Poppy Cat (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Animation |
| Created by | Mallory Lewis |
| Based on | Poppy Cat books by Lara Jones |
| Voices of | Cindy Robinson Cake Charles Katie Leigh Alicyn Packard Stephanie Darcy Donald King Teresa Gallagher Danny Katiana |
| Narrated by | Cindy Robinson |
| Composer(s) | Oliver Davis |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 104 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Mallory Lewis Brad Hood Eryk Casemiro Kate Boutilier Julian Scott Zoe Bamsey |
| Producer(s) | Leo Nielsen |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Coolabi Productions King Rollo Films Cake Entertainment Ingenious Media |
| Distributor | Cake Entertainment |
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| Original network | CITV Channel 5 Nick Jr. |
| Original release | 2 May 2011 – 5 February 2016 |
Poppy Cat is a fun British animated TV show for young children. It first aired on 2 May 2011 and finished on 5 February 2016. The show is based on a series of books written by British illustrator Lara Jones. It was made by several companies, including Coolabi Productions and King Rollo Films, for Nick Jr. and Channel 5.
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What is Poppy Cat About?
The series follows a brave young kitten named Poppy. She wears a special neckerchief and leads her group of stuffed animal friends on amazing adventures. Her friends include Alma the bunny, Zuzu the Dalmatian puppy, Owl the owl, and Mo the mouse. These characters belong to a little girl named Lara, who narrates their stories.
In their imaginary world, the animals can walk, talk, and travel to exciting, faraway places. They use all sorts of vehicles that match Poppy's magic neckerchief, like a sailing ship, a train, an airplane, a hot-air balloon, a submarine, or even a rocket ship. But they always have to watch out for Egbert, a grumpy European badger who tries to spoil their fun.
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Lara is the person who tells all the stories in the show. She is a six-year-old girl with a big imagination. Lara loves to write and draw about the adventures of her pet kitten, Poppy, and all her stuffed animal friends. She imagines them going on exciting journeys. Lara's voice was provided by Maddie Page and Alisha Holmes in the UK, and Cindy Robinson in the US.
- Poppy Cat is the main character and the leader of the group. She is a lively, cheerful, and very imaginative orange tabby kitten. Poppy has a big white face and long whiskers. Her special multi-colored neckerchief helps her and her friends go on amazing adventures using different vehicles. Poppy is a true adventurer and a loyal friend. She loves to explore and solve problems, always putting her friends first. Her favorite sayings include "Would you like to come along?" and "Hoop-dee-doo!" Poppy's voice was done by Joanna Page and Jessica Ransom in the UK, and Haley "Cake" Charles in the US.
- Zuzu is a fast young black and white Dalmatian puppy. He is Poppy's best friend and loves doing cool tricks on his skateboard. Zuzu is full of energy, competitive, and almost fearless. He's quick to laugh and always ready for action. Joanna Ruiz voiced Zuzu in the UK, and Katie Leigh in the US.
- Alma is a giggly young pink and white European rabbit plush toy. She has a big pink tummy and pink circles on her cheeks. Alma often gets excited about new situations. She loves to sing with her best friend Mo and enjoys jewelry, the color pink, and picnics. Mo secretly likes Alma and often worries about her. She also has many cousins, with Chester being her favorite. Her catchphrases are "Oh, Poppy!" and "Hooray!" Alma was voiced by Nicola Hornett in the UK, and Alicyn Packard in the US.
- Mo is a lively young pink stuffed mouse with a yellow head and a striped tail. He loves singing with Alma and eating cheese sandwiches. Mo wears a red and green striped tanktop and is Alma's best friend. He is the youngest of the group. Charlie Cameron voiced Mo in the UK, and Stephanie Darcy in the US.
- Owl is a relaxed brown stuffed Eurasian eagle owl. He wears a turquoise and purple striped wool hat with a purple pompom. Owl thinks he knows a lot about almost everything, usually from books or his travels. He enjoys the nicer things in life, like a comfy nest, hot chocolate, and quick naps. Owl is the oldest in the group. Chris Neill voiced Owl in the UK, and Donald King in the US.
- In one episode, "Royal Toad," his singing voice was provided by the famous Spanish tenor opera legend Plácido Domingo.
- Egbert is the main "bad guy" of the series, though he's more annoying than truly bad. He is an arrogant, sneaky, and grumpy stuffed European badger. Egbert always wants to join the group, but only if things go his way. He often pretends to be a different character, like a pirate or a sea monster, to try and trick Poppy and her friends. He doesn't like their fun. Teresa Gallagher voiced Egbert in both the UK and US versions.
Other Characters You Might See
- Gilda is an arrogant pigeon who also has an English accent. She is voiced by Teresa Gallagher.
- Rocket Cat is Poppy Cat's favorite superhero. He often appears when Poppy and her friends visit outer space.
- The Bumblebirds are a family of yellow, long-necked birds who live in a big purple nest.
Poppy Cat's Adventures (Episodes)
The Poppy Cat series has two seasons, with a total of 104 episodes. Each episode is a new adventure where Poppy and her friends explore different places and solve problems.
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired (U.K. dates) | ||
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| 1 | 52 | 2 May 2011 | 11 July 2011 | |
| 2 | 52 | 10 August 2015 | 5 February 2016 | |
Series 1 (2011) Adventures
In the first series, Poppy and her friends go on many exciting trips. For example, in "Tricky Cricket," they fly in a hot air balloon to help Zuzu's cricket sing. In "Space Monsters," they blast off in a rocket to explore outer space. They also search for buried treasure, visit a moon museum, and even rescue a snowman! Each episode brings a new challenge and a new place to discover.
Series 2 (2015-16) Adventures
The second series continues their amazing journeys. They climb mountains in "Craggy Peak," make movies at the "Coral Reef," and even help a baby parrot find its way home in "Parrot Talk." They also visit a "Fairy House," explore "Chocolate Falls," and try to find a giant toothbrush! These adventures teach them about friendship, problem-solving, and exploring the world around them.
Where Poppy Cat Aired Around the World
Poppy Cat has been shown in over 140 countries! This means kids all over the world could watch Poppy and her friends. Some of the places it aired include:
- The US on Universal Kids and NBC's NBC Kids
- Latin America and Spain on Disney Junior
- Germany on KiKA
- Poland on MiniMini+
- Sweden on SVT
- Wales on S4C's children's block Cyw
- Korea on EBS
- Japan on Kids Station
- Singapore on Okto
- Australia on Nickelodeon
- Canada on TVOKids and Knowledge Network
- Norway on NRK
- Ireland on RTÉjr
- The United Kingdom on CITV, Channel 5, and Nick Jr.
- France on Gulli
The second series of Poppy Cat first launched in Germany in April 2017.
See also
In Spanish: La gatita Poppy para niños
