List of In the Night Garden... episodes facts for kids

In the Night Garden... is a popular BBC children's television show made for very young kids. It first aired on the CBeebies channel on March 19, 2007. The show is known for its calming and dream-like world, designed to help children relax before bedtime. It features a group of friendly characters who live together in a magical garden.

About the Show

In the Night Garden... takes viewers on a journey into a colorful and peaceful world. Each episode follows the adventures of its characters as they explore their surroundings, play games, and learn simple lessons. The show uses a lot of repetition and gentle music to create a soothing experience. It was created by Andrew Davenport, who also helped create Teletubbies. The show aims to help young children feel safe and happy as they get ready for sleep.

Who Lives in the Night Garden?

The Night Garden is home to many unique and friendly characters. Each one has a special personality and often a favorite activity.

Igglepiggle, the Explorer

Igglepiggle is a blue, doll-like character who always carries his red blanket. He loves to explore the garden and is often seen floating around in his boat. He is very curious and friendly.

Upsy Daisy, the Singer

Upsy Daisy is a cheerful character with a bright, colorful skirt. She loves to sing and dance, especially with her special megaphone. She also has a bed that moves around the garden on its own!

Makka Pakka, the Cleaner

Makka Pakka is a small, brown character who loves to wash faces and stack stones. He always carries his sponge, soap, and a trumpet-like horn called an "Uff-Uff." He is very neat and tidy.

The Tombliboos, the Musicians

The Tombliboos are a trio of colorful characters named Unn, Ooo, and Eee. They live in a bush and love to play music together. They often get their trousers mixed up, which leads to funny adventures.

The Pontipines and Wottingers, the Families

The Pontipines are a tiny family of ten, including a mom, a dad, and eight children. They live in a small house at the foot of a tree. The Wottingers are another tiny family, similar to the Pontipines, who live next door. Both families often appear together, going on walks or having picnics.

The Haahoos, the Gentle Giants

The Haahoos are five large, pillow-like creatures that float gently around the garden. They are very slow-moving and peaceful, often acting as a backdrop to the other characters' adventures.

The Magical Vehicles

Two special vehicles help the characters travel around the Night Garden.

The Ninky Nonk Train

The Ninky Nonk is a wobbly, funny-looking train that can travel anywhere. It can go upside down, through trees, and even shrink and grow! All the characters love to ride on it.

The Pinky Ponk Airship

The Pinky Ponk is a large, colorful airship that floats gracefully through the sky. It has windows where the characters can look out and enjoy the view of the garden. It also serves a special juice to its passengers.

What Happens in the Night Garden?

Each episode of In the Night Garden... follows a similar pattern, which helps young viewers feel comfortable and know what to expect. The characters often interact with each other, play games, and sometimes solve small, gentle problems. At the end of every episode, the characters gather together for a final dance before settling down to sleep. The show always ends with the narrator saying, "It's time for Igglepiggle to go to sleep," as he floats away in his boat.

Series Overview

The show aired for two main seasons. The first season had 55 episodes, and the second season had 45 episodes, bringing the total to 100 episodes. The BBC decided not to make a third season after 2010.