Henry's Cat facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Henry's Cat
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Genre	Kids, Family, Animation, Comedy
Created by	Bob Godfrey Stan Hayward
Written by	Kevin Baldwin Bob Godfrey Stan Hayward Mike Knowles
Directed by	Bob Godfrey
Voices of	Bob Godfrey
Narrated by	Bob Godfrey
Theme music composer	Peter Shade John Hyde Rowland Lee Jonathan Hodge
Opening theme	Henry's Cat Theme
Ending theme	Henry's Cat Theme (Instrumental)
No. of series	5
No. of episodes	51
Production
Producer(s)	Bob Godfrey
Running time	5 minutes (Series 1 and 2) 15 minutes (Series 3, 4 and 5)
Production company(s)	Bob Godfrey Films Ltd.
Release
Original network	BBC1 (1983–1985), Children's BBC (1985–1993)
Picture format	4:3 480i (SDTV) 4:3 576i (SDTV)
Audio format	Mono Stereo Dolby Stereo Dolby Surround
Original release	12 September 1983 (1983-09-12) – 1993 (1993)

Henry's Cat is a fun British cartoon series that first aired in 1983. It was created by Stan Hayward and directed by Bob Godfrey. Bob Godfrey also narrated all the episodes and voiced the characters! The show is about a yellow cat, known only as Henry's Cat, and his many friends and sometimes, his enemies. It's full of comedy and adventures.

The series was first shown on BBC Television in the United Kingdom on September 12, 1983. In total, 51 episodes were made across five different series.

Meet the Characters

Henry's Cat and His Friends

• Henry's Cat – He's a relaxed cat who loves to daydream. He also has a huge passion for eating!
• Chris Rabbit – Henry's Cat's best friend. Chris is a blue rabbit who is always full of energy and excitement.
• Mosey Mouse – Mosey is very different from Chris Rabbit. He's more serious and realistic.
• Douglas Dog, Sammy Snail, Pansy Pig, Denise Duck, Ted Tortoise, Philippe Frog – These are other friends of Henry's Cat. They always mean well, but sometimes they think they are better at things than they really are.

His Enemies

• Farmer Giles – A human farmer with a country accent. Henry's Cat's adventures often cause trouble for him.
• Constable Bulldog – A strict police dog who doesn't like the gang's well-meaning but often messy adventures.
• Rum Baa Baa – This sheep is a criminal mastermind! He's known as the world's most evil sheep.

Who is Henry?

You might wonder who Henry is, since he never appears in the show. Some people think the name comes from an older cartoon by Stan Hayward and Bob Godfrey called Henry 9 'til 5. That show was about a man who escaped his boring life by daydreaming. Henry's Cat is similar because he also loves to daydream and has a relaxed attitude.

The real reason for the name was explained by creator Stan Hayward in 2000. Henry was Henry's Cat's first owner. Henry moved away, and Henry's Cat simply forgot to go with him. He had a very bad memory and later even forgot his own name. So, he became known simply as "Henry's Cat."

Episodes of Henry's Cat

The show had a total of 51 episodes across five series. The first two series had shorter episodes, lasting about 5 minutes each. Later series, from Series 3 to Series 5, had longer episodes, around 13 to 15 minutes long.

The episodes often featured Henry's Cat and his friends going on adventures. Sometimes these were real adventures, and other times they were amazing daydreams! Henry's Cat might imagine himself as a detective, a cowboy, or even a space explorer. His friends, and sometimes his enemies like Rum Baa Baa, would often join in the fun.

Some episodes focused on everyday situations, like Henry's Cat trying to find a hobby or going on a diet. Other times, they involved exciting quests, like searching for treasure or trying to stop Rum Baa Baa's latest evil plan. The show always had a lot of humor and imagination.

Who Made the Show?

The series was created by Stan Hayward, who wrote the scripts. Bob Godfrey directed, produced, and narrated the show. He also did many of the voices! Other talented people helped with the animation, music, and editing to bring Henry's Cat and his world to life.