Noddy (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Comedy Fantasy |
| Created by | Rick Siggelkow |
| Based on | Classic Noddy in Toyland series by Enid Blyton |
| Written by | Brian McConnachie Sean Kelly Lawrence S. Mirkin Kate Barris Jill Golick Ellis Weiner Rick Siggelkow |
| Directed by | Wayne Moss Steve Wright |
| Starring | Sean McCann Katie Boland Max Morrow Kyle Kassardjian Jayne Eastwood Jim Calder Nikki Pascetta Gil Filar |
| Theme music composer | Dennis Scott |
| Opening theme | "The Noddy Shop" |
| Ending theme | "The Noddy Shop (Instrumental)" |
| Composer(s) | Stacey Hersh (score) Dennis Scott (songs) Paul K. Joyce (original score) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 66 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Rick Siggelgow |
| Producer(s) | Jim Corston |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | BBC Worldwide Americas Catalyst Entertainment Inc. Enid Blyton Ltd. |
| Distributor | BBC Worldwide |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVOntario (TVOKids) |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Audio format | Dolby Surround |
| Original release | September 7, 1998 – February 16, 2000 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Shining Time Station Sing Me a Story with Belle |
Noddy, also known as Noddy in Toyland, was a fun children's TV show. It was based on the classic Noddy books by Enid Blyton. The show mixed live-action stories with animated adventures of Noddy. It aired in Canada from 1998 to 2000 on TVOntario and CBC Television.
The show took place in a special antique shop called the NODDY Shop. This name stood for "Notions, Oddities, Doodads & Delights of Yesterday." The shop was run by Noah Tomten, played by Sean McCann. Next door, his sister Agatha Flugelschmidt, played by Jayne Eastwood, ran a hat shop.
The main stories focused on Noah's grandchildren, Kate and Truman, and their friend Daniel, or D.J. They would visit the shop and play. In the second season, Truman gained a special ability: he could talk to the toys in the shop! Noddy himself also became more involved in the live-action parts, chatting with Truman and the other toys.
Most episodes taught a good lesson. This lesson was often shown through a Noddy story. Kate would tell these stories using Noddy dolls, and viewers would see them as animated cartoons. The toys in the shop, who could talk and move, would also sing songs about the episode's lesson.
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Meet the Characters
The show had many interesting characters, both human and toy!
Human Friends
- Noah Tomten: The kind owner of the Noddy Shop. He used to be a sailor. (played by Sean McCann)
- Kate Tomten: Noah's granddaughter and Truman's older sister. (played by Katie Boland)
- Daniel "D.J." Johnson: Kate and Truman's good friend. (played by Kyle Kass)
- Truman Tomten: Noah's grandson and Kate's younger brother. He learns to talk to toys in Season 2. (played by Max Morrow)
- Agatha Flugelschmidt: Noah's sister, who owns the hat shop next door. The kids call her Aunt Agatha. (played by Jayne Eastwood)
- Officer Carl Spiffy: The crossing guard in town. He retired after the first season. (played by Dan Redican)
- Officer Bud Topper: The new crossing guard in Season 2. (played by Neil Crone)
- Davy Gladhand: A funny salesman who is friends with Noah. (played by Gerry Quigley)
- Hilda Sweetly: An ice cream seller who wears a big ice cream costume. (played by Taborah Johnson)
- April May McJune: An animal expert who can handle all sorts of creatures. (played by Gina Sorell)
- Charlene von Pickings: A fancy and sometimes snobby rich lady. (played by Fiona Reid)
- Jake: A teenager who visits the shop. (played by Albert Rosos)
- Itchy: Aunt Agatha's grandson. (played by Stephen Joffe)
- Rox and Grit: Two kids who challenged Kate and D.J. to a race. (played by Lauren Collins and Jake Goldsbie)
- Sam: Truman's new friend. (played by Daniel Magder)
- Robbie MacRhino: A mascot dressed as a green rhino in a kilt. (played by Burke Lawrence)
- Ed Caruso: Robbie MacRhino's singing presenter. (played by Greg Cross)
Talking Toys and Antiques
- Noddy: The main character from the animated stories. In Season 2, he sometimes moves and talks in the live-action parts. (voiced by Catherine Disher)
- Warloworth Q. Weasel: A tricky weasel who lives in a Jack-in-the-box. He loves playing pranks. (voiced by Frank Meschkuleit)
- Bonita Flamingo: A bright orange flamingo doll who speaks Spanish and English.
- Johnny Crawfish: A lobster who tells jokes and plays piano. (voiced by James Rankin)
- Big Ears: Noddy's helpful gnome friend from the animated segments. (voiced by Benedict Campbell)
- Sherman: A clockwork turtle with tank wheels and an army helmet. (voiced by James Rankin)
- Rusty: A toy clown, Sherman's friend, who rides on his back. (voiced by Matt Ficner)
- Planet Pup: A small robot dog from outer space. He was the first toy to talk to Truman. (voiced by James Rankin)
- Lichtenstein: A Viking-head shaped tankard who sings along and speaks with a German accent. (voiced by Matt Ficner)
- Island Princess: A wooden carving who watches everything in the shop. (voiced by Alyson Court)
- Gertie Gator: A plastic alligator who wears glasses and a dress. (voiced by Taborah Johnson)
- Granny Duck: A wise plastic duck on wheels who speaks in rhymes. (voiced by Noreen Young)
- The Do-Wop Penguins: Four penguins who only sing.
- Ruby Reds: Five fake lips that also only sing.
- Fred and Gingersnap: Two porcelain pig figurines with French accents.
- Whiny and Whimper the Crybabies: Two baby dolls who cry a lot. (voiced by Matt Ficner and James Rankin)
- Shorty Salt Shaker and Slim Pepper Shaker: Cowboy-themed salt and pepper shakers with Southern accents. (voiced by Frank Meschkuleit and James Rankin)
- Gaylord Gumball: A wise gumball machine. (voiced by Frank Meschkuleit)
- Wind-up Teeth: A pair of chattering teeth that get excited or scared.
Special Guest Toys
- The Tooth Fairy: Appears when Truman loses a tooth. (played by Carol Kane)
- Jack Frost: Escapes from a snow globe and makes the shop cold. (played by Gilbert Gottfried)
- Disrupto: A robot who can interact with computers.
- Angelina: A doll brought to life by a visitor.
- Annabelle: Santa Claus's wife, who checks on her favorite toys. (played by Betty White)
- The Sandman: Puts everyone in the shop to sleep with a spell. (played by Colin Fox)
Episode Guide
The show had two seasons, each with many fun episodes. Each episode featured a Noddy animated story and often a song.
Season 1 (1998)
15 || Chills and Spills || Noddy Sets a Trap (Series 2)|| Truman gets into trouble trying to hide dirty sheets.
| No. | Title | Noddy Episode | Plot Summary |
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| 1 | The Magic Key | Noddy and the Special Key (Series 1) | The kids find a magic key that releases the Goblins and brings the Noddy toys to life. |
| 2 | Monkey Business | Noddy's New Friend (Series 1) | The children learn that things are not always as they seem. |
| 3 | Mixed Up Magic | Noddy and Martha Monkey (Series 1) | The toys try to stop a shop sale because they fear being sold. |
| 4 | Lost and Found | Noddy Tastes Some Cake (Series 3) | Truman gets lost during a game of hide-and-seek. |
| 5 | Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Goblins | Noddy and the Goblins (Series 1) | The kids have a camp-out, but the Goblins cause trouble. |
| 6 | The Tooth Fairy | Noddy and His Money (Series 3) | Truman learns about the Tooth Fairy after losing his first tooth. |
| 7 | Stop, Listen and Learn | Noddy Lends a Hand (Series 2) | Noah is sick but doesn't want help from Aunt Agatha's strange cures. |
| 8 | Making Up is Easy to Do | Noddy and the Naughty Tail (Series 1) | Kate and D.J. argue, and the toys also fight. |
| 9 | If at First You Don't Succeed... | Noddy Buys a Parasol (Series 3) | D.J. earns money for a bike for the bike-a-thon. |
| 10 | The Birthday Party | Noddy Delivers Some Parcels (Series 1) | The kids and Aunt Agatha plan a surprise party for Noah. |
| 11 | Telling Tails | Noddy Finds a Furry Tail (Series 2) | Kate and D.J. are not happy when a new girl visits the shop. |
| 12 | It's About Time | Noddy and His Alarm Clock (Series 3) | Truman wants to be grown-up but can't tell time. |
| 13 | A Promise is a Promise | Noddy Borrows an Umbrella (Series 2) | The kids forget promises they made to Noah while planning a play. |
| 14 | To the Rescue | Noddy Has a Bad Day (Series 2) | Planet Pup, Sherman, and Rusty pretend to be firefighters. |
| 16 | The Big Race | Noddy the Champion (Series 3) | Itchy's bully friends challenge Kate and D.J. to a race. |
| 17 | A Dog's Best Friend | Noddy and the Milkman (Series 1) | The kids find a lost dog, and Truman neglects Planet Pup. |
| 18 | Hooray for the Kids | Noddy Cheers Up Big Ears (Series 2) | The Goblins steal a part from Noah's radio. |
| 19 | The Mystery Box | Noddy Borrows Some Trousers (Series 3) | Aunt Agatha's package for Truman brings intrigue, and Warlow causes trouble. |
| 20 | We All Say Boo! | Noddy and the Magic Night (Series 2) | Everyone dresses up for Halloween. |
| 21 | Try Something New | Noddy Gets a New Job (Series 1) | Noah asks Kate to run the shop, and Truman learns to ride a bike. |
| 22 | The Fish Story | Noddy and the Fishing Rod (Series 3) | Kate loses her ruby ring, and Johnny Crawfish gets a new fish. |
| 23 | The Big Fight | Noddy and His Bell (Series 1) | Noah and Aunt Agatha argue, and the toys also fall out. |
| 24 | Following Directions | Noddy Goes Shopping (Series 2) | Aunt Agatha tries to make changes in the shop while Noah is sick. |
| 25 | Mixed Up Masks | Noddy and the Missing Hats (Series 2) | A mischievous boy bullies Truman and gets D.J. into trouble. |
| 26 | Truman Come Home | Noddy to the Rescue (Series 2) | Truman gets into trouble when he's bored and has no one to play with. |
| 27 | Something's Lost, Something's Found | Noddy Loses Sixpence (Series 1) | Kate and D.J. borrow and lose Noah's lucky compass. |
| 28 | The Magic Show | Noddy the Magician (Series 3) | D.J. learns magic tricks for a talent show. |
| 29 | The Big Mess | Noddy Meets Some Silly Hens (Series 2) | Aunt Agatha's vacuum cleaner goes wild, and Warlow lets a parrot loose. |
| 30 | Recipe for Learning | Noddy Loses His Bell (Series 2) | The kids try to open a Mexican restaurant but don't know how to cook. |
| 31 | Recycle and Reuse It | Noddy and the Useful Rope (Series 2) | The kids use old items to make marionettes for a show. |
| 32 | Telling the Whole Truth | Noddy and the Broken Bicycle (Series 1) | The children break a cuckoo clock while Noah is away. |
| 33 | Secret Valentines | Noddy the Dancer (Series 3) | Warlow steals the toys' Valentine's Day cards. |
| 34 | Sing Yourself to Sleep | Song: Believe in Yourself Song: The Friend You'll Find in Me | Truman can't sleep, and the toys sing their songs. |
| 35 | Treasure Hunt | Noddy and the Golden Tree (Series 3) | Truman finds a treasure map, leading to a big surprise hunt. |
| 36 | Jack Frost is Coming to Town | Noddy and the Warm Scarf (Series 3) | Jack Frost escapes from a snow globe, making the shop cold. |
| 37 | The Trouble with Truman | Noddy and His Unhappy Car (Series 3) | Truman rescues a rabbit after Kate and D.J. say he's too small. |
| 38 | Let's Go Fly a Kite | Noddy and the Kite (Series 1) | The Goblins fly a kite and cause chaos with their spells. |
| 39 | Think Big | Noddy and the Pouring Rain (Series 1) | Kate wants a fantastic adventure. |
| 40 | Noah's Leaving | Noddy Has an Afternoon Off (Series 3) | Noah thinks about returning to being a sea captain. |
Christmas Special (1998)
| No. | Title | Noddy Episode | Plot Summary |
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| 41 | Anything Can Happen at Christmas | Noddy and Father Christmas (Christmas Special) | Adults are too busy for Christmas, but Annabelle (Santa's wife) helps them remember the true meaning. |
Season 2 (1999–2000)
| No. | No. in Season | Title | Noddy Episode | Plot Summary |
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| 42 | 1 | Little Swap of Horrors | Noddy and the Naughty Tail (Series 1) (repeat) | Truman trades Planet Pup for a toy airplane. |
| 43 | 2 | Dance to Your Own Music | Noddy the Dancer (Series 3) (repeat) | Noah takes dance lessons, while Aunt Agatha hasn't practiced for a dance contest. |
| 44 | 3 | Ask Permission | Noddy Sets a Trap (Series 2) (repeat) | Truman's friend Sam takes a mermaid without asking. |
| 45 | 4 | Take a Stand | Noddy Tastes Some Cake (Series 3) (repeat) | Truman and Itchy need money for bike horns, so they help Kate and D.J. with a baked goods stand. |
| 46 | 5 | The Sandman Cometh | Noddy and the Magic Watch (Series 4) | A package for the Sandman causes trouble, making everyone sleepy. |
| 47 | 6 | Noah's Treasure | Noddy and the Golden Tree (Series 3) (repeat) | Noah searches for pirate gold coins, while a stray cat is rescued. |
| 48 | 7 | Be True to Who You Are | Noddy's New Friend (Series 1) (repeat) | Kate tries to act mature to join a cool girls' club. |
| 49 | 8 | All Play and No Work | Noddy to the Rescue (Series 1) (repeat) | Truman puts off his homework and studying for a test. |
| 50 | 9 | April Fools | Noddy and His Money (Series 3) (repeat) | It's April Fools' Day at the Noddy Shop! |
| 51 | 10 | Lights, Camera, Chaos | Noddy and the Goblins (Series 4) | The kids make a mystery movie, but the Goblins steal Kate's necklace. |
| 52 | 11 | How Rude | Noddy the Magician (Series 3) (repeat) | Warlow reads a spell that makes all the toys rude. |
| 53 | 12 | Part of the Family | Noddy Cheers Up Big Ears (Series 2) (repeat) | A foster child visits, and a lost doll comes to life. |
| 54 | 13 | Big Bullies | Noddy and the Goblins (Series 1) (repeat) | The kids and toys learn how to deal with a bully. |
| 55 | 14 | Paying Attention to Kate | Noddy and the Noisy Drum (Series 4) | Kate feels ignored because everyone else is busy. |
| 56 | 15 | Skunked | Noddy and the Singing Bush (Series 4) | A skunk's smell causes trouble, and Boobull's spell goes wrong. |
| 57 | 16 | Thunder and Lightning | Noddy Gets Caught in a Storm (Series 4) | Truman is scared during a thunderstorm. |
| 58 | 17 | Going Bananas | Noddy Tidies Toyland (Series 4) | Sherman is upset about the big mess in the Noddy Shop. |
| 59 | 18 | Slugger | Noddy and the Bouncing Ball (Series 4) | Truman and Itchy are told they're too small to play baseball. |
| 60 | 19 | Find Your Own Song | Song: You've Got Talent Song: Follow the Voice | Everyone prepares for a talent contest, and the Goblins interfere. |
| 61 | 20 | The Big Showdown | Noddy is Far Too Busy (Series 4) | Aunt Agatha tries to get rid of the Goblins with an exterminator. |
| 62 | 21 | Growing Lies | Noddy Tells a Story (Series 4) | Truman struggles with telling the truth, and Aunt Agatha spreads rumors. |
| 63 | 22 | The Human Touch | Noddy and the Artists (Series 4) | Aunt Agatha buys a computer, and Disrupto the robot tries to control the toys. |
| 64 | 23 | Be Patient | Noddy and the Driving Lesson (Series 4) | Aunt Agatha prepares for a hat show, and the kids try to sell green apples. |
| 65 | 24 | Kate Loves a Parade | Noddy the Nurse (Series 4) | Kate is chosen to lead a parade but is afraid of making mistakes. |
| 66 | 25 | Closing Up Shop | Noddy and the Treasure Map (Series 4) | Noah considers selling the Noddy Shop, which a man wants to turn into a cigar shop. |
Home Video Releases
You could find Noddy episodes on VHS tapes and DVDs.
| Title | Release Date | Country | Format | Episodes |
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| Noddy and Friends | June 4, 1999 | United Kingdom / Australia | VHS | The Magic Key; A Dog's Best Friend; The Big Fight |
| Noddy's Magic Video | October 4, 1999 | United Kingdom | VHS | The Magic Show, Telling The Whole Truth; Making Up Is Easy To Do |
| Noddy in Toyland | October 29, 1999 | United Kingdom, Portugal | DVD | The Big Mess; Stop, Listen And Learn; The Trouble With Truman |
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