Peppa Pig facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Peppa Pig |
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| Narrated by | John Sparkes |
| Theme music composer | Julian Nott |
| Composer(s) | Julian Nott |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 254 |
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| Producer(s) | Phil Davies |
| Running time | about 5 minutes |
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| Picture format | HDTV |
| Original release | 31 May 2004 – present |
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| Related shows | Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom |
Peppa Pig is a popular British animated TV show for young children. It was created and produced by Astley Baker Davies along with Entertainment One. The show is all about Peppa, who is a friendly female pig, and her family and friends.
The first episode of Peppa Pig aired on May 31, 2004. As of 2019, there have been six series of the show. The latest series started in February 2019 in the UK. This fun series is shown in 180 different places around the world, including the US and the UK.
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About Peppa Pig's World
Peppa Pig is a children's TV show that you can watch on Channel 5 and Nick Jr. in the UK. In the USA, it's on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.. Australian viewers can find it on ABC 4 Kids. In Latin America, including Brazil, it's shown on Discovery Kids.
Each episode of Peppa Pig is usually about five minutes long. The show focuses on Peppa, who is a pig that acts like a human. She lives with her family and hangs out with her friends. All of Peppa's friends are different kinds of animals. Peppa's friends are all her age, and her younger brother George's friends are his age.
The episodes often show everyday activities. These include going to playgroup or swimming. They also visit their grandparents or cousins. Sometimes they go to the playground or ride their bikes.
Animal Characteristics
The characters in Peppa Pig wear clothes, live in houses, and drive cars, just like humans. However, they still show some traits of the animals they are based on. For example, Peppa and her family snort like pigs when they talk. Other animals make their own noises too. The Rabbit family, for instance, makes squeaking sounds and loves to eat carrots.
The Rabbit family is also special because they live in a burrow in a hill. But even their burrow has windows and is furnished like a normal house. The characters also show different feelings. They blush when they are shy or embarrassed. Their mouths show if they are sad, happy, annoyed, or confused.
While the main characters are animals that act like humans, some other animals in the show do not. These include Tiddles the tortoise, Polly Parrot, and the ducks.
The Narrator's Role
The show's narrator is John Sparkes. He helps to explain what is happening and adds to the humor. He might say "Oh, dear" when something goes wrong, like when George starts crying. He also says "Look out!" if a character is doing something unsafe. For example, if Peppa is riding her bicycle without looking.
Characters
The world of Peppa Pig is filled with many fun and memorable characters. You can learn more about them here:
Peppa Pig World Theme Park
There is a special theme park called Peppa Pig World! It's a family theme park located in the New Forest, Hampshire, in the UK. It opened on April 9, 2011, at Paultons Park.
The park has seven different rides to enjoy. There's also an indoor play zone and a muddy puddles water splash park. You can find smaller play areas and buildings designed to look like places from the show.
Merchandise
Besides the TV episodes, you can find many Peppa Pig products. These include DVDs of the episodes. There are also video games and other toys like playsets and stuffed animals. You can even find Peppa Pig playing cards and toy vehicles.
The merchandise has grown to include items for your home. This means things like bathroom products, stationery, and bed-linens. You can also find Peppa Pig themed food, drinks, clothing, and even jewelry. In July 2019, a music album called My First Album was released.
