Forget Me Not Farm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forget Me Not Farm |
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| Genre | Children's |
| Created by | Mike Amatt |
| Written by | Mike Amatt |
| Directed by | Celia Bonner |
| Starring | Mike Amatt |
| Voices of | Bob Peck Anna Carteret |
| Composer(s) | Mike Amatt |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Edward Pugh |
| Producer(s) | Celia Bonner |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
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| Original network | BBC1 |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 13 November 1990 – 18 February 1991 |
Forget Me Not Farm is a fun BBC children's TV show. It first aired in the United Kingdom from November 1990 to February 1991. The series takes place on a special farm called Forget Me Not Farm.
The show features a friendly scarecrow, played by the show's creator, Mike Amatt. You'll also meet two clever crows named Dandelion and Burdock. Other farm friends include Trundle the tractor, Portly the pig, Gracie the cow, and Merthyr the sheep. There's also Topper the tanker, a quiet horse with a hat, and a tiny mouse called Mrs. Mouse.
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Meet the Voices Behind the Characters
The characters in Forget Me Not Farm come to life with the help of talented voice actors.
- Anna Carteret gives her voice to Trundle, Gracie, and Merthyr.
- Bob Peck is the voice for Dandelion, Burdock, Portly, and Topper.
How the Show Began
The idea for Forget Me Not Farm started with Mike Amatt. He first built a simple LEGO tractor. This tractor, which he called "Max Tractor," could move its lips and eyes using remote control.
After creating the tractor, Mike wanted a place for it to live. This led him to create the character of Scarecrow. The two crows, Dandelion and Burdock, would often sit on Scarecrow's arms. Mike showed his idea to Edward Pugh, who was in charge of children's shows at BBC North. Edward liked the idea and agreed to make a test episode.
Celia Bonner produced and directed the TV series. She also helped with the live stage show that toured later. Lyndon Evans Graphics did the animation for the show. Mike Amatt wrote all the scripts and songs himself. He also performed the songs as the Scarecrow character.
Episodes of the Farm Adventures
There were 13 episodes of Forget Me Not Farm. The first six episodes were shown on Tuesdays at 3:50 pm. They were part of the Children's BBC block on BBC1.
After a short break for Christmas and New Year, the last seven episodes aired. These episodes were shown on Mondays at the same time. Each episode was about 15 minutes long.
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| 1 | "Food" | 13 November 1990 | |
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Matt Amatt learns about food on the farm with Scarecrow and the crows.
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| 2 | "Machinery" | 20 November 1990 | |
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Down on the farm, Scarecrow and the crows look at different types of farm machinery.
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| 3 | "Doctors and Vets" | 27 November 1990 | |
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A vet visits the farm to make the sick animals better.
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| 4 | "Prize Day" | 4 December 1990 | |
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When the crows and the farmer visit the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show, Scarecrow is sad because he has to stay at the farm.
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| 5 | "Growing" | 11 December 1990 | |
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Scarecrow and the crows look at things that are growing in and around the farm.
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| 6 | "Milk" | 18 December 1990 | |
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Scarecrow and the crows look at milk on the farm.
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| 7 | "Market" | 7 January 1991 | |
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Scarecrow and the crows watch the farmer go to market with his animals.
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| 8 | "Litter" | 14 January 1991 | |
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Scarecrow and the crows look at litter.
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| 9 | "Maintenance" | 21 January 1991 | |
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This episode looks at how much has to be done on the farm throughout the year.
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| 10 | "Signs" | 28 January 1991 | |
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This episode concentrates on looking and listening for signs around the farm.
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| 11 | "Rain" | 4 February 1991 | |
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Scarecrow and the crows find out how rain can affect life on the farm.
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| 12 | "Frost" | 11 February 1991 | |
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Scarecrow and the crows find out about frost.
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| 13 | "Snow" | 18 February 1991 | |
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Scarecrow, the farmer and the crows look at snow.
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Where Else the Show Aired
Forget Me Not Farm was also shown in other countries. It aired many times in Australia on ABC. It first appeared there in June 1992. The show was also broadcast on Premiere 12 in Singapore and ATV World in Hong Kong. Viewers in countries like Malta, Cyprus, and France could watch it on BBC Entertainment. It was even shown to British forces and their families in places like Germany and the Falkland Islands through BFBS and SSVC Television.
