Lifeboat Luke facts for kids
Lifeboat Luke is an animated TV show about action and adventure. It has 52 episodes, and each one is about 5 minutes long. The show is set in the fun town of Donaghadoo.
The series was created by Alastair McIlwain, who directed and designed it. It has been shown in Ireland on RTÉ Two and in many other countries around the world.
About the Show
What is it About?
Lifeboat Luke is a show about search and rescue missions at sea. It was first made for younger children (aged 4-7). The show is very exciting and full of funny moments. It has lots of visual jokes and unique characters. It also teaches important lessons about staying safe when you are near the sea.
How it Was Made
Lifeboat Luke was the first animated TV show with 52 episodes to be made entirely in Northern Ireland. It received money from different sources to help make it. These included private investors, the Northern Ireland Screen Lottery Production Fund, and the Irish Film Board. RTÉ also helped fund the show. It was made together with another company called Kavaleer in Dublin.
Where it Was Made
The first 13 episodes of Lifeboat Luke were made at Banjax Studios in Belfast. The rest of the episodes (39 of them) were made by LTL Production in Holywood, Northern Ireland. This company then delivered all 52 episodes of the series. Today, another company called Straandlooper Animation handles things like toys and other products related to the show.
Working with the RNLI
The company that produces the show, Luke the Lifeboat Ltd, works closely with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The RNLI is a charity that saves lives at sea. They are famous for their brave lifeboat crews. This partnership helps make sure the sea safety messages in the show are accurate and helpful.
