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Roobarb

1974-10-21 Animation 7

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.

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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.

  • First Aired
    1974-10-21
  • Last Aired
    1976-03-29
  • Creator
  • Genre
    Animation
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    30
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    BBC One
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  • Season 1
When Roobarb Made A Spike

1. When Roobarb Made A Spike

Roobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.
Roobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.Less
5mins 1974-10-21
When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up

2. When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up

Roobarb tries to ice-skate.
Roobarb tries to ice-skate.Less
5mins 1974-10-22
When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored

3. When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored

Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.
Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.Less
5mins 1974-10-23
When The Tree Fell To Pieces

4. When The Tree Fell To Pieces

It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.
It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.Less
5mins 1974-10-24
When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond

5. When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond

All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate...More
All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.Less
5mins 1974-10-28
When It Was Night

6. When It Was Night

Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.
Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.Less
5mins 1974-10-29
When It Was Christmas

7. When It Was Christmas

Roobarb organises a christmas party.
Roobarb organises a christmas party.Less
5mins 1974-12-24
When The Sun Was Just Right

8. When The Sun Was Just Right

Roobarb makes a film.
Roobarb makes a film.Less
5mins 1974-10-30
When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom

9. When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom

Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.
Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.Less
5mins 1974-10-31
When There Wasn't Treasure

10. When There Wasn't Treasure

Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.
Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.Less
5mins 1974-11-04
When It Wasn't Thorsday

11. When It Wasn't Thorsday

Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.
Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.Less
5mins 1974-11-05
When Roobarb Was Cheating

12. When Roobarb Was Cheating

Roobarb organises a sports day.
Roobarb organises a sports day.Less
5mins 1974-11-06
When Custard Was Sorry

13. When Custard Was Sorry

Custard joins a gang of criminals.
Custard joins a gang of criminals.Less
5mins 1974-11-07
When Roobarb Mixed the Paint

14. When Roobarb Mixed the Paint

Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.
Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.Less
5mins 1974-11-11
When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head

15. When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head

Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.
Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.Less
5mins 1974-11-12
When You're Going To Fly-Fly High

16. When You're Going To Fly-Fly High

Roobarb starts a travel agency.
Roobarb starts a travel agency.Less
5mins 1974-11-14
When The Day Didn't Arrive

17. When The Day Didn't Arrive

The garden is covered in fog.
The garden is covered in fog.Less
5mins 1974-11-13
When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share

18. When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share

Roobarb meets a lion.
Roobarb meets a lion.Less
5mins 1974-11-18
When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether

19. When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether

Roobarb joins the scouts.
Roobarb joins the scouts.Less
5mins 1974-11-19
When Custard Stole the Show

20. When Custard Stole the Show

Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.
Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.Less
5mins 1974-11-20
When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale

21. When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale

There is a dance at foxes dale.
There is a dance at foxes dale.Less
5mins 1974-11-21
When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch

22. When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch

Roobarb puts on a puppet show.
Roobarb puts on a puppet show.Less
5mins 1974-11-25
When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf

23. When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf

Roobarb plants some seeds.
Roobarb plants some seeds.Less
5mins 1974-11-26
When There Was Someone Else

24. When There Was Someone Else

Roobarb is followed by a shadow.
Roobarb is followed by a shadow.Less
5mins 1974-11-28
When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still

25. When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still

Roobarb has hiccups.
Roobarb has hiccups.Less
5mins 1974-11-27
When Roobarb Got A long Break

26. When Roobarb Got A long Break

Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.
Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.Less
5mins 1974-12-02
When The Pipes Call The Tune

27. When The Pipes Call The Tune

Roobarb gets some bagpipes.
Roobarb gets some bagpipes.Less
5mins 1974-12-03
When A Knight Lost His Day

28. When A Knight Lost His Day

Roobarb pretends to be a knight.
Roobarb pretends to be a knight.Less
5mins 1974-12-04
When Custard Got Too Near The Bone

29. When Custard Got Too Near The Bone

Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.
Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.Less
5mins 1974-12-05
When There Was A Big Mix Up

30. When There Was A Big Mix Up

Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.
Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.Less
5mins 1976-03-29

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