The Adventures of Rupert Bear facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Adventures of Rupert Bear |
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| Narrated by | Judy Bennett |
| Theme music composer | Len Beadle and Ron Roker |
| Opening theme | "Rupert the Bear" sung by Jackie Lee, |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 156 |
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| Running time | 11 min. |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 28 October 1970 – 24 August 1977 |
The Adventures of Rupert Bear (also known as My Little Rupert in the US) was a popular television series that brought the famous character Rupert Bear to life! It was a live-action show, which means it used real sets and people, but the main characters were actually puppets. The series was created by a company called ATV in the United Kingdom. It first appeared on TV on October 28, 1970, and continued until August 24, 1977. In total, 156 episodes were made, each lasting about 11 minutes, across four different seasons.
Who is Rupert Bear?
Rupert Bear is a much-loved character from British children's stories. He was created by Mary Tourtel in 1920 for a newspaper comic strip. Rupert is a friendly bear who wears a red jumper, yellow checked trousers, and a matching scarf. He often goes on exciting adventures with his friends in the magical world of Nutwood.
What Was the Show About?
The television series followed Rupert Bear and his friends on many fun adventures. Each episode was a short story, often involving mysteries or new discoveries. The show used puppets to bring the characters to life, making it feel like a magical world. It was a gentle and imaginative show, perfect for young viewers.
Finding Lost Episodes
For a long time, many of the original episodes of The Adventures of Rupert Bear were thought to be lost. Out of 156 episodes, only a small number were known to still exist in their original color. This was sad news for fans who wanted to watch them again.
However, in 2017, something exciting happened! It was announced that all 156 original episodes had been found. This meant that fans could finally watch every single adventure Rupert had. The episodes were then released on DVD for everyone to enjoy.
