Roobarb
Series Overview
Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and the show was first shown on 21 October 1974. The theme is that of the friendly rivalry between Roobarb the green dog and Custard the pink cat from next door. The narration of the series was provided by the actor Richard Briers. On 18 February 2013, Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey.
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1 Season • 30 Episodes
5 min per episode
1974 – 1976
Premiered: Mon, Oct 21, 1974
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 30: “When There Was A Big Mix Up”
Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Godfrey
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Godfrey
Producer
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What is Roobarb about?
Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and the show was first shown on 21 October 1974. The theme is that of the friendly rivalry between Roobarb the green dog and Custard the pink cat from next door. The narration of the series was provided by the actor Richard Briers. On 18 February 2013, Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey.
How many seasons does Roobarb have?
Roobarb comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Roobarb?
Key cast members in Roobarb include Richard Briers.
Who created or directed Roobarb?
Roobarb was developed and directed by Not specified.