Tickle on the Tum
Series Overview
Tickle On The Tum was a series of ten minute programmes for young children produced by Granada Television and aired on the ITV network from 1984 until 1988. The series was set in a shop in the fictional village of Tickle-on-the-Tum. The original presenters were folk-singer Ralph McTell, fresh from his stint on Granada's other children's series Alphabet Zoo and Danusia Harwood. From about the middle of the second series, Harwood was replaced by Jacqueline Reddin. In the final series, Reddin became the show's lead presenter and sang the theme song, after McTell returned to his recording career.
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4 Seasons • 118 Episodes
30 min per episode
1984 – 1988
Premiered: Mon, Nov 5, 1984
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 39: “More from the Mighty Mog”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Signy
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Richard Signy
Director
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What is Tickle on the Tum about?
Tickle On The Tum was a series of ten minute programmes for young children produced by Granada Television and aired on the ITV network from 1984 until 1988. The series was set in a shop in the fictional village of Tickle-on-the-Tum. The original presenters were folk-singer Ralph McTell, fresh from his stint on Granada's other children's series Alphabet Zoo and Danusia Harwood. From about the middle of the second series, Harwood was replaced by Jacqueline Reddin. In the final series, Reddin became the show's lead presenter and sang the theme song, after McTell returned to his recording career.
How many seasons does Tickle on the Tum have?
Tickle on the Tum comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Tickle on the Tum?
Key cast members in Tickle on the Tum include Not specified.
Who created or directed Tickle on the Tum?
Tickle on the Tum was developed and directed by Richard Signy.