Hickory House (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hickory House |
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| Genre | Children's television series |
| Presented by | Alan Rothwell Nicolette Chaffey Louise Hall-Taylor Amanda Barrie Julia North |
| Voices of | Barry Smith |
| Theme music composer | Derek Hilton |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 129 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | John Coop |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Audio format | Monaural sound |
| Original release | 12 March 1973 – 1 July 1977 |
Hickory House was a popular British television show made for young children. It was produced by Granada Television, a big TV company in the UK. The show ran from 1973 to 1977 and was broadcast on weekday lunchtimes.
About the Show
Hickory House was set in a normal-looking house. But in this special house, everyday objects came to life! This happened thanks to puppetry, which is a way of making characters move using puppets.
Each episode usually had two presenters who guided viewers through the fun. One of the most common presenters was Alan Rothwell. The show was about 10 minutes long, perfect for young viewers.
Meet the Characters
The show was famous for its puppet characters. These puppets were created by Barry Smith's Theatre of Puppets. Some of the most well-known characters included:
- Humphrey Cushion: A sleepy grey cushion who really loved bananas.
- Dusty Mop: A mop with a long red nose and a bit of a grumpy personality.
- The Handle Family: A family of handles that lived in the house.
These characters helped make the show a magical place where anything could happen.
Show History
Hickory House was a very successful show. It had 5 seasons and a total of 129 episodes. All of these episodes are still kept safe in Granada's archives today. This means they haven't been lost over time. However, none of the episodes have been released on DVD for people to watch at home.
The show was broadcast on the ITV network, which is one of the main television channels in the United Kingdom. It was a beloved part of many children's early TV experiences in the 1970s.
