The Pingwings
Series Overview
Pingwings was an animated black-and-white children's television series of 18 ten-minute episodes broadcast in the United Kingdom on ITV in 1961. It first aired on Southern Television. Created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin of Smallfilms, it starred a family of penguin-like creatures who lived at the back of a barn on Berrydown Farm. The Pingwing characters were knitted by Firmin's wife Joan and the animation was achieved using the stop motion technique.
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Broadcast Syndication
3 Seasons • 12 Episodes
10 min per episode
— – Present
Oliver PostgateSeasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Postgate
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What is The Pingwings about?
Pingwings was an animated black-and-white children's television series of 18 ten-minute episodes broadcast in the United Kingdom on ITV in 1961. It first aired on Southern Television. Created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin of Smallfilms, it starred a family of penguin-like creatures who lived at the back of a barn on Berrydown Farm. The Pingwing characters were knitted by Firmin's wife Joan and the animation was achieved using the stop motion technique.
How many seasons does The Pingwings have?
The Pingwings comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Pingwings?
Key cast members in The Pingwings include Not specified.
Who created or directed The Pingwings?
The Pingwings was developed and directed by Oliver Postgate.