Chorlton and the Wheelies
Series Overview
Chorlton and the Wheelies is an animated children's television series that ran from September 1976 until June 1979 on British Television Channel. It followed the adventures of Chorlton, a fictional happiness dragon, in Wheelie World. Chorlton and the Wheelies was created by Cosgrove Hall for the ITV station Thames Television, and the eponymous lead character gets his name from the suburb of Manchester in which the Cosgrove Hall studio was based: the legend "Made in Chorlton-cum-Hardy" is found written on the inside of the egg from which he hatches in the very first episode of the series.
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3 Seasons • 40 Episodes
12 min per episode
1976 – 1979
Premiered: Mon, Sep 27, 1976
Brian CosgroveLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 13: “Royal Wheelyworld Pipe Band”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Cosgrove, Mark Hall
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What is Chorlton and the Wheelies about?
Chorlton and the Wheelies is an animated children's television series that ran from September 1976 until June 1979 on British Television Channel. It followed the adventures of Chorlton, a fictional happiness dragon, in Wheelie World. Chorlton and the Wheelies was created by Cosgrove Hall for the ITV station Thames Television, and the eponymous lead character gets his name from the suburb of Manchester in which the Cosgrove Hall studio was based: the legend "Made in Chorlton-cum-Hardy" is found written on the inside of the egg from which he hatches in the very first episode of the series.
How many seasons does Chorlton and the Wheelies have?
Chorlton and the Wheelies comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Chorlton and the Wheelies?
Key cast members in Chorlton and the Wheelies include Joe Lynch.
Who created or directed Chorlton and the Wheelies?
Chorlton and the Wheelies was developed and directed by Brian Cosgrove, Mark Hall.