Gophers! facts for kids

Gophers! was a fun British TV show for kids. It was about a family of American gophers. They moved into a new neighborhood called Sycamore Heights. Their next-door neighbors were the Burrows, a family of rabbits. The rabbits were a bit strict but meant well. The show aired on Channel 4 from 1988 to 1990. There were 13 episodes in total.

What is Gophers! About?

The show followed the daily lives of the gopher family. They were new to Sycamore Heights. Their neighbors, the Burrows, were very different from them. This often led to funny situations. The gophers were more relaxed and messy. The rabbits were very neat and proper.

Meet the Characters

The main characters included the gopher family. They were often getting into silly adventures. The Burrows family, especially Arthur Burrows, tried to keep things orderly. But the gophers' arrival often turned their world upside down.

Funny Adventures and Recurring Jokes

"Gophers!" was known for its silly, ongoing jokes. These made each episode even more fun.

• Rebellious Vegetables: Arthur Burrows loved his garden. But sometimes, his vegetables had other plans! They would try to escape his garden and run away.
• Dr. Wince the Mad Scientist: There was a crazy scientist ferret named Dr. Wince. He wanted to take over the world. He believed a special crystal buried in the Gophers' garden would help him. His reptilian servant, Sly, always helped him with his schemes.
• The Alien and the Zucchini: A friendly alien was in love with a zucchini. This alien was always trying to find a way to get back home to its own planet.
• Food-Loving Cockroaches: A group of cockroaches lived in the Gophers' house or their mobile home. They were always trying to sneak and steal the gophers' food.

The show was a mix of everyday life and wild, imaginative adventures. It showed how different families can learn to live together.