Punky (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Punky |
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| Genre | Children |
| Created by | Lindsay J. Sedgwick |
| Written by | Andrew Brenner |
| Directed by | Simon Crane |
| Starring | Aimée Richardson Maureen Ward Bradley Burke Paul Tylak |
| Composer(s) | John Atkinson |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Gerard O'Rourke |
| Running time | 7 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Monster Animation & Design |
| Release | |
| Original network | RTÉjr on RTÉ Two |
| Original release | 3 May 2011 – present |
Punky is a fun Irish animated TV show! It was created by Lindsay J. Sedgwick and made by a company called Monster Animation and Design in Dublin, Ireland. What makes Punky special is that its main character has Down syndrome. It was actually the first animated show ever to feature a character with Down syndrome!
Meet the Characters
The show Punky tells stories about the daily life of a happy six-year-old girl. She loves "music," "dancing," and "hugs," as the show's introduction explains.
Punky enjoys playing with her older brother, Con, and their dog, Rufus. She also tries to make her grandmother, "Cranky," a little less grumpy!
The voice of Punky is done by Jo Sherry. She is a 29-year-old voice actress from the United Kingdom who also has Down syndrome.
Where to Watch Punky
Punky has been shown on many TV networks around the world. You could watch it in the UK, Australia, Germany, and Sweden. There is also a version of the show being made in the Irish language. This version will be shown on TG4 in Ireland.
