Rupert (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Cartoon series Fantasy |
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| Voices of | See article |
| Opening theme | The Happy Farmer Returning from Work by Robert Schumann |
| Ending theme | The Happy Farmer Returning from Work by Robert Schumann |
| Composer(s) | Milan Kymlicka |
| Country of origin | Canada France United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English French |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Picture format | SDTV 480i |
| Original release | 7 September 1991 – 19 June 1997 |
Rupert is a fun fantasy cartoon show that aired from 1991 to 1997. It's based on the classic character Rupert Bear, created by Mary Tourtel. The series has 65 episodes, each about half an hour long.
The show was made by Nelvana in Canada, working with Ellipse Programmé for the first three seasons. It also worked with YTV Canada, Inc. and UK channels like TVS Television and Scottish Television.
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Meet Rupert and His World
Rupert is a very smart and clever polar bear. He has many friends from all over the world. Even though he lives in a small, old village called Nutwood, Rupert loves to travel.
He enjoys exploring new places and learning about different cultures. Rupert often goes on exciting adventures, solves mysteries, and helps catch bad guys.
The cartoon's look is inspired by Nordic and European cultures. You'll see many castles, old towns, and special clothes. Characters like elves and even the Loch Ness Monster appear, linking to European stories. The beautiful landscapes in Rupert's original books, which inspired the show, were based on areas in Snowdonia and Vale of Clwyd in northern Wales.
Who Are Rupert's Friends?
Rupert has a great group of friends and family who join him on his adventures or help him out.
- Rupert Bear – Rupert is kind, smart, and brave. He's very popular in Nutwood. Sometimes, he even talks directly to you, the viewer!
- Mr. Bear – Rupert's dad. He can be a bit clumsy and forgetful. He's part of the Nutwood Fire Brigade.
- Mrs. Bear – Rupert's mom. She's wise and often gives Rupert good advice for his adventures.
- Bill Badger – Rupert's best friend. Bill can be a bit scared, impatient, and sometimes clumsy. He has a baby brother named Toby.
- Podgy Pig – A happy pig who loves to eat! He's very friendly, even if his big appetite sometimes causes trouble. Rupert always helps him out.
- Pong Ping – A Pekingese dog from China. He has a special elevator that can travel all the way to China! Pong Ping knows a lot about his culture, including dragons and magic. He's also good at math.
- Professor – A friendly and quirky human scientist. He lives in an old castle tower in Nutwood. The Professor invents amazing devices and Rupert often helps him. He loves to say, "Think of the possibilities, my boy(s)!"
- Tiger Lily – Rupert's friend from China. She's one of the few human students in Nutwood. Her family knows a lot about magical and mystical objects.
- Algy Pug – Rupert's pug friend. He often thinks he's better than he is, but he's a good friend when it counts.
- Edward Trunk – An elephant and another friend of Rupert. He's kind, sensitive, and strong. He often helps his dad with plumbing.
- Gregory Guinea Pig – A very kind guinea pig. He can be nervous, but he's brave when his friends need him.
- Ottoline Otter – Rupert's otter friend from Scotland. She loves Shakespeare and lives in an old castle with many secret entrances.
- Freddy and Ferdie Fox – Two twin foxes who love to cause mischief in Nutwood village.
- Constable Growler – A dog who is the local policeman. He always says he needs to do "everything by the book, you know." Rupert and his friends often go to him for help.
- Sage of Um – A cheerful wizard from the island of Um. He flies around in an upside-down umbrella and is friends with Tiger Lily's father.
- Billy Blizzard – A bad guy who wants to freeze people in the North Pole using a magic whistle.
- Sir Humphrey Pumphrey – A greedy explorer who tries to find treasures just for himself.
Voice cast
Many talented actors gave voices to the characters in Rupert:
- Ben Sandford as Rupert Bear (1991)
- Julie Lemieux as Rupert Bear (1992–1997)
- Ian Stuart Hanlin as Mr. Bear
- Kelly Sheridan as Mrs. Bear (1991–1992)
- Valerie Boyle as Mrs. Bear (1992–1997)
- Torquil Campbell as Bill Badger
- Hadley Kay as Podgy Pig
- Keith White as Algy Pug
- Oscar Hsu as Pong Ping
- Stephanie Morgenstern as Tiger Lily
- Wayne Robson as Sage of Um
- Colin Fox as Professor
- Eric Roberts as Chinese Emperor; Chinese Conjuror; Captain Bill; additional voices
- Alan Ituriel as Tung Lai
- Jeremy Ratchford as Botkin
- Peter Wildman as Mr. Ribbons; Captain Sir
- Dan Hennessey as Tom
- Kristin LeMunyon as Clarice
- Allen Stewart-Coates as Cedric Pig; Constable Growler; additional voices
- Keith Knight as Timid Snowman; Mr. Chimp; The Sandman; additional voices
- Rick Jones as Yum
Where Rupert Was Shown
The Rupert series was shown in many countries around the world.
In Canada and the US
In Canada, it was shown on YTV. In the United States, it first aired on Nickelodeon in 1995. Later, it moved to CBS on Saturday mornings in 1999. You could also watch repeats on Disney Channel (as part of the Playhouse Disney block), Toon Disney, and Qubo. It also aired on Nick Jr.
In the UK and Other Countries
In the United Kingdom, the series was broadcast on CITV, Tiny Pop, and KidsCo. In Australia, it aired on the ABC and later on Nickelodeon. In New Zealand, it was on TV2. Irish viewers could watch it on RTÉ as part of The Den.
The show was also popular in South America, airing in Brazil on TV Cultura. In South Africa, it was shown on Bop TV and M-Net (as part of K-T.V.). Other countries where Rupert was broadcast include Namibia (NBC), the United Arab Emirates (Dubai 33), Portugal (RTP), Zimbabwe (ZBC and ZTV), Brunei (RTB), Guam (KUAM-LP), Kenya (KBC), and Saudi Arabia (Saudi 2).
Rupert's Music
The main theme song and the closing song for the Rupert series were created by Milan Kymlicka. They are based on a famous piece of music by Robert Schumann called The Happy Farmer, Returning from Work in F major, Op. 68, No. 10.
When the series was shown on Nickelodeon in the U.S., a different theme song was used. This version had lyrics and was called "Rupert's Number One." It was written by Sheree Jeacocke and Gerry Mosby.
See also
In Spanish: Nelvana Limited para niños
