Dream Street (British TV series) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dream Street
Genre	Children's
Written by	Ross Hastings Paul Larson Chris Trengove George Tarry Tim Quinn Jason Quinn John Gatehouse
Directed by	Brian Johnson
Voices of	Charlotte Bellamy Emma Tate Chris Jarvis Dave Benson Phillips Russ Abbott
Narrated by	Russ Abbott
Music by	Tom Sayers
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	65 + 1 Christmas Special
Production
Producer(s)	Nigel Stone
Running time	9 minutes
Production company(s)	Platinum Films (As Dream Street Productions Ltd.)
Distributor	Carlton Television (as Carlton International; 1999-2002) FremantleMedia (2001-2002) MarVista Entertainment (2017-present)
Release
Original network	CITV
Original release	6 May 1999 (1999-05-06) – 2002 (2002)

Dream Street is a fun British TV show for kids that aired from 1999 to 2002 on CITV. It's narrated by the famous British comedian Russ Abbot. The show is all about talking toy vehicles that come to life! These vehicles were actually controlled by radio, making them seem like they were moving on their own.

The show takes place inside a magical storybook that rests on a bedside table in a playroom. When the child in the room is asleep, the toys in Dream Street come alive for their adventures. You might even spot a teddy bear clock or cool model Saturn planets in the room!

For its second season, the show added a special message to its theme song: "Get Streetwise!" This was part of a road safety campaign, teaching kids important lessons about staying safe on the roads.

Dream Street was shown again on CITV in 2008–09, and later, in 2017, the series got a cool update with improved effects. One character, Jack Hammer, even became a CGI (computer-generated imagery) character!

Meet the Dream Street Characters

Get ready to meet the awesome vehicles who live in Dream Street!

• Buddy – Buddy is a young pickup truck and the main character. He's super friendly and loves to help his pals using his magic. He's yellow with a red 'B' on his doors and a red 'B' for his nose. His favorite saying is, "Just like magic!" Charlotte Bellamy voices Buddy.

• Daisy Do-right – Daisy is a small 'panda car' police car and Buddy's best friend. She works hard to keep Dream Street safe. She sometimes gets annoyed when her "Sleeping Policemen" (who are literally sleeping police officers!) fall asleep on duty. Daisy is white with pink and orange checkers and has a daisy for her nose. She's also voiced by Charlotte Bellamy.

• Half-Pint – This character is a small, shy milk float. He used to be scared of the dark but has grown braver. In one episode, he was teased by Hot Rodney for being slow, but he learned to be proud of himself. Emma Tate is his voice.

• Hot Rodney – Hot Rodney is a speedy and sometimes naughty hot rod car. He can be a bit reckless, but he also has a helpful side. For example, he once helped Buddy and Hot-Air get unstuck from a pile of building blocks. He's teal with cool flames on his sides. Chris Jarvis voices him.

• Hot Air – Hot Air is a unique 3-wheeled vehicle that looks like a balloon on wheels. He moves around Dream Street by driving backward and makes funny noises, like a whoopee cushion, to talk. He can be a bit mischievous!

• Jack Hammer – Jack is a playful pneumatic drill. He loves to cause a little mischief, sometimes with Hot Air and Rodney. He wears a blue cap backward. In the updated 2017 version of the show, Jack Hammer is a CGI character! Dave Benson Phillips voices him.

• The Wild Bunch – These are a group of traffic cones who love to cause trouble and have lots of F-U-N!

• Ice Cool – Ice Cool is a relaxed ice cream van with a big ice cream cone on top. He loves to serve ice creams to all his friends. Dave Benson Phillips also voices Ice Cool.

• The Sleeping Policemen – These are literally pedestrian crossings that look like sleeping police officers covered in striped blankets. Their names are PC Snooze, PC Snore, and PC Nodoff. They work with Daisy but are very lazy! Russ Abbott voices all three.

• The Gossips – Scarlet and Amber are two traffic lights. They try to keep the road safe but sometimes accidentally cause problems. They are smart and responsible. Chris Jarvis voices both of them.

• Tech – Tech is a grey mechanical robot with special powers. He helps Buddy change into different forms for his adventures. Russ Abbott voices Tech.

Dream Street Adventures

Dream Street had two exciting seasons, plus a special Christmas episode!

Season 1 (1999-2000)

This season introduced us to all the characters and their first adventures. Here are some of the fun stories from Season 1:

• Hot Air: Buddy discovers Hot Air has been letting air out of tires, making cars feel flat.
• Jumping Jack: Jack Hammer tries to do dares for Hot Rodney and gets into a tricky situation.
• Dinosaur: Half-Pint thinks there's a real dinosaur in Dream Street!
• Code Red: The Gossips cause a traffic jam to teach Ice Cool a lesson.
• Bossy Boots: Jack Hammer gets a bit too bossy when he's in charge of roadworks.
• Musical Madness: Ice Cool's loud music annoys the Gossips, leading to a funny situation.
• Tech's Magical Carnival: Tech goes missing on the day of his own carnival!
• King Of The Road: Rodney bullies Half-Pint, and Buddy challenges Rodney to a race.
• Surprise, Surprise: It's Buddy's birthday, and Daisy plans a secret party.
• By The Book: Daisy is worried about her police test, so Jack and The Wild Bunch try to "help" her practice.
• Happy Butterday: The Wild Bunch cause trouble with butter on Skipping Rope Bridge.
• Snoring & Touring: The Sleeping Policemen try to go on holiday but fall asleep!
• Over the Rainbow: Jack and Rodney try to catch a rainbow with a special machine.
• Cool Kids: Half-Pint feels left out of Jack, Hot Air, and Rodney's "Cool Kids Gang."
• Daisy's Deputy: Half-Pint becomes Daisy's deputy but gets covered in whipped cream.
• The Ghost of Peekaboo Park: Half-Pint thinks there's a ghost during a game of hide-and-seek.
• Games Day: Everyone has fun playing different games on Dream Street.
• Jack the Joker: Jack cries wolf too often, and no one believes him.
• Disappearing Domino: Jack and Rodney make a building disappear with a silly phrase.
• The Big Pink Furry Thing: Hot Rodney thinks he sees a mysterious pink furry thing.
• Big Mouth, Big Trouble: Jack Hammer gets stuck in cheese after showing off his voice.
• Monster Bunch: Hot Air hears a roaring noise and thinks it's a monster.
• The Big Yellow Pipe: Amber goes missing with a big yellow pipe.
• Topsy Turvy: The Wild Bunch accidentally make everything go topsy turvy!
• Up, Up and Away: Hot Air wants a red balloon to be his friend.
• Dream Street Christmas Star: Everyone celebrates Christmas, and Jack tries to be Santa.

Season 2 (2000-2002)

The second season brought more adventures and lessons for the Dream Street gang:

• Midnight Monstering: Jack Hammer tries to scare Half-Pint by dressing Hot Air as a monster.
• Building Block Blunder: Buddy and Hot Air get trapped under building blocks.
• Check Up: Hot Rodney and Jack Hammer play a trick during check-up time.
• King for a Day: Half-Pint becomes King of Dream Street, making Hot Rodney jealous.
• Beep Beep!!: Hot Air loves Rodney's new air horn because it sounds like him.
• Mr Fixit: Jack Hammer tries to fix things but causes chaos instead.
• Coughs and Sneezes: Hot Rodney pretends to be sick, but then everyone else gets ill.
• Go Faster Half-Pint: Half-Pint tries to race like Hot Rodney and causes an accident.
• Hot and Stinky: Spilled milk jugs cause a big stink in Dream Street.
• The Amazing Bounceroonie: Jack dresses up as a magician, but his trick goes wrong.
• Pop Goes The Movies: Dream Street gets buried in popcorn!
• Dream Street Fun 5000: Rodney wants to win a fun race but ends up with stink bombs.
• Odd One Out: One of the Wild Bunch gets covered in red paint and looks different.
• Rodney's Party Poop: Hot Rodney throws a party, but no one comes.
• Treasure Map: Jack and Buddy find a treasure map under a building.
• Rumour, Rumour: The Gossips spread naughty rumors after mishearing Daisy.
• Beans Means Bounce: Jack thinks jellybeans are jumping beans, and his bounce stops working.
• The Giant Sea Shell: Tech finds a seashell, and one of the Wild Bunch gets trapped inside.
• Show and Tell: Everyone in Dream Street collects things for Show and Tell.
• Genie of the Lamp: Jack dresses up as a genie and makes magic spells.
• Bedtime: Jack and Rodney stay up all night and are tired the next morning.
• The Greatest Show on Earth: Everyone puts on a circus, but Rodney gets stuck.
• Ready Teddy Go: Rodney loses his teddy bear and throws a tantrum.
• Gungey Goo Day: Daisy takes a day off, and Jack and Rodney squirt green goo everywhere.
• Daisy Fights the Flab: Daisy teaches the Sleeping Policemen to keep fit.
• Marshmallow Monster: Jack and Rodney eat Ice Cool's marshmallows, and Buddy teaches them a lesson.
• When Time Stood Still: Jack uses goo to make the clock's big hand stick.
• The Milk Round Race: Rodney and Half-Pint have a race, but Half-Pint is too slow.
• The Talent Show: The Wild Bunch put on a talent show, and Rodney runs away.
• Supermilk: Half-Pint becomes a superhero called Supermilk.
• High Flying Wild Bunch: Jack and the Wild Bunch play on a see-saw to make the Wild Bunch fly.
• Big Chief Rodney: Jack, Rodney, and the Wild Bunch play dress-up as cowboys.
• Hot Air's Floaty Boat: Jack Hammer makes a special boat for Hot Air.
• Glow For It: Hot Rodney becomes a police officer, and the big wheel goes faster.
• Lollipop, Lollipop: Rodney cheats during a lollipop hunt.
• Whodunnit?: Jack is upset because someone keeps messing up his roadworks.
• Buddy's Day: Jack and Rodney put a box in the crossroads with sneezing dust.
• Gold Star Parade: Jack Hammer tries to fix a bubble factory pipe, but bubbles appear everywhere.
• Big Book of Magic: Rodney finds Tech's Big Book of Magic on a windy day.