The Animal Shelf
Series Overview
The Animal Shelf is a British 1997–2000 children's television series produced by Cosgrove Hall Films and based on the books written and illustrated by British writer Ivy Wallace about a group of talking toy animals who live in Timothy's bedroom. Aimed particularly at pre-school children, the Animal Shelf first aired on ITV running for 4 seasons and 52 episodes, running from 25 June 1997 to 3 August 2000.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 1 Episodes
1991 – 1991
Premiered: Tue, Jan 1, 1991
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 1: “Stipey to the Rescue”
Stripey the woollen zebra sets off to rescue Getup the giraffe when he is kidnapped.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivy Wallace
Jackie Cockle, Francis Vose
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Cockle
Producer
Francis Vose
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Animal Shelf
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What is The Animal Shelf about?
The Animal Shelf is a British 1997–2000 children's television series produced by Cosgrove Hall Films and based on the books written and illustrated by British writer Ivy Wallace about a group of talking toy animals who live in Timothy's bedroom. Aimed particularly at pre-school children, the Animal Shelf first aired on ITV running for 4 seasons and 52 episodes, running from 25 June 1997 to 3 August 2000.
How many seasons does The Animal Shelf have?
The Animal Shelf comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Animal Shelf?
Key cast members in The Animal Shelf include Susan Sheridan, Marc Donato, Jimmy Hibbert, Christopher Marren, Jill Frappier.
Who created or directed The Animal Shelf?
The Animal Shelf was developed and directed by Ivy Wallace.