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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 19841 Season

Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House

Series Overview

Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House is a 1984 animated television series. It is based on The Dolls' House, a children's novel written by Rumer Godden originally published in 1947, and focuses on the toys living in a Victorian Dolls' House belonging to sisters Emily and Charlotte Dane. The whole series had a very dark edge as the dolls had to wish very hard that good things would happen and they would not fall on misfortune. The series started with the phrase "Dolls are not like people, people choose, but dolls can only be chosen".

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 5 Episodes

15 min per episode

Air Date Window

1984 – 1984

Premiered: Mon, Feb 6, 1984

Created By
Oliver PostgateOliver Postgate

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Feb 10, 1984

Season 1, Episode 5: “Episode 5”

Marchpane makes trouble and Birdie is brave.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin

Screenplay & Story

Rumer Godden

Original Score & Music

David Heneker

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Rumer Godden

Department Leadership Roster

Oliver Postgate

Oliver Postgate

Director

Peter Firmin

Peter Firmin

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House

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What is Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House about?

Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House is a 1984 animated television series. It is based on The Dolls' House, a children's novel written by Rumer Godden originally published in 1947, and focuses on the toys living in a Victorian Dolls' House belonging to sisters Emily and Charlotte Dane. The whole series had a very dark edge as the dolls had to wish very hard that good things would happen and they would not fall on misfortune. The series started with the phrase "Dolls are not like people, people choose, but dolls can only be chosen".

How many seasons does Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House have?

Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House?

Key cast members in Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House include Oliver Postgate, Anna Calder-Marshall, Una Stubbs.

Who created or directed Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House?

Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House was developed and directed by Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin.