Rocket's Island facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rocket's Island |
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| Genre | Fantasy, adventure, mystery |
| Created by | Nick Leather |
| Starring | Jordan Benjamin Samuel Bottomley Tom Coliandris Helen Daniels Joe Galluci Sydney Wade |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 29 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Lime Pictures All3Media |
| Distributor | All3Media |
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| Original network | CBBC (2012–2015) |
| Picture format | HD |
| Original release | 4 December 2012 – 7 December 2015 |
Rocket's Island is an exciting British TV show made for young people. It's all about the Boulsworth family, who live on a farm and welcome foster children into their home. The show is full of fantasy, adventure, and mystery, as Rocket and his friends explore their island home.
The series stars actors like Jordan Benjamin, Samuel Bottomley, and Joe Gallucci. Part of the show was filmed on the beautiful Isle of Man. It was created by Nick Leather and produced by Lime Pictures and All3Media for the CBBC channel.
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What is Rocket's Island About?
Rocket's Island tells the story of the Boulsworth family, who run Knot Farm. Their home is a special place where different foster children come to stay. The main character, Rocket, and his friends often find themselves in amazing adventures. These adventures are filled with drama and sometimes even a touch of magic or mystery. The show aired from 2012 to 2015.
Meet the Characters
The show features a fun cast of characters, both children and adults, who live at or visit Knot Farm. Here are some of the main characters:
- Rocket Boulsworth - Joe Gallucci
- Alli Boulsworth - Helen Daniels
- Dibber Sparks - Jordan Benjamin
- Brandon Keleher - Samuel Bottomley
- Jade Hollis - Sydney Wade
- Archie Beckles - Kit Connor
- Sarah Boulsworth - Natasha Joseph
- Peter Boulsworth - Mark Jordon
- PC Gerry Beddoe - Tom Gilling
- Jonathan Healey - William Hall
- Lucas Summer - Tom Coliandris
- Bethany Summer - Leisa Gwenllian
- Ben/Barney Bean - Isaac Rouse
- Tyler McCray - Jack Hartley
- Madison Creetch - Gia O'Meally
- Elfyn Summers - Mark Frost
- Wendy Sparks - Suzette Llewellyn
- Grandad Sparks - Ram John Holder
Adventures on Rocket's Island
The series had three seasons, each packed with new mysteries and challenges for Rocket and his friends.
Series 1
The first series introduced viewers to the Boulsworth family and the foster children living at Knot Farm. It set the stage for the many adventures to come.
| Number in series | Title | Original broadcast date | Viewers | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | 4 December 2012 | N/A | |
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The first episode introduces the Boulsworth family and their life at Knot Farm.
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| 2 | "Episode 2" | 5 December 2012 | N/A | |
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More adventures unfold for Rocket and the foster children.
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| 3 | "Episode 3" | 6 December 2012 | N/A | |
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The children face new challenges on the island.
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Series 2
In the second series, the adventures became even more magical and mysterious. The children encountered strange creatures, ancient curses, and hidden secrets.
| Number in series | Title | Original broadcast date | Viewers | |
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| 1 | "Rocket Boulsworth and an Answer for Everything" | 14 April 2014 | N/A | |
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Rocket finds a magical oracle that seems to know everything.
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| 2 | "Brandon and the Beast" | 21 April 2014 | N/A | |
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Brandon is chased by a mysterious creature in the woods.
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| 3 | "The Fairy Queen" | 28 April 2014 | N/A | |
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Jade meets a woman who claims to be the queen of the fairies.
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| 4 | "The Golden Egg" | 5 May 2014 | N/A | |
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Alli tries to replace a valuable broken egg.
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| 5 | "Alli and the Wish Friend" | 12 May 2014 | N/A | |
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Alli's wish for a friend surprisingly comes true.
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| 6 | "Fallout" | 19 May 2014 | N/A | |
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Alli and Shada explore a supposedly haunted underground shelter.
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| 7 | "The Mermaid's Song" | 26 May 2014 | N/A | |
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Rocket, Jade, and Brandon search for a mermaid in a cave.
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| 8 | "The Wolf Tree" | 2 June 2014 | N/A | |
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Rocket discovers a tree rumored to bring the dead back to life.
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| 9 | "The Lost Boy" | 9 June 2014 | N/A | |
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Rocket and Dibber wonder if the new foster boy is a child who went missing years ago.
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| 10 | "Rocket's Return" | 16 June 2014 | N/A | |
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The friends suspect a visitor might be a time-traveler.
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| 11 | "The Goblin Curse" | 23 June 2014 | N/A | |
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Brandon mocks a goblin king and faces a curse.
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| 12 | "The Ballabungie Detective Agency" | 30 June 2014 | N/A | |
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Rocket and friends start a detective agency to clear Brandon's name.
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| 13 | "The Tearpot" | 7 July 2014 | N/A | |
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The children fill a magical teapot with tears to save their foster home.
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Series 3
The final series brought even more fantastical elements and emotional storylines. The children faced dragons, ancient stones, and mythical creatures, all while dealing with personal challenges.
| Number in series | Title | Original broadcast date | Viewers | |
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| 1 | "Here Be Dragons" | 21 September 2015 | N/A | |
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Rocket finds a fossil, and a new foster child believes he sees a real dragon.
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| 2 | "The Tell Stones" | 28 September 2015 | N/A | |
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Dibber's cheating seems to awaken ancient powers, leading to trouble.
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| 3 | "The Broken Soldier" | 5 October 2015 | N/A | |
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Archie finds an old toy soldier, and Jade worries it has come to life.
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| 4 | "Madison The Vampire" | 12 October 2015 | N/A | |
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Madison's strange behavior makes the children think she might be a vampire.
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| 5 | "Jade the Magnificent" | 19 October 2015 | N/A | |
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After a lightning strike, Jade seems to develop magical powers.
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| 6 | "The Mirror of Morglaw" | 26 October 2015 | N/A | |
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A skeleton leads Rocket on a quest for a magical mirror.
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| 7 | "Telling Porkies" | 2 November 2015 | N/A | |
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A new foster child, Izzy Wizzy, causes a stir at the farm.
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| 8 | "The Selkie Boy" | 9 November 2015 | N/A | |
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Alli meets a mythical Selkie boy who might help her with her loneliness.
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| 9 | "Mountain Post" | 16 November 2015 | N/A | |
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Brandon uses a special postbox to send a letter to his mother, leading to a surprise.
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| 10 | "The Knights of Dirgelmor" | 23 November 2015 | N/A | |
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Jade seeks out a castle and finds three knights, but they bring danger.
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| 11 | "Izzy Wizzy And The Weeping Oak" | 30 November 2015 | N/A | |
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Rocket tries to help Izzy Wizzy and uncovers a big secret she's been keeping.
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| 12 | "The Dirgeldoor/Goodbye Island" | 7 December 2015 | N/A | |
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The children search for a legendary door, leading them into an abandoned mine.
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