Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Noah and Nelly in SkylArk |
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| Genre | Animated |
| Created by | Grange Calveley |
| Voices of | Richard Briers Peter Hawkins |
| Theme music composer | Peter Gosling |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Bob Godfrey |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC1 Carlton Kids (1998–2000) |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Audio format | Monaural sound |
| Original release | 1976 – 1977 |
Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk is a fun British cartoon series from the 1970s. It was made by Bob Godfrey's Movie Emporium. The show follows Captain Noah and his wife Nelly on their amazing adventures. They travel the world in their special ship, the SkylArk, meeting many unique animals.
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About the Show
The cartoon Noah and Nelly was created by Grange Calveley. He also wrote the popular Roobarb cartoon. This series imagines a world inspired by Noah's Ark. But it's a very unusual world!
The animals in the show are quite special. Each one has two heads! One head is always happy and hopeful. The other head is usually grumpy and sees the bad side of things. This is a bit like the "pushmi-pullyu" creature from the Doctor Dolittle stories.
Even the SkylArk ship itself has two heads. One at the front is smiling, and the other at the back is frowning. This shows the two different moods of the characters.
Meet the Characters
Even though there is only one animal of each type, they are called by names that sound like there are many. For example, there's "Brian the lions" and "Rose the Elephants."
The main stories are told by the British actor Richard Briers. Another narrator, Peter Hawkins, gives each animal a different and fitting voice. This makes the characters even more unique and fun.
The Adventures of the SkylArk
The story in each episode usually follows a similar pattern. Captain Nutty Noah looks at his map and picks a random place to visit. The SkylArk then travels to this new spot.
How the SkylArk Travels
The SkylArk is a very versatile ship! It can travel in many ways:
- By balloon, floating high in the sky.
- On wheels, rolling across the land.
- Underwater, with its figureheads wearing snorkels.
- Sometimes, it even travels by sea like a regular ship.
Solving Problems with Nelly's Help
When they arrive, the SkylArk crew finds strange inhabitants. These might be talking television sets or other unusual characters. They are often having some kind of problem they can't fix themselves. For example, the television sets might be stuck showing the news over and over, making them bored.
The animals often try to help in some way. But it's usually Noah's clever wife, Nelly, who saves the day. Nelly is an amazing knitter! She uses her knitting skills to create machines that solve the problem.
Nelly can knit almost anything, from drilling rigs to crash helmets. Her supply of wool seems endless! But sometimes, if she runs out, she might have to unravel the ship's sails to get more wool.
Episodes
The series has 30 episodes in total. Each one features a new adventure for Noah, Nelly, and their two-headed animal friends.
