Jellabies facts for kids
Jellabies (also known as Jellikins) is a fun animated TV show from Australia. It first aired on ABC Kids in 1998 and ran until 2003. This show was also popular in other countries like Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It was one of the first TV series ever made entirely with CGI animation.
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The World of Jellabies
The Jellabies live in a magical place called the Jolly Jelly World. This world is found at the end of the rainbow! Their main job is to create beautiful rainbows for everyone. They use a special machine called the Jelliscope to do this. The Jelliscope can also check the weather around the world.
The show was created using CGI animation. This means everything you see on screen was made with computers. The stories were narrated by Rik Mayall. Even though each Jellaby has its own vehicle, they often travel long distances using the "Jelly Train." This train has a cab and one passenger car.
Jellikins: A Different Look
In some parts of the world, like the United Kingdom, the show is known as Jellikins. This version is almost the same as Jellabies. The main difference is that the characters' heads look like gummy bears instead of jelly. However, Duffy the dragon looks the same in both versions. The Jellikins version was shown on GMTV until 2004.
Meet the Characters
There are six main Jellabies, and each one represents a different color of the rainbow.
Main Characters
- Narrator: The voice that tells the stories, played by Rik Mayall.
- Strum: This Jellaby is purple and lives at the train station. Strum is very musical and loves to play the saxophone.
- Bouncey: The yellow Jellaby, bright like lemons and the sun. Bouncey lives in a bumper car.
- Denny: This blue Jellaby lives in a boat on the Jelly Lake. Denny is the color of the sky and the ocean.
- Pepper: The red Jellaby, like ripe strawberries and apples. Pepper lives in a cozy treehouse.
- Amber and Coral: These are the last two Jellabies. Amber is orange and lives in a hot air balloon. Coral is pink and lives in a house made of building blocks and toys. She can rebuild her house whenever she wants!
Supporting Characters
- Duffy: Duffy is a friendly dragon. He is the only character who is not a Jellaby. Duffy lives in the Jelly Caves.
Episodes of Jellabies
The Jellabies had many adventures across several seasons. Each episode showed the characters learning new things and solving problems together.
Season 1 (1998-99)
Some episodes from the first season include:
- Caterpillar
- Circus
- Hide and Seek
- Music
- The Jolly Jelly World Fair
Season 2 (1999)
Episodes from this season include:
- Birthday
- Echoes
- Monster
Season 3 (1999-00)
Some adventures from this season were:
- Train Trouble
- Lost Voice
- Runaway Train
- Super Jelly
Season 4 (2000)
This season featured episodes like:
- Shadow
- Sun
- Strum's Concert
Season 5 (2000-01)
Episodes from this season included:
- Shipwreck
- Camping
- Fancy Dress
- Football
Season 6 (2001)
Some episodes from this season were:
- Night
- Cloud
- Butterfly
Season 7 (2001-02)
This season featured episodes like:
- Magic
- Robot
- Chums
Season 8 (2002)
Some adventures from this season were:
- Rubbish
- Tower
- Footprints
Season 9 (2002-03)
Episodes from this season included:
- Jelly Disco
- Party
- Christmas
Season 10 (2003)
The final season featured episodes like:
- Safari
- Beach
- Dinosaurs
- Kangaroo
Theme Song
The catchy theme song for Jellabies is called Jellytastic. It was written by David Lowe and Vo Fletcher. Rik Mayall, who narrated the show, also performed the song along with Sherrie Ashton and children from The Wyche C.E. Primary School.
Jellabies Rides
Since 2000, fans of Jellikins can enjoy a roller coaster ride at the British theme park, Fantasy Island. In 2001, a company called Amutec also created a coin-operated ride featuring Bouncey in his bumper car.
International Broadcast
Jellabies was shown in many countries around the world.
North America
United States
- Fox Family Channel
Canada
Australasia
Australia
South Korea
- Seoul Broadcasting System
Taiwan
- EBC Yoyo
Europe
United Kingdom
France
- TF! Jeunesse
Germany
The Netherlands
- Kindernet
- Nickelodeon (Nick Jr)
