985
- 11. Potato HarvestNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 4, 1985
12. Farmhouse LoafRoland Crust is short on bread, because the day before, Copernia the cat spilled self-raising flour into Roland's oven, causing an enormous cottage loaf to emerge.CC30minFeb 11, 1985
13. Knobbly KneesDr. Dimple comes into the post office but can't remember what for. He then recounts the time he was a judge in the Knobbly Knees competition at the Tickle fête.CC30minFeb 25, 1985
14. Billy GrizzleMiss Marker recounts the day Billy Grizzle first entered her class. All the children as well as herself tried to make the little boy from Grumble town smile.CC30minMar 4, 1985
15. Tickle Hat ParadeOn the day of the Tickle Hat Parade, milkman Mike didn't have time to figure out which special hat to wear because he was looking after a little Robin Redbreast that hurt it's wing.CC30minMar 11, 1985- 16. Connie to the RescueNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 18, 1985
- 17. The Moon ParcelNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 25, 1985
- 18. April FoolNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 1, 1985
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Tickle on the Tum
Tickle On The Tum was a series of ten minute programmes for young children produced by Granada Television and aired on the ITV network from 1984 until 1988. The series was set in a shop in the fictional village of Tickle-on-the-Tum. The original presenters were folk-singer Ralph McTell, fresh from his stint on Granada's other children's series Alphabet Zoo and Danusia Harwood. From about the middle of the second series, Harwood was replaced by Jacqueline Reddin. In the final series, Reddin became the show's lead presenter and sang the theme song, after McTell returned to his recording career.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Richard Signy
- Studio
- Granada Television
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