The Caribou Kitchen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Caribou Kitchen |
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| Written by | Andrew Brenner |
| Directed by | Guy Maddocks |
| Voices of | Kate Robbins |
| Narrated by | Kate Robbins |
| Composer(s) | Nicholas Paul |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Etta Saunders |
| Producer(s) | Simon Maddocks |
| Camera setup | Filmfex Services |
| Running time | 10 minutes per episode (approx.) |
| Production company(s) | Maddocks Cartoon Productions World Productions |
| Distributor | Scottish Television NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV Network (CITV) |
| Original release | 5 June 1995 – 1 January 1997 |
The Caribou Kitchen is a fun CITV animated TV show for children. It aired in the United Kingdom from 1995 to 1997. The series is all about a friendly caribou named Claudia. She runs her very own restaurant!
In Claudia's kitchen, many different animal friends come to eat. These include Mrs Panda, Caroline the Cow, Gerald the Giraffe, and Taffy the Tiger. The show also features the chef Abe the Anteater, and waiters Lisa the Lemur and Tom the Tortoise. Each episode was about ten minutes long. They were made to teach young viewers important lessons in a fun way.
Meet the Characters!
The show features a wonderful cast of animal characters. They all visit or work at Claudia's restaurant.
- Claudia the Caribou (the main character who owns the restaurant)
- Caroline the Cow
- Mrs Panda
- Taffy the Tiger
- Cyril the Squirrel
- Abe the Anteater (the talented cook)
- Lisa the Lemur (a helpful waitress)
- Kevin the Chameleon
- Tom the Tortoise (another waiter, sometimes a bit slow)
- Hector the Hippopotamus
- Godfrey the Goat
- Helen the Hamster
- Betty the Beaver
- Flora the Frog
- Sophie the Swallow
- Penelope the Porcupine
- Gerald the Giraffe
Episodes and Storylines
The Caribou Kitchen had a total of 52 episodes. Each one taught a simple lesson. The show aired in two main seasons during 1995.
Season 1 Highlights
The first season started in the summer of 1995. Episodes often focused on daily challenges in the restaurant. For example, in "Not Enough Cooks," Claudia had trouble because she didn't have enough staff. Mrs Panda tried to help, but it made things even more interesting! Another episode, "Timed Tables," showed Tom the Tortoise being slow with orders, while Lisa the Lemur was very quick. This taught about finding a balance.
Season 2 Adventures
The second season continued the fun in late 1995. These episodes also explored different themes. In "Fruit and Nuts," Cyril the Squirrel spent too much time telling jokes instead of helping out. This episode might have taught about focusing on tasks. The show often featured characters learning to work together or understand each other better.
