Ripley and Scuff facts for kids

Ripley and Scuff was a fun children's TV show from the UK. It first aired on CITV (which is ITV's channel for kids) between January 2002 and February 2003. This show was a spin-off from another popular series called Roger and the Rottentrolls.

What's the Show About?

The show follows the adventures of two brothers, Ripley and Scuff. They travel all over the United Kingdom with their sister, Strid, and their special pet, Bargie. When they visit schools, they often cause a lot of funny mischief!

Meet the Characters!

• Ripley: He's the leader of the group, but sometimes he's not the smartest. Ripley is also the son of Sigsworthy Crags from Roger & The Rottentrolls.
• Scuff: He's usually the one who gets things mixed up or makes mistakes. Scuff is also the son of Sigsworthy Crags from Roger & The Rottentrolls.
• Strid: She's Ripley and Scuff's sister and is the cleverest of the three. She often calls her brothers "Silly Spoons!" Strid is the daughter of Kettlewell from Roger & The Rottentrolls.
• Bargie: This is their cute pet, a baby barguest. Bargie also appeared in Roger & The Rottentrolls.
• Grandad Gordon: He's a kind man who helps the kids at school with art and craft activities.
• The Story Princess: She joined the show in Series 2 and reads exciting stories to the children. In the first series, Ripley, Scuff, or Strid would read the stories themselves.

Ripley's Rascals Band

At the end of each school visit, Ripley and his friends play their theme song as a band called Ripley's Rascals. Ripley plays the drums, Scuff plays the guitar, Strid plays the keyboard, and Bargie plays the glockenspiel.

Fun Facts About the Show

• When CITV promoted the first series, they accidentally used the theme music from Roger and the Rottentrolls instead of the Ripley & Scuff tune!
• Ripley, Scuff, and Strid even appeared live in the CITV studio on January 7, 2002, when their first series launched.
• The second series of Ripley & Scuff was shown many times on CITV between 2006 and 2010.