Budgie the Little Helicopter
Budgie the Little Helicopter is a series of children's books and animated television series relating to a fictional character 'Budgie' and his friends. The characters were based on the books by Sarah, Duchess of York, who was influenced by her flight training in the Royal Navy. The show was produced by Fred Wolf Films Dublin for HTV and Sleepy Kids Company, and originally aired on British television in 1994 on CITV, then, was aired later on in the United States of America on Fox Kids. The TV Show ran for 39 episodes, and a range of videos, books, and toys were released under the 'Budgie' label. Budgie the Little Helicopter merchandise is now quite rare. On release of the first book, the Duchess was forced to deny she had copied the idea for the series from the earlier Hector the Helicopter book by A.W. Baldwin. The voice of Budgie was originally performed by Richard Pearce.
Cast: Pippa Haywood
13 episodes
- 1. Pippa ArrivesA new arrival called Pippa arrives.CCJan 4, 1994
- 2. Chuck Comes UnstuckHarefield fete arrives.CCJan 11, 1994
- 3. Budgie's BlizzardIt is a snowy day and a woman is starting to have her baby, but she can't get to the hospital. Will Budgie get her and her husband there in time?CCJan 18, 1994
- 4. Ice Work, BudgiePippa flies fuel out to Budgie.CCJan 25, 1994
- 5. Budgie Takes a CatchBudgie hears cries in the mist while collecting lobsters at Seapool.CCFeb 1, 1994
- 6. The Air ShowBudgie must battle two crooks while leading the fly-past at Harefield.CCFeb 8, 1994
- 7. All At SeaBudgie must spend the night on an Aircraft Carrier while delivering spare parts to a Navy Destroyer.CCFeb 15, 1994
- 8. Boats, Boots and BudgieThe Airport is flooded and Budgie must save a cow after the river bursts its banks.CCFeb 22, 1994
- 9. Copters and RobbersBudgie must rescue Ben and Lucy when they are stolen by crooks.CCMar 1, 1994
- 10. Daydreams and Candy FlossWhile at the seaside Budgie must rescue a couple stuck on a broken ferris wheel.CCMar 8, 1994
- 11. Flying in Arctic CirclesThe planes at the airfield are hired for an expedition to the Arctic Circle.CCMar 15, 1994
- 12. What's Bruin?Still in the Arctic Circle Mike and Ken are chased by a polar bear and Pippa is still adrift.CCMar 22, 1994
- 13. Down on the FarmEveryone joins in to help Farmer Hayes when he falls in and cannot do his daily chores at his farm.CCMar 29, 1994
Budgie the Little Helicopter
Budgie the Little Helicopter is a series of children's books and animated television series relating to a fictional character 'Budgie' and his friends. The characters were based on the books by Sarah, Duchess of York, who was influenced by her flight training in the Royal Navy. The show was produced by Fred Wolf Films Dublin for HTV and Sleepy Kids Company, and originally aired on British television in 1994 on CITV, then, was aired later on in the United States of America on Fox Kids. The TV Show ran for 39 episodes, and a range of videos, books, and toys were released under the 'Budgie' label. Budgie the Little Helicopter merchandise is now quite rare. On release of the first book, the Duchess was forced to deny she had copied the idea for the series from the earlier Hector the Helicopter book by A.W. Baldwin. The voice of Budgie was originally performed by Richard Pearce.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Pippa Haywood
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
