Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist |
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| Country of origin | United States France |
| Production company(s) | Saban Entertainment Saban International Paris |
| Distributor | Saban International |
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| Original network | First-run syndication (U.S.) TF1 (France) |
| Original release | February 1996 |
Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist (also known as Oliver Twist) is a fun animated show from France and the United States. It was made by Saban Entertainment. The show first aired in 1996 and had 52 episodes.
This series is based on the famous book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. But here's a cool twist: most of the characters are talking animals! Sometimes, you'll see humans too.
Contents
Meet the Characters: Who's Who?
This section introduces the main characters in the show. They are all animals, which makes the classic story even more exciting!
The Good Guys
- Oliver Twist (voiced by Mona Marshall) - He's a kind dog. Oliver is an orphan who ran away from a tough workhouse. He wants to earn the trust of his friends, Dodger and Charlie. Most importantly, he hopes to find his mother, who he got separated from.
- Artful Dodger (voiced by Ian Hawk) - A clever rabbit. Dodger is full of smart ideas and always knows a trick or two.
- Charlie Bates (voiced by Anthony Mozdy) - A funny pig. Charlie is usually relaxed, but he can be clumsy. He also loves food a lot!
- Nancy (voiced by Mona Marshall) - A friendly she-cat. Nancy is very polite and kind. She dreams of becoming a famous actress. She stays with Fagin's group of friends.
- Princess Annushka (voiced by Barbara Goodson) - A dog. She is a princess from Russia who ran away. She doesn't always care much for the boys, but she also stays with Fagin's group.
- Fagin (voiced by Bob MacGarva) - A smart red fox. Fagin is the leader of a group of young friends.
The Not-So-Good Guys
- Mr. Bumble - A big wolf. He is the boss of the workhouse where Oliver used to live. Mr. Bumble often sends his two cat helpers, Scratch and Sniff, to catch Oliver. They also try to catch Oliver's friends.
- Bill Sykes - A strong brown bear. Bill is a rough and tough character. He tries to get money by scaring people and making threats.
What's the Story About?
The show follows Oliver's adventures after he escapes from the workhouse. He meets new friends and tries to find his family.
Oliver runs away from the orphan house. Soon, he meets Dodger, and they become friends. Dodger takes Oliver to Fagin's hideout. Fagin leads a small group of friends. Oliver needs to prove he belongs with them. Meanwhile, Mr. Bumble, the workhouse master, will do anything to bring Oliver back.
Oliver, Dodger, and Charlie go on many adventures. Their main goal is to find Oliver's mother.
Episode Guide: Adventures Await!
Here's a list of some of the exciting episodes from Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist.
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| 1 | "Oliver's Narrow Escape" | TBA | |
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Oliver escapes the workhouse. Dodger leads him to Fagin's group. Oliver must pass three tests to stay. He also has to avoid Mr. Bumble and his helpers.
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| 2 | "Horsing Around" | TBA | |
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Oliver, Dodger, and Charlie go to a horse race in disguise. They join the race and win! Nancy helps them escape Mr. Bumble.
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| 3 | "Show Time" | TBA | |
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The boys find an alligator in the sewers. They plan a show with Annushka. But Bill Sykes takes over. Dodger sets the alligator free to stop Bill.
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| 4 | "That's the Spirit?" | TBA | |
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Oliver, Dodger, and Charlie try to save Fagin from the Tower. A knight's ghost helps them. They escape while facing two evil ghosts.
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| 5 | "The Big Cheese" | TBA | |
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Dodger is mistaken for a French Prince. A bad guy named Roquefort tries to take over. Oliver and Charlie help Dodger. The real prince arrives and Roquefort is caught.
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| 6 | "Misfortune Teller" | TBA | |
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The boys meet a fortune teller. She tells them about a hidden treasure. They enter a competition to find it. But they are tricked into digging tunnels for robbers. The boys escape and the robbers are caught.
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| 7 | "Tour of the Town" | TBA | |
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The boys start a London sightseeing tour. Bill Sykes wants to host his own tour. He tries to ruin the boys' business. A tour guide battle begins!
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| 8 | "Night Odyssey" | TBA | |
| 9 | "Annushka's Winter Tale" | TBA | |
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It's winter. Dodger argues with Annushka. They are chased by Mr. Bumble. Bumble captures Annushka to use as bait. Annushka drives Bumble crazy. The boys trick Bumble and escape.
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| 10 | "Full of Hot Air" | TBA | |
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Fagin teaches about hot air. The boys build a hot air balloon. Annushka accidentally unties it. They fly over London and get lost. They fix the balloon and put out a forest fire.
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| 11 | "What a Nag" | TBA | |
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Fagin is sick and gives the boys his savings. He wants to buy a horse and carriage. The boys buy an old horse named Paint. They fix the carriage with Nancy's help. They win a race for Fagin.
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| 12 | "Hair & There" | TBA | |
| 13 | "Treasure Hunt" | TBA | |
| 14 | "Ship Unshape" | TBA | |
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The boys join the Royal Navy by mistake. Pirates attack their ship. The boys are captured by pirates. They blow up the pirate ship and save the day.
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| 15 | "Chimney Sweeps Gang" | TBA | |
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Dodger gets the boys a chimney sweeping job. Their bosses are using it to steal from houses. The boys catch the real thieves at Buckingham Palace. The Queen thanks them for their help.
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| 16 | "3 Boys and Baby" | TBA | |
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The boys try to find the Fountain of Youth for Fagin. They get a few drops from the Fountain. Fagin turns into a baby! The boys find an antidote to turn him back.
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| 17 | "Thank you Fagin" | TBA | |
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The boys want to thank Fagin. They plan for him to meet the Queen. Thieves try to kidnap the Queen. Fagin and the boys rescue her. The Queen thanks Fagin.
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| 18 | "Disguise and Dolls" | TBA | |
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Termites infest Fagin's home. The boys buy a formula to get rid of them. Bill Sikes chases them, thinking it's gold. They disguise themselves as schoolgirls to hide.
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| 19 | "Good Sports" | TBA | |
| 20 | "A Trunk Full of Surprises" | TBA | |
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The boys see a rare blue elephant named Momo. They accidentally set Momo loose. Two hunters try to shoot the elephant. The boys save Momo and the princess.
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| 21 | "Get My Goat" | TBA | |
| 22 | "River Regata" | TBA | |
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Dodger's old school might close. The boys enter a boat race to win money. Bill Sikes also enters and tries to cheat. The boys try to win to save the school.
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| 23 | "Clowning Around" | TBA | |
| 24 | "Landing in London" | TBA | |
| 25 | "Snow on the Go" | TBA | |
| 26 | "Somewhere" | TBA | |
| 27 | "Loads 'O Toads" | TBA | |
| 28 | "Tsarina for a Day" | TBA | |
| 29 | "Pudding 'Em in Their Place" | TBA | |
| 30 | "The Not-so-great Train Robbery" | TBA | |
| 31 | "That's Snow Way to Spend the Day" | TBA | |
| 32 | "The Boys and the Bees" | TBA | |
| 33 | "Oliver's Other Mother" | TBA | |
| 34 | "River Raiders" | TBA | |
| 35 | "Undercover Brother" | TBA | |
| 36 | "The Little Lie" | TBA | |
| 37 | "Jerkyl and Snide" | TBA | |
| 38 | "King of a Dragon" | TBA | |
| 39 | "New Friend At the Fellowship" | TBA | |
| 40 | "Common Census" | TBA | |
| 41 | "My Fair Fagin" | TBA | |
| 42 | "The Long and The Short of It" | TBA | |
| 43 | "It Takes Two to Tangle" | TBA | |
| 44 | "The Trojan Cake" | TBA | |
| 45 | "Muddadh Knows Best" | TBA | |
| 46 | "You Can Go Home Again" | TBA | |
| 47 | "The Great London Scavenger Hunt" | TBA | |
| 48 | "Mystery Trail" | TBA | |
| 49 | "Annushka's Game" | TBA | |
| 50 | "Three Sides to Every Story" | TBA | |
| 51 | "Ski No Evil" | TBA | |
| 52 | "Major Magic" | TBA | |
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