Kipper (TV series) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kipper
Genre	Children's television show
Created by	Mick Inkpen
Based on	Kipper the Dog books by Mick Inkpen
Directed by	Mike Stuart
Voices of	Martin Clunes Chris Lang Julia Sawalha
Music by	Bob Heatlie
No. of seasons	6
No. of episodes	78 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time	10 minutes per episode
Production company(s)	Grand Slamm Children's Films HiT Entertainment
Release
Original network	ITV
Original release	5 September 1997 (1997-09-05) – 21 December 2000 (2000-12-21)

Kipper is a popular British animated TV show for kids. It's based on the fun Kipper the Dog books by Mick Inkpen. Some episodes even tell stories directly from his books! This show has won cool awards, like a BAFTA award for being the best children's animation. You could find Kipper on VHS tapes and DVDs from companies like Lyrick Studios and HIT Entertainment.

About Kipper's Adventures

The Kipper TV series is all about a friendly dog named Kipper. He goes on many fun and exciting adventures. Kipper often shares these adventures with his best friends, Tiger, Pig, Arnold, and Jake.

Meet the Characters and Their Voices

Here are the main characters from the show and the actors who voiced them:

• Kipper (voiced by Martin Clunes) – Kipper is the main character. He is a warm-hearted and curious puppy. He has a soft, light voice. Kipper is very kind and not selfish at all. He is known for saying, "You're so clever!" Kipper looks like a beagle or a Jack Russell terrier.
• Tiger (voiced by Chris Lang) – Tiger is Kipper's best friend. He is often more practical and wise than Kipper. Sometimes Tiger can be a bit smug or naughty. But deep down, he is a very kind dog. Tiger is a Scottish terrier.
• Jake (voiced by Chris Lang) – Jake is another friendly dog and one of Kipper's good friends. He was a smaller character in the first season. He joined the main group in the second season. Jake, Kipper, and Tiger have had many adventures together.
• Pig (voiced by Chris Lang) – Pig is Kipper's second best friend. He really loves to eat chocolate cakes and cookies! Sometimes Pig can misunderstand things.
• Arnold (voiced by Chris Lang) – Arnold is Pig's toddler cousin. He is often more aware of things than Pig. Arnold usually doesn't say much. But sometimes he says simple words like "duck," "kitten," and "igloo." Arnold often has exciting moments while the older characters are busy.
• Mouse (voiced by Julia Sawalha) – Mouse is a young female mouse. She lives with Kipper in his house. She speaks with an English accent. Mouse is a smaller character in the show.
• The Bleeper People (voiced by Chris Lang) – These are two space aliens. They live on the moon.
• Ghost (voiced by Chris Lang) – This is a friendly ghost. He visits Kipper's house. Kipper once tried to help him learn how to be scary.
• Mr. Frog (voiced by Chris Lang) – Mr. Frog is a magic frog. He sometimes meets Kipper during his adventures.

Where Kipper Aired

The Kipper TV show was shown on different channels around the world:

• In the United Kingdom, it aired on CITV.
• In the United States, you could watch it on Nick Jr., PBS Kids, and CBS. Its early ratings on Nick Jr. were very good!
• In Canada, it aired on YTV in the late 1990s. It was part of their YTV Jr. lineup for younger viewers.

Kipper on Home Video

In the United Kingdom, many Kipper episodes were released on VHS tapes and DVDs. Here are some of the popular collections:

• The Visitor and Other Stories (released October 1, 1999)
• Pig's Present and Other Stories (released March 9, 1998)
• Snowy Day and Other Stories (released October 1, 1999)
• Hide and Seek and Other Stories (released March 19, 2001)
• The Magic Carpet and Other Stories (released March 18, 2002)
• Kipper's Circus and Other Stories (released October 1, 1999)
• The Treasure Hunt and Other Stories (released October 1, 1999)
• Christmas Eve and Other Stories (released October 18, 1999)
• The Little Ghost and Other Stories (released October 1, 1999)
• The Robot and Other Stories (released October 8, 2001)
• Crazy Golf and Other Stories (released September 4, 2000)
• The Big Freeze and Other Stories (released October 30, 2000)
• Looking After Arnold and Other Stories (released March 20, 2000)