Fiddley Foodle Bird
A boy's wish brings a book bird to life.
The Fiddley Foodle Bird is a British children's animated musical television series that aired on BBC One in 1992. The thirteen-episode serial was narrated by Bruce Forsyth and written by Jonathan Hodge. It was produced by H.A.P.P.Y. Animation and Fiddley Foodle Bird Productions in association with HIT Entertainment, and eventually broadcast in over 30 countries.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 10 minutes
- Creator
- Jonathan Hodge
- Writer
- Jonathan Hodge; Stuart Lethwood
- Director
- Tony Garth
- Executive producers
- Theresa Plummer-Andrews (BBC)
- Chris Ambler
- Andy Taylor (H.A.P.P.Y Animation)
- Starring
- Dennis Waterman
- Kate Robbins
- Jimmy Hibbert
- Jonathan Hodge
- Julian Littman
- Stuart Leathwood
- Tammy Coleman
- Narrator
- Bruce Forsyth
- Opening theme
- "The Fiddley Foodle Bim Bam Boom"
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Plot
The central character is a bird whose full name is the Fiddley Foodle Bim Bam Boodle Oo Diddley-Doodle Oodle Bird, voiced by Dennis Waterman. The bird began as a picture in a book discovered by a boy named Algernon. Cilla Black guest-starred as the President of the Potty Explorer's Club.
Merchandise
The complete series was released on VHS in 2001, and a separate Pocket Money Video release contained the first eight episodes. A soundtrack on CD and cassette, released by EMI Music Publishing in 1992, included Bruce Forsyth's introduction, an extended version of the main title theme, and all songs from the thirteen episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Fiddley Foodle Bird?
Fiddley Foodle Bird stars Dennis Waterman, Kate Robbins, Jimmy Hibbert, Jonathan Hodge, Julian Littman, Stuart Leathwood and Tammy Coleman.
How many episodes of Fiddley Foodle Bird are there?
Fiddley Foodle Bird has 13 episodes.
When did Fiddley Foodle Bird first air?
Fiddley Foodle Bird first aired on 8 January 1992.
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