Roobarb
Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and the show was first shown on 21 October 1974. The theme is that of the friendly rivalry between Roobarb the green dog and Custard the pink cat from next door. The narration of the series was provided by the actor Richard Briers. On 18 February 2013, Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey.
Cast: Richard Briers
Season 1
30 episodes
1. When Roobarb Made A SpikeRoobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.CC5minOct 21, 1974
2. When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come UpRoobarb tries to ice-skate.CC5minOct 22, 1974
3. When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being BoredRoobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.CC5minOct 23, 1974
4. When The Tree Fell To PiecesIt is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.CC5minOct 24, 1974
5. When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The PondAll of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.CC5minOct 28, 1974
6. When It Was NightRoobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.CC5minOct 29, 1974
7. When The Sun Was Just RightRoobarb makes a film.CC5minOct 30, 1974
8. When The Opera Wasn't A PhantomRoobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.CC5minOct 31, 1974
9. When There Wasn't TreasureRoobarb attempts to find some treasure.CC5minNov 4, 1974
10. When It Wasn't ThorsdayRoobarb angers the Viking Gods.CC5minNov 5, 1974
11. When Roobarb Was CheatingRoobarb organises a sports day.CC5minNov 6, 1974
12. When Custard Was SorryCustard joins a gang of criminals.CC5minNov 7, 1974
13. When Roobarb Mixed the PaintRoobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.CC5minNov 11, 1974
14. When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His HeadTramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.CC5minNov 12, 1974
15. When The Day Didn't ArriveThe garden is covered in fog.CC5minNov 13, 1974
16. When You're Going To Fly-Fly HighRoobarb starts a travel agency.CC5minNov 14, 1974
17. When Roobarb Did The Lion's ShareRoobarb meets a lion.CC5minNov 18, 1974
18. When Roobarb Was at the End of His TetherRoobarb joins the scouts.CC5minNov 19, 1974
19. When Custard Stole the ShowCustard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.CC5minNov 20, 1974
20. When There Was A Dance At Foxes DaleThere is a dance at foxes dale.CC5minNov 21, 1974
21. When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As PunchRoobarb puts on a puppet show.CC5minNov 25, 1974
22. When Roobarb Turned Over A New LeafRoobarb plants some seeds.CC5minNov 26, 1974
23. When The Day Wouldn't Keep StillRoobarb has hiccups.CC5minNov 27, 1974
24. When There Was Someone ElseRoobarb is followed by a shadow.CC5minNov 28, 1974
25. When Roobarb Got A long BreakRoobarb wants some peace and quiet.CC5minDec 2, 1974
26. When The Pipes Call The TuneRoobarb gets some bagpipes.CC5minDec 3, 1974
27. When A Knight Lost His DayRoobarb pretends to be a knight.CC5minDec 4, 1974
28. When Custard Got Too Near The BoneRoobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.CC5minDec 5, 1974
29. When It Was ChristmasRoobarb organises a christmas party.CC5minDec 24, 1974
30. When There Was A Big Mix UpRoobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.CC5minMar 29, 1976
Roobarb
Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and the show was first shown on 21 October 1974. The theme is that of the friendly rivalry between Roobarb the green dog and Custard the pink cat from next door. The narration of the series was provided by the actor Richard Briers. On 18 February 2013, Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Bob Godfrey
- Cast
- Richard Briers
