Peter-No-Tail (1997 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Peter-No-Tail |
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| Genre | Christmas calendar |
| Created by | Gösta Knutsson |
| Written by | Pernilla Oljelund |
| Starring | Björn Kjellman Cecilia Ljung Christer Fant Brasse Brännström |
| Narrated by | Gösta Prüzelius |
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Original language(s) | Swedish |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Release | |
| Original release | 1–24 december 1997. |
Peter-No-Tail (known as Swedish: Pelle Svanslös in Swedish) is a fun TV series from Sweden. It first aired in 1997 as part of SVT's Christmas calendar. This live-action show brings to life the beloved stories by Gösta Knutsson. Both kids and adults really enjoyed it! Pernilla Oljelund wrote the script. A cool fact is that some actors wore special remote-controlled tails for their cat costumes.
What's the Story About?
This TV series takes place in a cozy part of Uppsala, a town in Sweden. It's all about a group of cats who live there. The main character is Pelle Svanslös, which means Peter-No-Tail. He's a kind cat who, as his name suggests, doesn't have a tail.
Meet the Characters
Pelle often faces challenges from the tricky cat Måns. Luckily, Pelle has good friends like Maja Gräddnos. The show follows their adventures and daily lives in Uppsala. It teaches lessons about kindness and standing up for yourself.
Who Are the Actors?
Many talented actors helped bring these cat characters to life. Here are some of the main cast members:
- Björn Kjellman - Pelle Svanslös
- Cecilia Ljung - Maja Gräddnos
- Christer Fant - Måns
- Leif Andrée - Bill
- Göran Thorell - Bull
- Brasse Brännström - Trisse
- Suzanne Ernrup - Gullan från Arkadien
- Jonas Uddenmyr - Murre från Skogstibble
- Lena-Pia Bernhardsson - Maja Gräddnos mamma
- Anna Norberg - Frida
- Lakke Magnusson - Fritz
- Jonathan Dehnisch - Fridolf
- Julia Dehnisch - Fridolfina
- Peter Harryson - Pettersson
- Ulla Akselson - Gammel-Maja
- Björn Granath - Konrad
- Lars Dejert - Tusse Batong
- Claes Månsson - Karl-Erik, kalkonen
- Henry Bronett - Taxen Max
- Reuben Sallmander - Frösö-Frasse
- Ecke Olsson - Ville med sillen
- Katarina Ewerlöf - Mirjam, societetskatt
- Fransesca Quartey - Monique, societetskatt
- Anders Beckman - Långe John
- Gösta Prüzelius - The Narrator
Where Can You Watch It?
If you want to watch Peter-No-Tail, you're in luck! The series was first released on VHS tapes in 1998. Later, it became available on DVD starting November 19, 2001.
