Joshua Jones (TV series) facts for kids

Joshua Jones was a fun British TV show made using stop motion animation. It was created by Bumper Films in 1992, the same company that made Fireman Sam!

The show is all about a happy Romani man named Joshua Jones. He lives on a canal boat with his loyal dog, Fairport. They travel along Clearwater Canal, delivering things and helping people at a place called Biggott's Wharf. They always have a great time on the water!

Joshua works for Bapu Karia, a retired Indian admiral, and Dakasha "Datsa" Karia. He also works for Wilton Cashmore, who is always trying to get rich quickly.

Joshua has many friends, like Joe Laski, a Hungarian farmer with a horse named Trojan. There's also Ravi Karia, Datsa's son, and Fiona, Mr. Cashmore's daughter, who isn't as focused on money as her dad.

His co-workers include Sharon, who runs a catering van, and Spanner, Sharon's sometimes lazy boyfriend. Daphne Peacock, the local vet, also helps out with animals.

Meet the Characters

Get to know the people and animals who live and work along Clearwater Canal!

Adult Characters

• Joshua Jones - He is a young man who lives on his canal boat with his dog, Fairport. Joshua's main job is to move goods along the canals. He is always ready to use his boat to help others in trouble.
• Admiral Bapu Karia - A retired Indian admiral from the Royal Navy. He often uses his past experience to help with everyday tasks. He is Datsa's father-in-law and Ravi's grandfather.
• Dakasha "Datsa" Karia - She is the admiral's daughter-in-law and Ravi's mother. Datsa is a very cheerful woman.
• Joseph "Joe" Laski - A farmer from Hungary who lives on a farm near the canal tunnel. He takes care of his horse, Trojan.
• Daphne Peacock - The local vet. She is often called to help sick or hurt animals.
• Wilton Cashmore - A busy and rich local man who likes to tell his staff what to do, especially Spanner. He tries hard to impress his boss, Mr. Biggott, who is never seen.
• Mr. Biggott - Wilton Cashmore's boss. He never appears in the show, but Mr. Cashmore talks to him on the phone in almost every episode.
• Mrs. Biggott - Mr. Biggott's wife. Like her husband, she is never seen in the show.

Teenage Characters

• Sharon Cope - A bubbly and sometimes a bit silly blonde lady. She sells food from her bistro wagon next to the canal.
• Spanner Wilkins - Sharon's boyfriend. He is a bit lazy and sometimes clumsy. He does odd jobs for Cashmore and others. He often tries to avoid work to eat at Sharon's cafe.

Child Characters

• Ravi Karia - An eight-year-old boy. He is Datsa's son and Bapu's grandson.
• Fiona Cashmore - An eight-year-old girl. She is Wilton Cashmore's daughter.

Animal Friends

• Fairport - Joshua's loyal dog, a Terrier mix.
• Trojan - Joe Laski's brown horse.
• Boomer - A colorful parrot who was once borrowed by the admiral.
• Tearaway Trevor - Ravi's pet tortoise.

Episode Adventures

Here are some of the exciting adventures Joshua and his friends had on Clearwater Canal!

• 1. Horseplay (January 7, 1992) - When Trojan the horse falls into the canal, Joshua Jones rushes to save him.
• 2. Haywire (January 14, 1992) - A storm is coming, and Spanner helps Joe Laski collect his hay. Meanwhile, Mr. Cashmore is getting ready for a party for Mr. Biggott.
• 3. Treasure (January 21, 1992) - Spanner, Cashmore, and Sharon go digging for treasure after finding what they think is a "treasure map."
• 4. Boomer (January 28, 1992) - Josh rescues Ravi and Fiona from the weir. They got lost while looking for Boomer the parrot, who had flown away.
• 5. Tortoise (February 4, 1992) - One of Spanner's meat pies is accidentally mistaken for Ravi's pet tortoise!
• 6. Sting (February 11, 1992) - When some chemicals hurt Fairport's eyes, Josh's friends organize a sponsored walk. They want to raise money for the special medicine his dog needs.
• 7. Spook (February 18, 1992) - Ravi and Fiona think there's a ghost in Joe's barn. At the same time, Wilton Cashmore's new burglar alarm is causing problems.
• 8. Plum Crazy (February 25, 1992) - Admiral Karia needs to find an easy way to pick the plums from his plum tree.
• 9. Paperwork (March 3, 1992) - After decorating her cafe van, Spanner takes Sharon on a picnic. The wind teaches them an important lesson about not throwing litter.
• 10. Photo Finish (March 17, 1992) - Josh has built a raft for Ravi. But disaster strikes when Cashmore borrows it to get Mr. Biggott's birthday present out of the canal.
• 11. Snake Chase (March 24, 1992) - Daphne Peacock is looking after a grass-snake. But things get wild when it meets Trojan the horse!
• 12. The Silver Key (March 31, 1992) - Admiral Karia is determined to win "The Lock Competition." Meanwhile, Joshua and Joe have trouble with a runaway tire.