Raa Raa the Noisy Lion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Raa Raa the Noisy Lion |
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| Created by | Curtis Jobling |
| Developed by | Peter Saunders |
| Creative director(s) | Keith Chapman |
| Voices of | Bradley Shedden Oliver Dillon Mia Hann Eden Jarrett Max Miller Jamie Oram Tyler Coleman Kassian Akhtar Joshua Lester Alexander Molony Audrey Newman Rosa Strudwick Rylea Whitehead Tim Owen |
| Narrated by | Lorraine Kelly |
| Theme music composer | Alan Coates and Kim Goody |
| Opening theme | Raa Raa the Noisy Lion |
| Ending theme | Raa Raa the Noisy Lion |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Ian Mackinnon Peter Saunders |
| Producer(s) | Keith Chapman |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Chapman Entertainment (Series 1 & 2) DreamWorks Classic Productions (Series 3) Mackinnon & Saunders |
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| Original network | CBeebies |
| Original release | 2 May 2011 – 22 January 2018 |
Raa Raa the Noisy Lion is a fun British animated TV show that first aired in May 2011. It uses a special animation style called stop motion, where objects are moved slightly between each photo to make them look like they're moving. The show is all about a group of animal friends and their exciting adventures in the Jingly Jangly Jungle. You can watch it on CBeebies. The stories are told by Lorraine Kelly, and the show was made by Chapman Entertainment for its first two seasons, and then by DreamWorks Classic Productions for its third season.
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Meet the Jingly Jangly Jungle Friends
In the Jingly Jangly Jungle, you'll meet many unique animal characters who love to play and learn together.
Main Characters
- Raa Raa: He's the main character, a lively and often loud little lion. Raa Raa loves to explore and make new sounds. His voice was provided by Bradley Shedden for the first two seasons and Tyler Coleman for the third.
- Topsy: This tall giraffe is the oldest and loves to read books. She's very helpful to her friends, even if she can be a bit bossy sometimes. Eden Jarrett voiced Topsy.
- Zebby: A sweet and gentle zebra who often gets hungry! Mia Hann voiced Zebby in the first two seasons, and Audrey Newman in the third.
- Huffty: An elephant who has a big love for music. He also enjoys giving his friends rides on his special train. Oliver Dillon is the voice of Huffty.
- Ooo Ooo: This playful monkey loves to swing through the jungle on vines. Jamie Oram voiced Ooo Ooo for the first two seasons, and Alexander Molony for the third.
- Crocky: A cool crocodile who enjoys spending time by the river and cruising around in his log boat. Max Miller voiced Crocky in the first two seasons, and Mihajlo Bucevac in the third.
New Friends in Later Seasons
- Pia: A colorful parrot who loves to fly high above the jungle. Pia joined the group in the third season, voiced by Hayden Hunter.
- Scuttle: A friendly purple spider with eight legs, Scuttle also became part of the jungle gang in the third season.
How the Show Was Made
The idea for Raa Raa the Noisy Lion was first shared by a Canadian company called CCI Entertainment on April 1, 2009. They planned for the show to be ready for CBeebies by May 2011. Later that year, in October, Chapman Entertainment joined in to help produce the series.
Adventures in the Jingly Jangly Jungle
The show follows Raa Raa and his friends as they learn about sounds, communication, and friendship through various adventures. Each episode teaches young viewers about different noises and how to use their voices.
Series Overview
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 26 | 2 May 2011 | 14 November 2011 | |
| 2 | 26 | 30 January 2012 | 10 July 2012 | |
| 3 | 26 | 6 November 2017 | 22 January 2018 | |
The series had a total of 78 episodes spread across three seasons. Each episode is about 10 minutes long, perfect for short, engaging stories.
What Happens in an Episode?
In every episode, Raa Raa and his friends often face a small problem related to sounds or communication. For example, Raa Raa might lose his roar, or the friends might need to make a specific noise to solve a puzzle. They work together, using their unique animal sounds and personalities, to figure things out. These stories encourage children to listen carefully, express themselves, and cooperate with others.
