Get Squiggling facts for kids

Get Squiggling was a fun British children's television series that taught young kids how to draw and use their imaginations. It was created by Jo Killingley and produced by Dot To Dot Productions. The show was broadcast on CBeebies and BBC Two in the UK.

How the Show Works

The programme always started with a catchy theme song. The main character, Squiglet, would talk directly to the audience. The show's main goal was to teach pre-school aged children how to draw. It also helped them learn basic colors and shapes.

Drawing and Imagination

The show encouraged viewers to use drawing to spark their imagination. They would draw to help move the story forward. Each episode began with Squiglet on a plain white background. He would gradually fill this space by drawing characters like animals, objects, and landscapes. He used his special "squiggle sticks" and a "Squiggle Pad" for this.

Squiggle Lines and Magic

Squiglet used seven different kinds of lines when drawing:

• loopy
• round
• straight
• curved
• bumpy
• wavy
• zig-zag

After drawing a main character, Squiglet would say the magic words: "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Let's make our squiggles come alive!" Then, his drawing would become animated and join the story. Everything else in the show was also animated based on his drawings.

Solving Problems and Learning

If a character faced a problem, Squiglet would draw something new to help them. If a problem was tricky to solve, the Squiggle Pad would give a clue. This clue was a short, live-action video. Each episode ended with a song that was related to the story, wrapping up the adventure.

Meet the Cast

The talented voice actors brought the characters to life in Get Squiggling.

• John Hasler voiced all the male characters.
• Teresa Gallagher voiced most of the female characters.
• Janet James was the voice of Squiglet, the main character.

Episode Guide

Get Squiggling had two seasons with a total of 50 episodes. Here are the lists for each series.

Series 1 (2008)

Series 2 (2010)