Archibald the Koala facts for kids

Archibald the Koala is a fun cartoon TV show for kids! It was made by Millimages and HiT Entertainment. The show first aired in 1998 in the United Kingdom on ITV and in France on France 3 and Canal J. It's based on cool books written by Paul Cox. You could also watch it in the United States on Cartoon Network's Small World program. The show has 52 episodes, each about 13 minutes long.

What's the Show About?

This series takes place on a secret island called Rastepappe. This island is home to lots of koalas and badgers. Their main city is Koalaville. It's full of interesting and sometimes quirky characters!

The mayor of Koalaville is often stressed. He gets "meeegranes" from all the problems. There's also a super smart but clumsy inventor. You'll meet a fisherman who loves to relax and a chef who can be a bit grumpy. Plus, there's a painter who likes to be in charge.

When strange things happen on Rastepappe, Archibald is the one to call! He's a trusted detective who always solves the mystery.

Meet the Characters

Here are some of the main characters you'll see in Archibald the Koala:

• Archibald the detective — He's the main character and the island's best detective. Richard Griffiths does his voice.
• Agatha — She's a writer and Archibald's wife. Her voice is done by Adrienne Posta.
• Archduke — He's the mayor of Koalaville. Keith Wickham is his voice actor.
• Jozette — She is Archduke's wife. Adrienne Posta also voices her.
• Giovanni — He's an opera singer. Bob Saker provides his voice.
• John Dory — A fisherman and Iris Dory's husband. Bob Saker voices him too.
• Iris Dory — She's a florist and John Dory's wife. Kate Robbins is her voice.
• Edison — He's the island's clever inventor. Keith Wickham voices him.
• Marie — An architect and painter. Kate Robbins is her voice.
• Sullivan — He's a printer, journalist, and Gazette's husband. Dan Russell voices him.
• Gazette — She is Sullivan's wife. Kate Robbins also voices her.
• Soufflé — The island's chef. Dan Russell is his voice actor.
• Miss Julie — She's the school teacher and also an astrologer. Adrienne Posta voices her.

There are about 500 other koalas and badgers living on Rastepappe Island!

Episodes Guide

The show ran for three exciting seasons, with a total of 52 episodes!

Season 1 (1998)

• 1. The Dragon
• 2. The Meteorite
• 3. The Rugby-Basket Mystery
• 4. A Hazardous Fishing Contest
• 5. The Missing Boat
• 6. The Heatwave
• 7. Archduke's Statue
• 8. The Haunted House
• 9. A Star is Born
• 10. The Brass Band
• 11. Archduke's Amnesia
• 12. Strange Vibrations
• 13. The New Restaurant
• 14. A Hapless Birthday
• 15. Read about Tomorrow, Today
• 16. The Flower And The Magician
• 17. What's White and White and Read All Over?

Season 2 (1999)

• 18. The Invasion
• 19. The Fire Fighters
• 20. The Mystery of the Floating Island
• 21. Great Renovations
• 22. Archduke's Cockatoo
• 23. Lighthouse of Rastepappe
• 24. The Overworked Printer
• 25. The Snow Cannon
• 26. The Flower Thief
• 27. Whale Song
• 28. The Very Greedy Sleepwalker
• 29. The World of Giants
• 30. Edison's Clock
• 31. The Sea Monster
• 32. The Treasure Hunt
• 33. Ultra-Modern Town Hall
• 34. Stop That Train!
• 35. A Mysterious Rescuer

Season 3 (2000)

• 36. The Messenger
• 37. The Dynamic Dynamo
• 38. The Big Show
• 39. The Lucky Charm
• 40. The Misunderstanding
• 41. The Umbrellas of Rastepappe
• 42. The Big Twister
• 43. The Machine from the Sky
• 44. The Fake Necklace
• 45. Pizza Gazette
• 46. The Ambulance
• 47. The Musical Extravaganza
• 48. A Detective Goes Camping
• 49. Edison's Trophy
• 50. The Giant Mole
• 51. The Waxworks of Rastepappe
• 52. Archibald's Holiday

DVDs

You can find DVDs for each of the six volumes (which cover all the seasons) of Archibald the Koala.