Peter Rabbit (TV series) facts for kids
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| Created by | Beatrix Potter |
| Developed by | Cathal Gaffney |
| Directed by | Darraugh O'Connell |
| Voices of | Helena Bonham Carter |
| Theme music composer | Peter Lurye |
| Opening theme | "Let's Go!" by Chris Madin |
| Ending theme | "Peter Rabbit" by Chris Madin |
| Composer(s) | Peter Luyre Stuart Kollmorgen |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom United States Canada |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 56 (112 Segments) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Waheed Ali |
| Producer(s) | Waheed Ali |
| Running time | 11 Minutes (UK) 23 minutes (US) |
| Production company(s) | Silvergate Media Brown Bag Films Penguin Books |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon/Nick Jr. (US) CBeebies (UK) |
| Original release | December 14, 2012 – May 6, 2016 |
Peter Rabbit is a fun computer-animated TV show for young children. It's based on the famous character created by Beatrix Potter in her classic books.
The show first aired in the United States on Nick Jr. on December 14, 2012. In the United Kingdom, it started on CBeebies and BBC One on December 25, 2012. The very first episode was a Christmas special called Peter Rabbit's Christmas Tale. The show became a regular series in the USA on February 19, 2013, and was watched by three million people!
A special springtime episode, Peter Rabbit's Springtime Tale, came out on March 29, 2013. The show ran for two seasons, from 2012 to 2016. It was made by Brown Bag Films, Penguin Books, and Silvergate Media. You can still catch reruns of the show on CBeebies in the UK.
The series follows the exciting adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends. Peter (voiced by Colin DePaula and L. Parker Lucas in the US, and Connor Fitzgerald and Harry Henty in the UK) is the main character. His younger cousin, Benjamin Bunny (voiced by Peter Steve Harris in the US, and Danny Price in the UK), joins him. A new friend, Lily Bobtail (voiced by Michaela Dean in the US, and Harriet Perring and Poppy Labrosse in the UK), is also part of the group.
These three rabbits have many adventures in their beautiful woodland home. They live in the Lake District in northern England. Their adventures include sneaking radishes from Mr. McGregor's garden. They also have to outsmart tricky animals like Mr. Tod the fox and clumsy Tommy Brock the badger. The show teaches kids important lessons. It helps them learn about solving problems and being good friends. It also encourages them to respect nature.
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Meet the Characters
The show is full of interesting characters, both good and sometimes a little bit tricky!
Main Characters
- Peter Rabbit – He's the main hero of the show. Peter is a playful, curious, and clever young rabbit who loves adventure. He wants to be just like his brave father. Peter always carries his father's journal, which helps him on his journeys. His catchphrases are "a good rabbit never gives up!" and "let's hop to it!"
- Benjamin Bunny – Peter's cousin and best friend. Benjamin is a bit shy and clumsy, but he is very kind and loyal. He often says "rabbits are brave, rabbits are brave..." when he's feeling scared.
- Lily Bobtail – A smart and quick-witted female rabbit who is Peter and Benjamin's best friend. Lily is a new character created just for the show. She always has useful items in her special pocket. Her catchphrases are "I know that for a fact!" and "just in case pocket, just in case!"
- Mr. Tod – He's a red fox and the main bad guy in the series. Mr. Tod is always trying to catch Peter and his friends, but he never succeeds!
- Squirrel Nutkin – A squirrel friend of Peter. He's the leader of the squirrel tribe. Nutkin often helps Peter when he's in trouble.
- Josephine Rabbit – Peter's mother and Benjamin's aunt. She is a caring mother to Peter, Cotton-tail, Flopsy, and Mopsy.
- Flopsy and Mopsy – Peter's younger twin sisters. They can be a bit bossy sometimes.
- Cottontail – Peter's youngest baby sister. She's Benjamin's youngest cousin.
- Mr. Bouncer – Benjamin's father and Peter's uncle. He loves to invent things, though his inventions don't always work out as planned!
Other Friends and Neighbors
- Jeremy Fisher – A friendly frog who loves to fish. He was a friend of Peter's father.
- Jemima Puddle-Duck – A kind duck with three ducklings. She knows Peter and his friends well.
- Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle – A hedgehog who works as a washerwoman. She speaks with an Irish accent.
- Ginger and Pickles – A cat and dog who run the village shop.
- Mr. McGregor – A human farmer whose garden is Peter's favorite place for radishes! His face is usually hidden, and he speaks with a Scottish accent.
- Tommy Brock – An irritable badger who gets annoyed when Peter and his friends disturb him. He loves eating worms.
- Old Brown – A grumpy owl who loves peace and quiet. He often chases Nutkin for making noise.
- Samuel Whiskers – A rat who loves to steal cakes and sweets.
- Dr. Warren Bobtail – Lily's father and the rabbits' family doctor. He has a very good sense of smell.
- Mrs. Bobtail – Lily's mother and Dr. Warren Bobtail's wife.
- Pig Robinson – A friendly pig who loves to paint.
- Mittens – A young cat who lives on a farm with Pig Robinson.
- The Shrew – A small shrew who guards his dandelion field very carefully.
Voice Actors
Many talented people lent their voices to the characters in Peter Rabbit.
US Version Voice Cast
- Colin DePaula and L. Parker Lucas as Peter Rabbit
- Peter Steve Harris as Benjamin Bunny
- Michaela Dean as Lily Bobtail
- Kyle Massey as Squirrel Nutkin
- JB Blanc as Tommy Brock, Mr. Bouncer, and others
- Mark A. Huckerby as Mr. Tod
- Dave B. Mitchell as Mr. McGregor and Old Brown
UK Version Voice Cast
- Connor Fitzgerald and Harry Henty as Peter Rabbit
- Harriet Perring and Poppy Labrosse as Lily Bobtail
- Danny Price as Benjamin Bunny
- Nigel Pilkington as Squirrel Nutkin
- Mark A. Huckerby as Mr. Tod
- JB Blanc as Tommy Brock
- Dave B. Mitchell as Mr. McGregor, Old Brown
Episodes
The Peter Rabbit series has 56 episodes in total, with most episodes having two shorter stories. Except for the very first Christmas special, all episode titles begin with "The Tale of".
Series Overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 28 | December 16, 2011 | October 8, 2013 | |
| 2 | 28 | October 9, 2013 | May 8, 2015 | |
Where to Watch
You can watch Peter Rabbit in different places around the world. In Canada, it airs on Treehouse TV. In the United Kingdom, you can watch reruns on CBeebies and Netflix.
DVD Release
The first season of Peter Rabbit was released on DVD on October 8, 2015. It was available exclusively on Amazon.com and included 4 discs.
