7.5
What a Cartoon!
1995
Roobarb
7.45m19741 season
Animation
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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When Roobarb Made A Spike
1974-10-21 · 5m
Roobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.
When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up
1974-10-22 · 5m
Roobarb tries to ice-skate.
When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored
1974-10-23 · 5m
Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.
When The Tree Fell To Pieces
1974-10-24 · 5m
It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.
When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond
1974-10-28 · 5m
All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.
When It Was Night
1974-10-29 · 5m
Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.
When The Sun Was Just Right
1974-10-30 · 5m
Roobarb makes a film.
When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom
1974-10-31 · 5m
Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.
When There Wasn't Treasure
1974-11-04 · 5m
Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.
When It Wasn't Thorsday
1974-11-05 · 5m
Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.
When Roobarb Was Cheating
1974-11-06 · 5m
Roobarb organises a sports day.
When Custard Was Sorry
1974-11-07 · 5m
Custard joins a gang of criminals.
When Roobarb Mixed the Paint
1974-11-11 · 5m
Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.
When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head
1974-11-12 · 5m
Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.
When The Day Didn't Arrive
1974-11-13 · 5m
The garden is covered in fog.
When You're Going To Fly-Fly High
1974-11-14 · 5m
Roobarb starts a travel agency.
When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share
1974-11-18 · 5m
Roobarb meets a lion.
When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether
1974-11-19 · 5m
Roobarb joins the scouts.
When Custard Stole the Show
1974-11-20 · 5m
Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.
When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale
1974-11-21 · 5m
There is a dance at foxes dale.
When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch
1974-11-25 · 5m
Roobarb puts on a puppet show.
When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf
1974-11-26 · 5m
Roobarb plants some seeds.
When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still
1974-11-27 · 5m
Roobarb has hiccups.
When There Was Someone Else
1974-11-28 · 5m
Roobarb is followed by a shadow.
When Roobarb Got A long Break
1974-12-02 · 5m
Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.
When The Pipes Call The Tune
1974-12-03 · 5m
Roobarb gets some bagpipes.
When A Knight Lost His Day
1974-12-04 · 5m
Roobarb pretends to be a knight.
When Custard Got Too Near The Bone
1974-12-05 · 5m
Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.
When It Was Christmas
1974-12-24 · 5m
Roobarb organises a christmas party.
When There Was A Big Mix Up
1976-03-29 · 5m
Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.
