Bear Behaving Badly facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bear Behaving Badly
Starring	Nev the Bear Barney Harwood Glen Davies Allyson Brown Beverly Hills Ross Mullan Simon Buckley
Theme music composer	Barney Harwood
Country of origin	United Kingdom
No. of series	2
No. of episodes	26
Production
Executive producer(s)	Maddy Darrall Billy Macqueen Tanya Motie
Producer(s)	Fiona Robinson
Running time	23 minutes
Release
Original network	BBC One CBBC Channel
Picture format	16:9 (widescreen)
Original release	3 September 2007 – Present

Bear Behaving Badly is a funny television programme made for kids. It's a comedy show that used to be on CBBC. The main stars are Barney Harwood and Nev the Bear. They were also together on another CBBC show called SMILE. The company Darrall Macqueen Limited makes Bear Behaving Badly for CBBC.

The show features other fun characters. These include Allyson Brown as Beatrice, who Nev calls "Beetroot." There's also Glen Davies as Mr. Andy Prank, who Nev calls "Mr. Angry-pants." And Beverly Hills plays Postie. The puppets in the show are Nev The Bear, played by Ross Mullan, and Crazy Keith, played by Simon Buckley.

Meet the Main Characters

This section introduces you to the main characters in Bear Behaving Badly. Each character adds something special to the show's comedy.

Barney Harwood

Barney Harwood is one of the show's main stars. He often tries to keep Nev the Bear out of trouble. Barney is a friendly character who lives with Nev.

Nev the Bear

Nev is a mischievous bear puppet. He is known for his silly actions and for causing chaos. Nev often gives funny nicknames to the other characters. Crazy Keith sometimes calls him "Nevvy."

Crazy Keith

Crazy Keith is another puppet character. He is Nev's best friend and often joins in on Nev's wild plans. Keith is known for his energetic and sometimes unpredictable behavior.

Postie

Postie is the local mail carrier. She often gets caught up in Nev's antics. Postie is a recurring character who brings mail and sometimes trouble to the flat.

Beatrice (Beetroot)

Beatrice is a character played by Allyson Brown. Nev often calls her "Beetroot," which is a funny nickname. She is part of the group living in the flats.

Mr. Andy Prank (Mr. Angry Pants)

Mr. Andy Prank is often seen as the show's villain. Nev calls him "Mr. Angry Pants." He is usually annoyed by Nev's behavior and tries to stop his mischief.

New Faces in Series 2

The second series of Bear Behaving Badly brought in some exciting new characters. They added even more fun and new storylines to the show.

Aunt Barbara

Barbara is a new character introduced in series 2. She is Barney's aunt. Her arrival brings new situations and challenges for Nev and Barney.

Melanie

Melanie is another new character from series 2. She is Aunt Barbara's niece. Melanie often gets involved in the adventures happening in the flat.

Dorris

Dorris is Crazy Keith's girlfriend in series 2. Her relationship with Keith adds a new dynamic to his character. She often joins in the fun with Nev and the gang.

Other Recurring Characters

These characters appear often throughout the series. They help make the world of Bear Behaving Badly even more interesting.

Uncle Rupert

Uncle Rupert is Barney's uncle. He owns the building where Barney and Nev live. He sometimes visits to check on the flats and his nephew.

Good and Bad Ducks

These are two small ducks that represent Nev's thoughts. One duck has a halo and suggests good ideas. The other has horns and suggests bad ideas. They often argue, but sometimes they agree on what Nev should do.

PC Morse

PC Morse is a policeman from the area of Blackpool. He often deals with the strange events caused by Nev. PC Morse doesn't seem to like Mr. Prank very much.