Bobinogs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bobinogs |
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Starring | David Pursey Martyn Ellis Michelle McTernan Dionne Morgan Olwen Rees Morgan Hopkins |
Country of origin | Wales, United Kingdom |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 98 |
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Executive producer(s) | Simon Grover Elen Rhys |
Producer(s) | Elen Rhys |
Production company(s) | BBC Wales |
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Original network | CBeebies |
Original release | 6 March 2003 | – 24 November 2016
Bobinogs (which was called Bobinogi in Welsh) was a fun British children's television show. It was shown on CBeebies, a channel for younger kids. The show first started in Wales in 2003. Then, in 2004, it began to be shown across the whole United Kingdom.
The show was about a boy named Owen and three special characters. These characters lived inside Owen's hat! When Owen was around, they were just still objects. But when he left, they came to life and had adventures. Later, the show changed. The characters became cartoons and were active from the very start of each episode.
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Discovering Bobinogs
Bobinogs was a popular show that ran for many years. It helped entertain and teach young viewers. The show was known for its catchy songs and interesting stories. It was a big part of CBeebies' programming for over a decade.
What's the Show About?
The three main characters in Bobinogs were part of a band. In most episodes, they faced a problem or a puzzle. They would then work together to try and solve it. At the end of each episode, they would perform a song. This song was usually about the problem they had just solved. It helped to sum up what they learned.
How They Solved Problems
A cool part of the show was their special tool called "bobinoculars". In every episode, the characters would use these "bobinoculars". They would look through them to find a clue. This clue was always a video clip from the real world. It helped them figure out the solution to their problem. This made the show interactive and helped kids connect with the real world.
Meet the Bobinogs Characters
The show had a cast of memorable characters. Each one played a special role in the band and their adventures.
- Owen: Played by David Pursey. He was the original boy who owned the hat.
- Ogi: He played the drums and was the DJ. Martyn Ellis gave him his voice.
- Bobin: She played the keyboards. Dionne Morgan was her voice actress.
- Nib: She was the main vocalist (singer). Michelle McTernan voiced her.
- Mangu Bobknot: Voiced by Olwen Rees.
- Ollie Mindybob: Voiced by Martyn Ellis.
- Robina: Voiced by Dionne Morgan.
- Molly: Voiced by Olwen Rees.
- Fireman Owen: Voiced by Martyn Ellis.
- Nibin: Voiced by Michelle McTernan.
- Phil the Shelf: Voiced by Martyn Ellis.
- Cyril the Dragon: Voiced by Martyn Ellis.
- Brenda the Bus: Voiced by Dionne Morgan.
- Nogdog: Vocals by Martyn Ellis and Morgan Hopkins.