Barney (British TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barney |
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| Voices of | Tim Brooke-Taylor Harry Enfield Jan Ravens Enn Reitel |
| Narrated by | Enn Reitel |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 27 December 1988 – 26 April 1989 |
Barney is a fun British animated TV show for kids. It first aired in the United Kingdom on BBC One from December 1988 to April 1989. The show also traveled across the world! It was shown in the United States on The Disney Channel and later on Cartoon Network. Kids in many other countries like Sweden, France, Australia, and Canada also got to watch Barney's adventures.
Meet the Characters!
The show follows the exciting lives of Barney and his friends. Here are the main characters:
- Barney (voiced by Tim Brooke-Taylor): He's a big, fluffy Old English Sheepdog. Barney loves going on adventures and is always dreaming of becoming famous and rich.
- Roger (voiced by Harry Enfield): Roger is a clever little mouse. He lives in a cozy spot right on top of Barney's head, hidden in his long hair! He's Barney's best friend.
- Desmond (voiced by Harry Enfield): An Afghan Hound who wears cool sunglasses. He talks a bit like the actor Michael Caine. Desmond is in charge of the TV house where some of the characters live.
- Corneila (voiced by Jan Ravens): A sweet Chihuahua lady. Sometimes she gets a bit annoyed with Barney's silly ideas, but she's still a good friend.
- Francine (voiced by Jan Ravens): A friendly Irish Setter. She often helps Barney when he's trying to become a big star.
- Mr Prophet (voiced by Enn Reitel): A Spaniel dog. He can sometimes be a bit gloomy, but usually, he's quite cheerful and kind.
- Lost and Found: These are two cute Dalmatian puppies. Barney found them on Christmas Eve and gave them to Mr Prophet as a special present.
Barney's Adventures: Episode Guide
The Barney series has 13 exciting episodes. Each one tells a new story about Barney and his friends. Here's a quick look at some of their adventures:
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| 1 | "Barney's Christmas Surprise" | 27 December 1988 | 1 |
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Two puppies, Lost and Found, arrive at Barney's house. They become a wonderful Christmas gift for Mr Prophet.
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| 2 | "Barney Gets into Mischief" | 8 February 1989 | 2 |
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Barney and his friends visit a fair. Barney gets into trouble with a hot air balloon!
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| 3 | "Barney's Hungry Day" | 15 February 1989 | 3 |
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Barney tries to go on a diet. But Roger shows him that the weighing scale is actually broken!
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| 4 | "Barney's Treasure Hunt" | 22 February 1989 | 4 |
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Barney tries gardening, but he makes a mess of the garden. Meanwhile, Roger is busy planting his own things.
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| 5 | "Barney's Forgotten Birthday" | 1 March 1989 | 5 |
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Barney thinks everyone has forgotten his birthday. But Roger has a big surprise waiting for him!
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| 6 | "Barney Nabs a Crook" | 8 March 1989 | 6 |
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Barney and Roger argue about who emptied the fridge. A detective finds out Barney ate everything while sleepwalking!
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| 7 | "Barney's Big Spring Clean" | 15 March 1989 | 8 |
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Barney decides to spring clean his house. He ends up cleaning Roger's tiny home instead!
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| 8 | "Barney's TV Act" | 22 March 1989 | 7 |
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Barney travels to London hoping to become a TV star. But it's Roger who becomes the star instead!
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| 9 | "Barney the TV Director" | 29 March 1989 | 9 |
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Barney wants to help with a TV show at Corneila's house. His interruptions make Desmond angry.
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| 10 | "Barney's Winter Holiday" | 5 April 1989 | 10 |
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Barney struggles with skiing. A dog named Mitzi helps him, and they end up winning a prize!
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| 11 | "Barney Goes to the Seaside" | 12 April 1989 | 11 |
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On a trip to the beach, Barney and his friends annoy each other. But they quickly make up again.
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| 12 | "Barney Gets a Visitor" | 19 April 1989 | 12 |
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Barney gets a visit from Byron. Byron eats all the food in the house! Roger finds a way to solve the problem.
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| 13 | "Barney on TV" | 26 April 1989 | 13 |
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Barney gets a new job at the TV Studio as a stage assistant. It turns out to be very tiring work! This was the last episode of the series.
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