Childhood TV Memories

by msalas-1 | created - 24 Dec 2020 | updated - 24 Dec 2020 | Public

Shows I watched as a child

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1. Ludwig (1977– )

Animation, Family

Surreal cutout animation featuring an ovoid crystal entity that plays classical music, flies using retractable rotor blades, and plays games with the forest animals he meets.

Star: Jon Glover

Votes: 38

2. Bagpuss (1974)

15 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Bagpuss and his friends are toys in a turn of the century shop for 'found things'. When young Emily brings them a new object, the toys come to life to work out what the strange new thing could possibly be.

Stars: Oliver Postgate, Sandra Kerr, John Faulkner, Emily Firmin

Votes: 1,097

3. The Clangers (1969–1974)

10 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi

The series chronicled the melancholically funny lives of the Clangers, a flutey-voiced family of woolen, knitted aliens living below the surface of a knobbly little planet far out in space.... See full summary »

Star: Oliver Postgate

Votes: 732

4. Ivor the Engine (1976–1977)

5 min | Animation, Family

In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam and Dai Station. Their pride is Ivor, the steam engine with a will of his ... See full summary »

Stars: Olwen Griffiths, Anthony Jackson, Oliver Postgate, David Edwards

Votes: 397

5. Willo the Wisp (1981)

5 min | Animation, Family

A series of 5 minute cartoons about a group of inhabitants of a forest. Willo the Wisp is a sprite formed from gas who narrates each story. Other characters included Evil Edna (a witch ... See full summary »

Star: Kenneth Williams

Votes: 497

6. The Amazing Adventures of Morph (1980–1981)

5 min | Animation, Family

The Gobbledygook spouting, shape-shifting little Plasticine man who first appeared in the 1977 arty TV show "Take Hart" gets his own series. Morph, his pet nailbrush and naughty "twin" Chas have all sorts of adventures.

Star: Tony Hart

Votes: 315

7. The Wind in the Willows (1984–1988)

22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

Based on the characters created by Kenneth Grahame, this award winning animated series follows the adventures of Mole (Richard Pearson) as he leaves home to discover the world. Mole finds ... See full summary »

Stars: Richard Pearson, Peter Sallis, Michael Hordern, David Jason

Votes: 983

8. Pob's Programme (1985–1990)

30 min | Family, Fantasy

Guests follow a trail of pink and yellow wool around a garden until they find Pob, a "goblin baby" who wears a pink and yellow stripy jumper. The guests tell stories, etc. The show was a ... See full summary »

Stars: Robin Stevens, Tony Armatrading, Brian Blessed, Cheryl Campbell

Votes: 59

9. Bagpuss (1974)

15 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Bagpuss and his friends are toys in a turn of the century shop for 'found things'. When young Emily brings them a new object, the toys come to life to work out what the strange new thing could possibly be.

Stars: Oliver Postgate, Sandra Kerr, John Faulkner, Emily Firmin

Votes: 1,097

10. The Clangers (1969–1974)

10 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi

The series chronicled the melancholically funny lives of the Clangers, a flutey-voiced family of woolen, knitted aliens living below the surface of a knobbly little planet far out in space.... See full summary »

Star: Oliver Postgate

Votes: 732

11. Ivor the Engine (1976–1977)

5 min | Animation, Family

In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam and Dai Station. Their pride is Ivor, the steam engine with a will of his ... See full summary »

Stars: Olwen Griffiths, Anthony Jackson, Oliver Postgate, David Edwards

Votes: 397

12. Willo the Wisp (1981)

5 min | Animation, Family

A series of 5 minute cartoons about a group of inhabitants of a forest. Willo the Wisp is a sprite formed from gas who narrates each story. Other characters included Evil Edna (a witch ... See full summary »

Star: Kenneth Williams

Votes: 497

13. Bod (1975)

TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Family, Music

The adventures of a little boy called Bod, who lives in a town with his friends Aunt Flo, P.C. Copper, Frank the Postman and Farmer Barleymow. Each episode also featured Alberto Frog and his Amazing Animal Band.

Stars: John Le Mesurier, Maggie Henderson

Votes: 155

14. The Amazing Adventures of Morph (1980–1981)

5 min | Animation, Family

The Gobbledygook spouting, shape-shifting little Plasticine man who first appeared in the 1977 arty TV show "Take Hart" gets his own series. Morph, his pet nailbrush and naughty "twin" Chas have all sorts of adventures.

Star: Tony Hart

Votes: 315

15. The Wind in the Willows (1984–1988)

22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

Based on the characters created by Kenneth Grahame, this award winning animated series follows the adventures of Mole (Richard Pearson) as he leaves home to discover the world. Mole finds ... See full summary »

Stars: Richard Pearson, Peter Sallis, Michael Hordern, David Jason

Votes: 983

16. Film Fun (1982– )

Family

Derek Griffiths, as himself and a host of other characters, introduces classic cartoons while explaining thier history and significance in the world of cinema.

Star: Derek Griffiths

17. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.

Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz

Votes: 26,244

18. Sesame Street (1969– )

TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson

Votes: 15,386

19. Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.

Stars: Karen Prell, Gerard Parkes, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson

Votes: 8,332

20. The Storyteller (1987–1989)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.

Stars: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway

Votes: 5,007

21. The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends (1992–1998)

TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

An animated series, telling the story of many beloved Beatrix Potter characters.

Stars: Niamh Cusack, Enn Reitel, Mary Jane Bowe, Jenny Moore

Votes: 1,090

22. The Flumps (1976)

Animation, Family

The adventures of a family of cute, furry creatures - The Flumps. Grandpa Flump, Ma and Pa Flump, their eldest son Perkin, daughter Posie and youngest son Pootle. Each episode contains fun songs and a story from the 'Big Book'.

Star: Gay Soper

Votes: 238

23. Button Moon (1980–1988)

11 min | Family

Mr Spoon and his family live on Junk Planet. He travels in his baked bean tin spaceship across blanket sky to Button Moon. There he meets many strange characters and watches stories unfold on other planets using his telescope.

Stars: Robin Parkinson, Ian Allen, John Thirtle

Votes: 718

24. The Magic Roundabout (1964–1995)

5 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Cult classic children's animated series about a group of human and animal characters that gather at the roundabout / carousel in the park. Although the original series is French there are multiple dubbed versions from other countries.

Stars: Eric Thompson, Patricia Danot, Micheline Dax, Bernard Haller

Votes: 433

25. Mr Benn (1971–2005)

15 min | Animation, Short, Family

Mr Benn enters a magical costume shop where he travels to places dictated by his costume, and solves problems . The shopkeeper aids Mr Benn escape to the dressing room at moments of peril. Quantum Leap without Gooshie.

Star: Ray Brooks

Votes: 955

26. Rainbow (1972–1992)

22 min | Family, Talk-Show

Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories.

Stars: Geoffrey Hayes, Roy Skelton, Stanley Bates, Rod Burton

Votes: 980

27. Jamie and the Magic Torch (1976–1979)

10 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

When Jamie shines his Magic Torch on the floor of his bedroom a hole appears, leading Jamie and Wordsworth the sheepdog to the psychedelic fantasy world of Cuckooland.

Stars: Brian Trueman, Kate Murray-Henderson

Votes: 372

28. Trumpton (1967)

15 min | Animation, Family

A sequel, of sorts, to Camberwick Green but set in the larger, nearby town of Trumpton. Each episode opens with the town hall clock and ends with the fire brigade band playing. Every show tells the story of one of the townsfolk.

Star: Brian Cant

Votes: 384

29. Camberwick Green (1966)

15 min | Animation, Family

Iconic British children's animated series set in the fictional, picturesque village of the title. Each episode opens with a character emerging from a music box and they will be the central character of the forthcoming story.

Star: Brian Cant

Votes: 354

30. Mr. Men (1974–1983)

7 min | Animation, Short, Family

The Mr Men are a whole host of brightly colored characters that live in Misterland. All of them have names like Mr Happy, Mr Clumsy and Mr Greedy and their appearance and personality match their name. Narrated by Arthur Lowe.

Stars: Arthur Lowe, Charlayne Woodard, Stuart K. Robinson, Sam Fontana

Votes: 436

31. Little Miss (1983)

Unrated | 8 min | Animation, Short, Family

The adventures of the Little Miss characters created by Roger Hargreaves as female counterparts to the original Mr Men. The personality and appearance of each character matches their name such as Little Miss Chatterbox.

Stars: Pauline Collins, John Alderton

Votes: 81

32. The Munch Bunch (1980– )

Family

String-puppet series featuring the adventures of fruit and vegetable characters who escape from a greengrocer's shop and start a new home in a country garden.

Stars: Charles Collingwood, Judy Bennett

Votes: 30

33. The Shoe People (1987– )

5 min | Animation, Family

This series follows the magical adventures of The Shoe People who live in their own magical land called Shoe Town.

Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Jo Wyatt

Votes: 346

34. Pigeon Street (1981)

15 min | Animation, Family

Much loved British animated series telling the stories of a recurring cast of characters such as a trucker called Long Distance Clara and Mr Baskerville the Detective who all live on Pigeon Street in an unnamed British city.

Stars: George Layton, John Telfer

Votes: 113

35. Chorlton and the Wheelies (1976– )

12 min | Animation, Family

A wonderfully eccentric series about Chorlton, a happy-go-lucky dragon (named after a suburb of Manchester) who unintentionally foils the evil schemes of a mad Welsh 'Kettle Witch' who tries to stop wheelie people having fun.

Star: Joe Lynch

Votes: 229

36. Blue Peter (1958– )

25 min | Family

The British children's magazine program, which has been running since the late 1950s, targets children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Stars: John Noakes, Peter Purves, Valerie Singleton, Simon Groom

Votes: 617

37. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.

Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lou Scheimer

Votes: 20,048

38. The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983–1985)

TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Every Saturday morning The Peanuts Gang does skits, mostly taken from newspaper strips.

Stars: Bill Melendez, Jeremy Schoenberg, Angela Lee Sloan, Brad Kesten

Votes: 1,900

39. Play School (1972–1990)

The New Zealand version of the classic British childen's programme.

Stars: Waric Slyfield, Janet Milne, Val Lamond, Kenneth Rea

Votes: 14

40. The Sooty Show (1968–1992)

30 min | Family

Children's slapstick show with the little bear glove puppet and his friends.

Stars: Matthew Corbett, Marjorie Corbett, Harry Corbett, Brenda Longman

Votes: 487

41. The Basil Brush Show (1980–1986)

Comedy, Family

Jokes and comical stories told by the red fox puppet "Basil Brush"

Star: Chic Littlewood

Votes: 55

42. Roland Rat: The Series (1985–1988)

Comedy, Family

Comic stories involving the puppet "Roland the Rat" and his friends living under London's Kings Cross Railway Station.

Stars: James Saxon, Anna Karen, Patrick Allen, Darryl Worbey

Votes: 88

43. Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A group of kids are thrown into a fantasy world where they must search for a way home, armed with magic weapons that an evil tyrant wants.

Stars: Willie Aames, Don Most, Adam Rich, Peter Cullen

Votes: 6,159

44. You and Me (1974–1992)

15 min | Family

Humans and puppets interact, tell stories and have fun to provide entertainment to 4 and 5 year old pre-school viewers.

Stars: Jacqui McDonald, Christopher Neil, Bridie O'Donnell, Vicki Luke

Votes: 38

45. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.

Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush

Votes: 26,913

47. Dramarama (1983–1989)

25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

A series of plays for children which featured the supernatural frequently and science fiction occasionally.

Stars: Denyse Alexander, Ian Kirkby, Christopher Biggins, Bill Wallis

Votes: 137

48. Crackerjack! (1955–2021)

45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show

The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now the ... See full summary »

Stars: Bert Hayes, Peter Glaze, Jillian Comber, Leslie Crowther

Votes: 117

49. Jonny Briggs (1985–1987)

20 min | Family

Jonny Briggs centers on the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero (played by Richard Holian), his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members.

Stars: Richard Holian, Jane Lowe, Sue Devaney, Tommy Robinson

Votes: 205

50. Rentaghost (1976–1984)

25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

After his death, Fred Mumford wants a second chance at achieving the success that eluded him in life. Coming back to Earth as a spirit, he recruits a Victorian gent and a medieval jester to set up "Rentaghost".

Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, William Perrie

Votes: 666

51. Grange Hill (1978–2008)

30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives.

Stars: Stuart Organ, Gwyneth Powell, Lee Cornes, Sally Geoghegan

Votes: 1,661

52. Take Hart (1977–1983)

30 min | Family

Host Tony Hart demonstrates various art projects along with cartoon sequences.

Stars: Tony Hart, Colin Bennett, Patricia Dodwell, Wilf Lunn

Votes: 116

53. Play Away (1971–1984)

Comedy, Family, Music

Songs, jokes and sketches with Brian Cant and the Play Away crew.

Stars: Brian Cant, Jonathan Cohen, Spike Heatley, Alan Rushton

Votes: 64

54. Bric-A-Brac (1980– )

Family

A children's TV series in which each episode is centred around a different letter of the alphabet.The old bloke who owns the shop rummages around to find things in the junk that start with that letter.

Star: Brian Cant

Votes: 23

55. Wide Awake Club (1984–1989)

Family

A variety show for children featuring comedy sketches, team challenges, celebrity guests and competitions.

Stars: Tommy Boyd, Timmy Mallett, Joanna Fisher, Denise Pearson

Votes: 60

56. Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1978)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A group of teenage friends and their Great Dane (Scooby-Doo) travel in a bright green van solving strange and hilarious mysteries, while returning from or going to a regular teenage function.

Stars: Don Messick, Casey Kasem, Nicole Jaffe, Vic Perrin

Votes: 41,559

57. Hong Kong Phooey (1974–1975)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A kung-fu-fighting pup and his snickering cat sidekick battle crime.

Stars: Scatman Crothers, Joe E. Ross, Kathy Gori, Don Messick

Votes: 3,986

58. Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979–1983)

TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The adventures of the mystery solving dog and his nephew.

Stars: Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Heather North, Frank Welker

Votes: 4,508

59. The Flintstones (1960–1966)

TV-G | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.

Stars: Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 41,035

60. Godzilla (1978–1980)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

The crew of the research vessel, The Calico, investigate strange phenomena and often meet menaces that force them to summon Godzilla to help.

Stars: Ted Cassidy, Jeff David, Don Messick, Hilly Hicks

Votes: 780

61. Wacky Races (1968–1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

The participants of an unusual car race compete around America.

Stars: Paul Winchell, John Stephenson, Dave Willock, Don Messick

Votes: 7,811

62. The Perils of Penelope Pitstop (1969–1971)

TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Action, Crime

The Ant Hill Mob has to protect Penelope Pitstop from a murderous lawyer who is after her inheritance.

Stars: Janet Waldo, Mel Blanc, Paul Winchell, Don Messick

Votes: 2,065

63. Thunderbirds (1965–1966)

TV-G | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Family

In the year 2065, the Tracy family run International Rescue - a top-secret organization whose ongoing mission is to rescue people trapped in extraordinarily dangerous situations using their advanced Thunderbirds machines.

Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham, Shane Rimmer

Votes: 5,114

64. Stingray (1964–1965)

30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Follows the adventures of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol, particularly the crew of its most advanced combat submarine called Stingray.

Stars: Ray Barrett, David Graham, Robert Easton, Don Mason

Votes: 1,427

65. Terrahawks (1983–1986)

TV-G | 23 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The missions of a planetary defense organization dedicated to protecting Earth from a Martian menace.

Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler, Robbie Stevens

Votes: 819

66. Battle of the Planets (1978–1980)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A five-member superhero team called G-Force fights to defend Earth and its space colonies from the threat of the planet Spectra.

Stars: Alan Young, Keye Luke, Ronnie Schell, Janet Waldo

Votes: 2,240

67. Muppet Babies (1984–1991)

TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The Muppets, as babies, have adventures with their imaginations inside their nursery.

Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor

Votes: 5,606

68. The Pink Panther Show (1969–1970)

TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

A classy, resourceful panther has plenty of hilarious misadventures, outwitting those who annoy him with his clever tricks.

Stars: Rich Little, Paul Frees, Dave Barry, Larry Storch

Votes: 21,516

69. Fingerbobs (1972)

15 min | Animation, Family

Charming finger puppet series with Yoffy (Jones) telling stories featuring Fingermouse, Scampi, Gulliver the Seagull, and other animal characters.

Star: Rick Jones

Votes: 141

70. Fingermouse (1985– )

15 min | Family

Features Fingermouse learning about different musical instruments from The Music Man, as well as having adventures with other paper finger-puppets.

Stars: Iain Lauchlan, Jane Hardy

Votes: 43

71. Help!... It's the Hair Bear Bunch! (1971–1972)

TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Animated series centering on three bears who live in a zoo. Every now and then they try to sneak out of the zoo. So the zoo keeper and his assistant try to stop them or apprehend them when ... See full summary »

Stars: Daws Butler, Paul Winchell, William Callaway, John Stephenson

Votes: 656

72. Danger Mouse (1981–1992)

TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Danger Mouse, the greatest secret agent in the world, must follow Colonel K's orders (and try not to break Professor Squawkencluck's inventions) to foil Baron Greenback's and his henchman Stiletto's plans.

Stars: David Jason, Terry Scott, Edward Kelsey, Victor Knight

Votes: 3,915

73. Bananaman (1983–1986)

5 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Bananaman, a young boy named Eric, transforms into a super-strong hero by eating bananas. His crow friend provides bananas. As Bananaman, he battles villains while keeping his alter-ego secret from others.

Stars: Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jill Shilling

Votes: 1,791

74. Inspector Gadget (1983–2023)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A bumbling cyborg inspector outfitted with an array of bizarre gadgets pursues the criminal organization M.A.D., all while his precocious niece and dog do the real investigative work.

Stars: Don Adams, Holly Berger, Frank Welker, Luc Durand

Votes: 23,326

75. Count Duckula (1988–1993)

TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

The misadventures of a vegetarian vampire duck and his servants.

Stars: Barry Clayton, Jack May, Brian Trueman, David Jason

Votes: 4,230

76. James the Cat (1984–1998)

TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Action

An over-privileged fat feline is forced to live in the wild, where he befriends the forest animals.

Stars: Sean Arnold, Alistair McGowan, Roberto Zenca

Votes: 139

77. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 TV Movie)

TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.

Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez

Votes: 44,104

78. The Trap Door (1984–1986)

TV-G | 5 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

3D plasticine animation, featuring Berk, a blue creature who lives as servant to the unseen 'Thing Upstairs' in an ancient castle. Every time the trap door opens a new adventure begins for ... See full summary »

Stars: William Rushton, Nick Shipley

Votes: 1,822

79. Paddington Bear (1976–1993)

30 min | Animation, Family

The misadventures of a little Peruvian bear living in London, England.

Stars: Michael Hordern, Joel Grey

Votes: 1,429

80. Captain Pugwash (1957–1975)

5 min | Animation, Family

The adventures of Captain Pugwash and his crew aboard the pirate ship - the Black Pig.

Stars: Peter Hawkins, Noel Coleman

Votes: 245

81. Jackanory (1965–1996)

15 min | Family, Fantasy

A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.

Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant

Votes: 423

82. Mr. Majeika (1988– )

G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Mr Majeika is a wizard, sent to "Britland" from the planet Walpurgis because he failed his O-level sorcery exam for the seventeenth time. He drops into the sleepy village of Much Barty, finding a post at St Barty's School in sleepy U.K.

Stars: Stanley Baxter, Claire Sawyer, Roland MacLeod, Simeon Pearl

Votes: 54

83. Wizbit (1986–1988)

Family, Fantasy

A magical children's series about an alien magician called Wizbit who comes to Earth for a year and a day to learn all about our planet. Wizbit, a giant yellow magicians hat, mainly solved puzzles in the city of Puzzleopolis.

Stars: Gary Martin, Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Vicky Licorish

Votes: 64

84. Why Don't You Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go and Do Something Less Boring Instead? (1973–1995)

15 min | Family

The TV show "Why Don't You" encouraged kids to turn off the TV and do something more enjoyable and productive.

Stars: Delima Begum, Venesha Browne, Nathan Davies, Leonard Davis

Votes: 90

85. Tiswas (1974–1982)

110 min | Animation, Family, Game-Show

Originally a Midlands-only "links" programme presented by Chris Tarrant and John Asher, Tiswas is chiefly remembered for evolving into a nationally broadcast comedy show with Chris joined by Sally James, Bob Carolgees and Lenny Henry.

Stars: Chris Tarrant, Sally James, John Asher, John Gorman

Votes: 218

86. Going Live! (1987–1993)

192 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show

Children's Saturday morning magazine/variety show featuring cartoons, sketches, games, music videos, special guests and features.

Stars: Sarah Greene, Phillip Schofield, Peter Simon, Trevor Neal

Votes: 155

87. Catweazle (1970–1971)

30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A medieval wizard (though not a very good one) is transported to the modern age.

Stars: Geoffrey Bayldon, Robin Davies, Gary Warren, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell

Votes: 1,126

88. Worzel Gummidge (1979–1981)

60 min | Family, Comedy, Drama

Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee), a scarecrow who comes to life.

Stars: Jon Pertwee, Jeremy Austin, Charlotte Coleman, Norman Bird

Votes: 1,107

89. Super Gran (1985–1987)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Family

The adventures of a super-powered granny who fights crime in her community.

Stars: Gudrun Ure, Iain Cuthbertson, Bill Shine, Alan Snell

Votes: 572

90. The Littlest Hobo (1979–1985)

30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The wandering adventures of an intelligent German shepherd dog.

Stars: London, Harvey Atkin, Allan Royal, Ted Follows

Votes: 1,337

91. Rolf's Cartoon Club (1988–1992)

22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

A British children's television show in the 90s where host Rolf Harris taught cartooning and animation.

Stars: Rolf Harris, Wendy Keay-Bright

Votes: 47

92. The Smurfs (1981–1989)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The Smurfs are tiny blue creatures that live in mushroom houses in a peaceful forest. They repeatedly try to outwit Gargamel, an evil sorcerer, his apprentice, Scruple, and his mangy cat, Azrael.

Stars: Don Messick, Danny Goldman, Lucille Bliss, Michael Bell

Votes: 21,056

94. D'Artacan y los tres mosqueperros (1981–1982)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

In 17th century France, young Dogtanian travels to Paris to fulfill his ambition to become one of the King's Musketeers. He befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis and falls in love with Juliette. A doggy version of the tale.

Stars: Eduardo Jover, Gloria Cámara, Manuel Peiró, Jesús Nieto

Votes: 2,806

95. Doctor Snuggles (1979– )

25 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

The fantastic adventures of a friendly doctor and his friends.

Stars: Peter Ustinov, Lambert Hamel, Ulli Philipp, Walter Jokisch

Votes: 1,141

96. The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982–1983)

TV-Y7 | 28 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A trio of kids must search throughout 16th Century South America for personal answers linked to the legendary El Dorado.

Stars: Janice Chaikelson, Adrian Knight, Michael Rudder, Terrence Labrosse

Votes: 4,275

97. The Adventures of Spot (1987–1993)

TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

The adventures of Spot, a little yellow puppy and his family and friends.

Stars: Paul Nicholas, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Corey Burton, Linda Gary

Votes: 616

98. Newsround (1972– )

10 min | Family, News

John Craven (and latterly other presenters) introduce news stories and other articles of interest to its young audience.

Stars: Ricky Boleto, Leah Gooding, Joe Tidy, Martin Dougan

Votes: 226

99. The Really Wild Show (1986–2006)

25 min | Documentary, Family

A weekly look at creatures in the wild.

Stars: Michaela Strachan, Chris Packham, Howie Watkins, Terry Nutkins

Votes: 96

100. Henry's Cat (1983– )

5 min | Family, Animation

Henry's Cat is a whimsical cartoon series that follows the adventures of a small yellow feline and his friends. Henry's Cat is the typical cat, loving nothing better than to eat and to ... See full summary »

Star: Bob Godfrey

Votes: 167



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