Funnybones
Funnybones was a Welsh children's television series that was first aired in Welsh on S4C and in English on the BBC in 1992. It was based on the eponymous series of books by Janet and Allan Ahlberg which were illustrated by Andre Amstutz and focused on the adventures of a family of skeletons, sometimes known as the Funnybones. There was Big Funnybone, Little Funnybone, and Dog Funnybone. Each episode was 5 minutes in length. The voices were provided by popular comedian Griff Rhys Jones who also plays Moon Man, who serves as the narrator in the TV series.
Cast: Griff Rhys Jones
Season 1
12 episodes
- 1. The Pet ShopThe first episode, Big and Little decide to trade Dog for another pet, mainly because all he does is bark and dig holes in the lawn.CCSep 29, 1992
- 2. Bumps In The NightIt's a dark, dark night tonight but Big and Little keep bumping into each other.CCOct 6, 1992
- 3. Give the Dog A BoneDog is dreaming of his favourite thing in the world a big juicy bone.CCOct 13, 1992
- 4. DinosaursBig and Little leave Dog behind to visit the dark, dark dinosaur museum.CCOct 20, 1992
- 5. Ghost TrainBig, Little and Dog ride the ghost train.CCOct 27, 1992
- 6. Skeleton CrewBig, Little and Dog are on a boating trip in the dark, dark sea.CCNov 3, 1992
- 7. Mystery TourBig, Little and Dog receive invitations to a party at the end of the Mystery Tour.CCNov 10, 1992
- 8. WishboneBig, Little and Dog find a huge wishbone, and try to decide which one of them has the best idea for a wish.CCNov 17, 1992
- 9. Shake, Rattle and RollThe skeletons decide to put on a cabaret show.CCNov 24, 1992
- 10. Cat ChaseDog disappears in the white, white snow.CCDec 1, 1992
- 11. City NightsLittle gets bored with his quiet life on the dark, dark hill.CCDec 8, 1992
- 12. Night FrightBig, Little and Dog decide to frighten anything they come across in the dark, dark night.CCDec 15, 1992
Funnybones
Funnybones was a Welsh children's television series that was first aired in Welsh on S4C and in English on the BBC in 1992. It was based on the eponymous series of books by Janet and Allan Ahlberg which were illustrated by Andre Amstutz and focused on the adventures of a family of skeletons, sometimes known as the Funnybones. There was Big Funnybone, Little Funnybone, and Dog Funnybone. Each episode was 5 minutes in length. The voices were provided by popular comedian Griff Rhys Jones who also plays Moon Man, who serves as the narrator in the TV series.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Griff Rhys Jones
- Studio
- Cartwn Cymru, S4C, William Heinemann Ltd.
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
