The Flumps facts for kids

The Flumps was a fun TV show for kids. It was created and written by Julie Holder. The BBC produced this show, and it was first shown in 1977. You could watch The Flumps on TV until 1988.

What Is The Flumps About?

This show was all about a family of furry, friendly characters called The Flumps! Each episode showed their different adventures. Julie Holder created and wrote all the stories. A person named Gay Soper told the stories as the narrator.

The show had a special theme song. It was played by George Chisholm on a musical instrument called the trombone.

In 1978, the BBC made a record with stories from the show. It was called The Flumps (REC 309). This record had four stories: "Keep Fit", "Balloons", "Moon Shot", and "Something Different". Gay Soper narrated and sang on the record. Later, in 2000, The Flumps was also released on DVD.

Meet the Flump Family!

The Flump family had several members. Each one was unique and had their own special interests. Here are the main characters you would see in the show:

• Grandpa Flump: He loved to play a special instrument called a Flumpet. It was like a trumpet!
• Father Flump: He was a very enthusiastic gardener. He enjoyed working in the garden.
• Mother Flump: You would often find her busy cooking delicious meals in the kitchen.
• Posie: She was a girl Flump.
• Perkin: He was a boy Flump.
• Pootle: This was the youngest Flump, a little toddler.

What Episodes Were There?

There were 13 episodes of The Flumps. Each episode told a different story about the family's adventures. Here is a list of all the episodes:

• "Secrets"
• "The Cloud"
• "The Magnet"
• "Get Your Skates On"
• "Moon Shot"
• "Balloons"
• "Keep Fit"
• "Something Different"
• "Lend A Hand"
• "Quiet Please"
• "Grandfather's Birthday"
• "What A Carrot"
• "Where's Grandfather?"