Barking! facts for kids

Barking! is a fun British TV show for kids that aired from October 2004 to February 2006. It was shown on CITV, which is ITV1's children's channel. The story is about a teenage girl named Jezza, played by Katy McGowan. She has a secret: her dog, Georgie, can talk! Georgie's voice was done by Will Mellor.

Jezza got Georgie as a special welcome gift from her stepfather, Greg (Charles Dale), when her family moved to Devon. Jezza is the only one who knows Georgie can talk. They go on many adventures in their fictional town of Stonemoor in Devon. Georgie often gets into trouble, and Jezza sometimes gets blamed, but she doesn't mind because they are best friends.

What is Barking! About?

The main idea of Barking! is the secret friendship between Jezza and her talking dog, Georgie. They explore their new home in Stonemoor, Devon. Even though Georgie causes a lot of mischief, their bond stays strong. The show is full of funny situations and adventures that happen because of Georgie's talking ability.

Who are the Main Characters?

Besides Jezza and Georgie, there are other important characters in the show:

• Pippa: Jezza's mother, played by Robin Weaver.
• Dan: Jezza's stepbrother, played by Adam Scourfield.
• Ollie: Jezza's other stepbrother, played by Tom Millner.
• Greg: Jezza's stepfather, played by Charles Dale.

Where Does the Story Happen?

The show's adventures take place in the fictional town of Stonemoor, located in Devon, England. This setting provides a lovely background for Jezza and Georgie's daily escapades.

When Was Barking! on TV?

Barking! first aired in October 2004 and finished in February 2006. It had two series. After its first run, all the episodes were shown again many times on the CITV channel between 2006 and 2013. This means lots of kids got to watch it over several years!

Where Was the Show Filmed?

Even though the story is set in Devon, the series was actually filmed in a small market town called Boroughbridge. This town is located in North Yorkshire, which is a different part of England.

Behind the Scenes

Many talented people worked to create Barking!. The catchy title sequence and the overall design of the show were created and produced by a company called Hello Charlie.

Who Made the Opening?

The music for the opening sequence was composed and produced by Rob David and Dan Delor. They also worked on music for other TV shows, including documentaries for the BBC.

Similar Shows

If you enjoyed Barking!, you might also like a show called Waffle the Wonder Dog. This show was released in February 2018 on CBeebies. It has some similar ideas to Barking!, like a family with a special talking dog.