Percy the Park Keeper facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Percy the Park Keeper |
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| Genre | Children's television show Comedy |
| Created by | Nick Butterworth |
| Voices of | Jim Broadbent Enn Reitel David Holt Kate Harbour Chris Lang |
| Narrated by | Richard Briers (only on the audiobooks) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 13 (4 seasonal specials) |
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| Running time | 10 minutes per episode (approx.) |
| Production company(s) | HiT Entertainment Grand Slamm Children's Films |
| Distributor | HiT Entertainment Hit Video |
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| Original network | ITV (CITV) |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 25 December 1996 – 12 December 1999 |
Percy the Park Keeper is a fun British animated TV show for kids. It is based on the popular books by Nick Butterworth. The series follows Percy, a kind park keeper, and his many animal friends. These friends include a Badger, an Owl, a Fox, Mice, a Mole, and a Robin.
The show first aired as four special episodes between December 1996 and December 1997. Later, in September 1999, it became a full series with thirteen ten-minute episodes. You could also find the show on VHS tapes in the UK.
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Meet Percy and His Animal Friends
This section introduces the main characters of Percy the Park Keeper. Each character has a unique personality and is voiced by talented actors.
Main Characters and Voice Actors
- Percy the Park Keeper – (voiced by Jim Broadbent) – Percy is the main character. He takes care of the park and always finds time to play with his animal friends.
- Fox – (voiced by David Holt) – Fox is a funny and sensitive character. He loves to make the other animals laugh.
- Badger – (voiced by Enn Reitel) – Badger is wise and tries to organize games for everyone. He doesn't like water very much!
- Rabbits – (voiced by Enn Reitel and Kate Harbour) – The rabbits are very excitable. They can get scared easily by new things.
- Squirrels – (voiced by David Holt and Kate Harbour) – Squirrels can be a bit grumpy. They often bury their nuts and then forget where they put them.
- Hedgehog – (voiced by David Holt) – Hedgehog is a quiet friend. His spines can sometimes cause him problems.
- Mice – (voiced by David Holt and Kate Harbour) – The mice are playful and always happy to join in any game.
- Ducks – (voiced by Enn Reitel and Kate Harbour) – The ducks like to argue sometimes. They usually play near the duck pond and fly away in winter.
- Owl – (voiced by Kate Harbour) – Unlike other owls, she is active during the day. She also tends to forget things easily.
- Robin – (voiced by David Holt) – Robin loves to fly around the park. He often perches on trees to rest.
- Mole – (voiced by Enn Reitel) – Mole is always in a hurry. He sometimes has trouble finding his way underground.
- Narrator - (voiced on the audiobooks by Richard Briers) - The narrator tells each story in the show.
Episodes of Percy the Park Keeper
The show has both special episodes and a full season. Here is a list of all the adventures Percy and his friends have.
Seasonal Specials (1996–1997)
These four special episodes aired first, one for each season.
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| 1 | "One Snowy Night" | 25 December 1996 | |
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It is Winter. Percy gets ready for a very cold night. The animals find it hard to find shelter in the snow. They all decide to stay in Percy's warm hut. Mole and Robin arrive last, making the hut very crowded.
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| 2 | "The Secret Path" | 12 March 1997 | |
| 3 | "The Rescue Party" | 24 December 1997 | |
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It is Summer. Percy is enjoying a picnic on a hot day. Everyone wants to join him. A girl rabbit falls into an old well. A friendly toad tells her how to escape. Percy and the animals try to pull her out with a rope. They accidentally pull out an oak branch instead.
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| 4 | "After the Storm" | 26 December 1997 | |
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It is Autumn. A big storm damages the park and the animals' oak tree home. Percy helps them find a new home. They build a treehouse in a huge hollow tree.
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First Season Episodes (1999)
The first full season of Percy the Park Keeper had thirteen episodes.
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| 1 | "Hedgehog's Balloon" | 19 September 1999 | |
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Hedgehog is sad because his balloons always pop on his spines. Percy has a clever idea. He uses corks from his shed to solve the problem.
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| 2 | "Fox's Hiccups" | 26 September 1999 | |
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Fox gets the hiccups after drinking lemonade and laughing. He bumps into Percy's laundry and flower pots. This accident makes him look like a ghost. His hiccups go away, but they return when he laughs again.
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| 3 | "One Warm Fox" | 3 October 1999 | |
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Fox is cold and cannot sleep. He borrows many of Percy's woolen clothes. Percy uses the extra clothes for his scarecrow. Fox is left with just a pullover, which keeps him warm.
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| 4 | "The Rabbit Who Was Afraid of the Dark" | 10 October 1999 | |
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Rabbit is scared of the dark. The other animals do not know why. Percy realizes she has not eaten enough carrots. After eating more carrots, she can see in the dark and is no longer afraid.
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| 5 | "Sledge Ride" | 17 October 1999 | |
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Percy takes a day off to build a sledge. Fox and Squirrel borrow his materials to make their own. They then offer Percy a ride back to his hut.
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| 6 | "The Hedgehog's Wings" | 24 October 1999 | |
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It is a very windy autumn day. Hedgehog secretly uses Percy's tools to build wings. He soon finds that flying by himself is quite scary.
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| 7 | "The Owl's Lesson" | 31 October 1999 | |
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Owl finds a small bird that cannot fly. She tries to teach it. Percy explains that the bird is too young to fly. Owl had not realized this.
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| 8 | "Badger's Bath" | 7 November 1999 | |
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Badger gets very dirty from digging. Percy tries to give him a bath, but Badger does not want one. Percy takes the bath himself. Badger accidentally falls into the tub from his hiding place.
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| 9 | "Owl Takes Charge" | 14 November 1999 | |
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Percy catches a cold. Owl offers to help with chores like making a rake and painting. But Owl forgets things easily and mixes up all the tasks.
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| 10 | "A Very Useful Little Friend" | 21 November 1999 | |
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Badger and Fox help Percy clean his shed. Mouse joins in, but she is clumsy. When they get locked in the shed, Mouse proves very helpful. She uses her feet to fix the broken door latch.
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| 11 | "Treasure Island" | 28 November 1999 | |
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Percy finds a treasure map. He and Squirrel go to find the island. They find it, but Percy remembers his fruitcake in the oven. He rushes back, leaving Squirrel confused.
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| 12 | "The Cross Rabbit" | 5 December 1999 | |
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Winter is coming. Old Rabbit wants to sleep, but the mice are too noisy. Percy asks the mice to play elsewhere. However, the peace does not last long.
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| 13 | "The Lost Acorns" | 12 December 1999 | |
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Percy plants bulbs for the cold months. Squirrel tells Percy she lost her acorns. She thinks the planted bulbs might be her acorns. Mole accidentally finds Squirrel's secret acorn storage. Squirrel then helps Percy replant the bulbs.
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