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Purple and Brown
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Written by Rich Webber
Directed by Rich Webber
Composer(s) Mark Thomas
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Ben Lock
South Pacific Pictures
Editor(s) Mike Percival
Production company(s) Aardman Animations Nickelodeon UK
Release
Original network Nickelodeon (UK)

Purple and Brown is a fun British stop-motion animated TV show. It features two silly clay characters, one purple and one brown. The show was created by Rich Webber and edited by Mike Percival. It first appeared in November 2005 on Nickelodeon in the UK. Later, kids in America could watch it on Nickelodeon too, as part of their Nick Extra short programs.

About the Show's Creators

Rich Webber created and directed Purple and Brown. He also edited the show with Mike Percival. Both of them even did the funny sounds for the characters! The show was first planned to start on February 13, 2005.

Purple and Brown was made by Aardman Animations. Aardman is a famous studio known for amazing stop-motion animations. They also created popular shows like Wallace and Gromit, Creature Comforts, and Morph.

Meet Purple and Brown

The show is all about two best friends, a purple blob and a brown blob. They are made of clay and often find themselves in super silly situations. Purple and Brown don't use words to talk. Instead, they understand everything that happens around them. No matter what trouble they get into, they always end up giggling with a funny, low laugh.

Short and Sweet Episodes

Each episode of Purple and Brown is very short. They are usually less than a minute long! This makes them perfect for quick, funny breaks. Here are some of the episodes:

  • Snowman (2005) - 15 seconds
  • Spaghetti (2005) - 19 seconds
  • Weewee (2005) - 21 seconds
  • Irish Jig (2005) - 54 seconds
  • Seagull (2005) - 22 seconds
  • Christmas (2005) - 59 seconds
  • Big Green Thing (2006) - 1 minute and 2 seconds
  • Alien 2 (2006) – 11 seconds
  • Magic Ball (2006)
  • Beardly (2007) - 11 seconds
  • Sleep (2007) - 1 minute and 2 seconds
  • Balloon (2007) - 22 seconds
  • Hammer (2007) - 11 seconds
  • Beach Ball (2007) - 12 seconds
  • Colour (2008) - 7 seconds
  • Sun Screen (2008) - 9 seconds
  • Paint (2008) - 11 seconds

Awards and Recognition

Purple and Brown was a very popular show. In 2006, it won a special award. It received the BAFTA award for best Children's Short. This is a big honor for TV shows made for kids!

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