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Playhour
Publication information
Publisher Amalgamated Press
Fleetway Publications
IPC Magazines
Schedule Weekly
Format Ongoing series
Genre Humor/comedy
Publication date 16 October 1954 – 15 August 1987
Number of issues c. 1700
Main character(s) Prince, the Wonder Dog of the Golden West
Sonny and Sally of Happy Valley
Creative team
Artist(s) Sep E. Scott, Peter Woolcock, Hugh McNeill, Nadir Quinto, Ron Embleton, Jesus Blasco

Playhour was a popular British comic magazine for children. It was published every week for many years. The first issue came out on 16 October 1954. The last issue was published on 15 August 1987. In total, there were about 1,700 issues of Playhour.

The magazine was created by different publishers over time. These included Amalgamated Press, Fleetway Publications, and IPC Magazines.

What Was Inside Playhour?

Playhour was full of fun stories for young readers. It had a mix of brand-new adventures. It also featured classic fairy tales that everyone knew. Famous artists like Nadir Quinto, Ron Embleton, and Jesus Blasco drew these stories.

Popular Characters and Stories

Many different characters and series appeared in Playhour. Some were original creations. Others were based on popular TV shows or books. Here are some of the well-known series that kids enjoyed:

  • Billy Brock's Schooldays
  • Bunny Cuddles
  • Jolly Days with Dicky and Dolly
  • Leo the Friendly Lion
  • Little Red Squirrel
  • The Magic Roundabout, based on the TV series
  • The Merry Tales of Mimi and Marmy
  • Mr Men, based on the children's book series
  • Norman Gnome
  • Num Num and His Funny Family
  • Pinky and Perky, based on the TV series
  • Prince, the Wonder Dog of the Golden West
  • Sonny and Sally of Happy Valley
  • Sooty, based on the TV series
  • Tiger Tim and the Bruin Boys
  • Tommy Trouble
  • The Travels of Gulliver Guinea-Pig
  • Wink and Blink, the Playful Puppies
  • The Wonderful Tales of Willow Wood
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