Animal Spies! facts for kids

Animal Spies! is a fun CITV show that first started on March 11, 2006. This was the very first day the CITV channel launched! The show tells exciting, made-up stories about animals. It uses real animal videos, but actors add voices to make the animals "talk." Animal Spies! is currently in its second season.

Meet the Animal Spies! Characters

The show features three main characters who bring the animal stories to life. Each character has a unique personality.

Freddy the Mouse

Freddy is an optimistic and curious mouse. He loves exploring new things. Freddy lives inside a Globe in a boy's bedroom. When the boy leaves for school, Freddy pops out to join the fun. He often finds it funny when Toady gets angry. Freddy's voice is done by the famous actor Lenny Henry.

Ted the Teddy Bear

Ted is a rather lazy Teddy bear. He can be a bit silly sometimes. Ted and Toady often get into arguments. These arguments usually end with them falling out. But don't worry, they always become friends again by the end of each episode. Ted is voiced by Ricky Tomlinson.

Toady the Tin Toad

Toady is a small tin toad. She is known for having a short temper. Toady often gets mad at Ted, and they frequently argue. When she gets angry, her eyes pop out, which makes her quite funny to watch. Jennie McAlpine provides Toady's voice.

How Do the Stories Work?

Each episode of Animal Spies! follows a simple pattern.

The Start of the Adventure

Every episode begins when a boy leaves his bedroom for school. As soon as he's gone, Toady and Ted magically come to life. Freddy the Mouse also jumps out of his Globe. Sometimes, Ted and Toady might start arguing right away.

Freddy's Amazing Animal Tales

When the arguments settle, Freddy tells a story. These stories are always about animals from different parts of the world. For example, you might see a dingo in one of Freddy's tales. The show uses real videos of animals. Then, actors add voices to make the animals seem like they are talking and thinking. This is called Amphropomorphism, which means giving human qualities to animals.

Questions and Discoveries

While Freddy tells his story, Ted and Toady often chat with each other. They also ask Freddy questions about the animals in the story. This helps everyone learn more about the animal world.

Back to Normal

After Freddy finishes his exciting animal story, the boy comes back home from school. All the characters quickly rush back to their original spots. Freddy goes back inside his globe, and Ted and Toady become still again. It's like their secret adventure never happened!