Little Monsters (TV series)
Animated tales of mischievous children.
Little Monsters is a British animated children's television series that aired on CBBC from 1998. Based on the books by Tony Garth, the show centers on eccentric and mischievous children.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Children's series; Animated series
- Developer
- Russell Neale Dever
- Writer
- Jimmy Hibbert
- Director
- Tony Garth
- Voices
- David Holt
- Janet James
- Jill Shilling
- Melissa Sinden
- Theme music
- Gary Osborne; Poli Palmer
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
Facts from the source article.
Telecast and home media
The five-minute episodes were co-produced by Ealing Studios and CBBC. The series was translated into Scottish Gaelic as Na Bleigeardan, airing on BBC One Scotland from 5 January 2001 to 2 April 2001, with repeats from September to November 2001 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and later on BBC Two Scotland and BBC Alba. International broadcasts included France (TF1, Petites Crapules), Germany (Super RTL, Die kleinen Monster), Greece and Cyprus (Μικρά τερατάκια), Italy (RAI2 and RAI1, Adorabili Pesti), the Middle East (Spacetoon, المتعبون الصغار), the Netherlands (Kleine Monsters), and Portugal (TVI, Os Traquinas). In 2010, the programme aired in Spain (Los mini monstruos), South Africa, Israel (מפלצות קטנות), Singapore, China, South Korea, Japan (リトルモンスター), Latin Europe, and Latin America. Rights are owned by Russell Neale Dever in collaboration with Ian Harding, with distribution by Foothill Entertainment. Video Collection International released videotapes and DVDs in the early 2000s, and Mill Creek Entertainment released a DVD in 2009.
Characters
All characters are spoiled little children. Boisterous Billy is a hyperactive boy always filled with energy and easily excited, wanting fun even at inappropriate times. Bossy Bethany is a bossy, independent, strong-willed red-haired girl who tells others what to do, sometimes letting her bossiness get the better of her. Curious Calvin is a Black English boy always wanting to know everything, constantly asking himself questions. Clumsy Clarissa is a well-meaning girl who cannot avoid accidents, often falling over or breaking things. Contrary Constance is a posh, quick-witted girl who dislikes being told what to do, either refusing or doing the opposite, such as reading aloud when told to read quietly. Dangerous Dave is a daring daredevil boy willing to climb high trees, walk tightropes, or dive. Dirty Dermot is a grubby boy with a Bristol accent who habitually gets dirty, saying "These things happen." Forgetful Fiona is a quiet, shy, sweet girl with short-term memory loss who tries to remember what she forgot. Friendly Franco is a Spaniard boy always on his best behavior, kind to everyone, making friends, and cheering up upset people. Greedy Graham is a fat boy with an eating disorder, always hungry and craving food, often eating excess amounts and getting stomach-aches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which network aired Little Monsters (TV series)?
Little Monsters aired on CBBC and BBC Children's and Education.
How many episodes of Little Monsters (TV series) are there?
Little Monsters has 52 episodes.
When did Little Monsters (TV series) first air?
Little Monsters first aired on 14 September 1998.
When did Little Monsters (TV series) end?
Little Monsters last aired on 31 December 1998.
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