The Little Green Man facts for kids

The Little Green Man is a fun animated cartoon series from the United Kingdom. It's all about a boy named Sydney Keets who makes a very special friend: an alien! This show first aired in 1985 and was created by Matthew Smith.

The series is known for its friendly characters and exciting adventures. It was narrated by Jon Pertwee, who many people know as the Third Doctor from the famous TV show Doctor Who.

What is The Little Green Man About?

This cartoon follows the adventures of Sydney Keets and his alien pal, Greenie. Greenie comes from outer space and brings lots of new and exciting experiences to Sydney's life. Together, they explore the world and even travel beyond it.

The show teaches about friendship and discovering new things. Each episode is about 10 minutes long, making it a quick and fun watch.

Meet the Characters

The main characters in The Little Green Man are:

• Greenie: The friendly alien from outer space.
• Zoom Zoom: Another alien character who joins the adventures.
• Skeets: This is another name for the boy, Sydney Keets.

These characters go on many exciting journeys. They learn new things and help each other along the way.

Episode Adventures

There were 13 episodes in total for The Little Green Man. Eleven of these episodes were released on VHS tapes, which were popular ways to watch videos before streaming services.

Here are some of the exciting adventures they had:

• Volume 1 Episodes:
  • "The Visitor From Outer Space"
  • "There’s No Fun Like Snow Fun"
  • "Up, Up And Away"
  • "Greenie Thro' The Looking Glass"
  • "Help for the Duke"
• Volume 2 Episodes:
  • "Monkey Tricks"
  • "Skeets' Scarf"
  • "A Trip to the Circus"
  • "An Adventure in Space"
  • "A Fishy Tale"
  • "A Bicycle Made for Three"

These episodes took viewers on journeys from snowy fun to outer space. They also included trips to the circus and even a fishy tale!

Production and Broadcast

The Little Green Man was produced by Pentagon Motion Pictures and Central Independent Television. It was shown on the ITV channel in the United Kingdom. The show first aired on January 3, 1985, and the last episode was shown on March 28, 1985. It was a colourful animated series that brought joy to many young viewers.